Food noise can create a vicious cycle that affects you emotionally and physically. I worry about what to eat, then get stressed about making the right choices, don’t think clearly about what I eat, eat something that causes inflammation and bloating, and the cycle begins again. I’ve tried several strategies to beat this cycle: psychotherapy, working with various … [Read more...] about Food Noise – My Love/Hate Relationship with Food
Mindset
Breaking Free from a Lifetime of Weight Struggles
I’ve struggled with my weight for most of my life. From around the time I was ten years old, I was chubby, fat, or obese, depending on who you were talking to. It hung over me, stealing joy from otherwise joyful moments. I have very few pictures of me with my children throughout their childhood. The lead-up to every event felt like torture, with worry over what to wear and … [Read more...] about Breaking Free from a Lifetime of Weight Struggles
OMG, I felt so Stupid! (How I came to be at a crossroads.)
OMG, I felt so STUPID! If you know me, I’m usually the one with all the answers, but in yesterday’s mastermind group, I felt like I had no answers. I’m not used to that, and so many things went through my mind: - I need to get out of here! - This group isn’t for me. - I’m not ready. - I’m not good/intelligent/confident enough. I had that tight, … [Read more...] about OMG, I felt so Stupid! (How I came to be at a crossroads.)