Here’s what motivation is NOT… Pictures of ripped women. Negative self-talk. Learning more diets and searching for more meal plans. Motivation comes from DOING. Not from wanting, pondering, reading, and searching out stories. You have to DO THINGS to get motivated. I broke it down into three steps for you: Do something now. Stay out […]
Weight Loss Starts Friday Night
I’ve always had to watch my weekends. While losing and keeping 100 pounds off I would say weekends are by far the toughest. And, knowing it’s tough is what makes me SUCCESSFUL. I don’t fear tough. I accept tough knowing it gives me a way to make a plan. It’s so easy to get into […]
How Motivation Fuels Your Diet Willpower
“Maybe if I hire a trainer it will FORCE me to lose weight.” Have you ever said that? I have for sure. Back in the day I always thought losing weight would take something outside of me to FORCE me into losing weight. Let me tell a little about why it doesn’t work and what […]
It Will Never Be the Same
This topic came up in my private member site this week and it is so true. A dear friend and coaching client said these wise words to someone comparing herself to when she lost her first 50lbs. “There will never again be a time like the first time you lost the 50lbs; your life is […]
3 Questions You Should Ask Yourself If You Fall Off the Wagon
I have a client who really internalizes her weight loss struggles. She likes to exercise but just hasn’t been able to turn the switch completely on believing she CAN CHANGE her old habits with food, body image and self-talk. I noticed she was unusually quiet in our forums and I sent her a personal email. My […]