How to Stop the Spiral of Negative Thinking

Negative thoughts don’t just sting. They block action.

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Why Self-Talk is the Key to Sustainable Weight Loss

Ever have one of those weekends where the plan just didn’t happen? You didn’t prep your meals. You skipped journaling. You indulged a bit more than you planned.

Here’s the kicker: You’re human.

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Happy Mindful Monday, readers! Today, I want to share a personal story about my own transformative journey with mindful eating and how it has positively impacted my life. Join me as we explore the power of mindful eating and discover its potential to...

Embrace the Chaos: Finding Humor in Overwhelm

Let’s face it, life can sometimes feel like you’re juggling flaming torches while riding a unicycle. Overwhelming emotions are part of the human experience, and while they can be daunting, they also b...

Making a food plan can bring up a lot of opportunity to look at our old diet thinking. 

When we make a protocol for the day we can come from a place of restraint or restriction.

Here is how I see the difference: 

Restraint = “I will limit my ch...

You start with your goal:  Lose Weight 

Then you do a bunch of things.  Maybe even all the things.  New foods.  New exercise.  New plan.  New vigor in starting an old plan. 

Whatever the things – maybe it lasts a few days or a week but someho...

It doesn’t always seem like the best use of time to make a plan. 

I have used the “I don’t have time” excuse more than anyone – so I know all about it. 

But then I heard someone make a comparison that stuck with me. 

If you say you don’t ...

How to do more by doing less ….

Back to School for me is time to focus on MOMMY!  (Once I break through the chaos of a new routine and get everything on the calendar)

One of the best things about back to school (once we figure out how to get ...

If you don’t know, COVID has surged here in Louisiana.  As a full time doctor working in a hospital, I’ve been seeing the overwhelm everywhere I look.  So, last week I took the week off of everything except work and family.  I have been watching all ...

How to enjoy ice cream even if you want to lose weight

I love to plan my food.  This includes ALL the food.  This includes my food that I enjoy for fuel and this includes my food that I enjoy for fun.

See, I dropped all that “good” food / “bad”...