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Eat up! But this year, feed yourself in a unique way. Instead of piling your plate full and getting seconds, feed the mental and emotional “you.” Skip, or indulge only moderately, in the heavy calorie-laden treats. Instead of going overboard on these indulgences, focus on your own well-being, focus on become more F.I.T.

F- Find: Find time for yourself during the holiday season. The winter season encourages reflection and rest. Find activities to nurture a healthy lifestyle and hel… Continue

The mind's first step to self-awareness must be through the body.
George Sheehan


To Lose Weight, Turn On Your Radar

How I eat determines how much I eat far more than I would like to admit. That’s why I try to avoid—sometimes successfully, sometimes not—what I refer to as “beneath the radar” eating.

Unless I pay attention, this type of eating won’t show up in my daily food journal. Examples include enjoying a bite or two of whatever I am cooking while standing at the kitchen counter, nibbling… Continue

Staying fit is part of my life’s work. When I stepped on the bathroom scale seven years ago, the scale broke. In that instant, I decided to break away from the habits that were keeping me sick, tired and overweight.

Over the next six months, I lost 62 pounds of fat. Just as importantly, I lost the chains that kept me from moving toward my dreams. I’ve learned a great deal about myself during my seven-year adventure (or perhaps I should say inventure). Here are 9 truths I know for sure:

1. Diet… Continue

I became an accidental expert on how not to lose weight through trying and failing for forty years. When I finally figured out what worked, I lost 62 pounds and the chains that were holding me down.

If you're struggling with weight loss, consider harnessing the positive power of negative thinking. Read my article on this topic in the Huffington Post. Be sure to let me know what you think.

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