Personal Stories

Clients often hesitate for weeks prior to joining the Healthy Weights program. Their fear is that they will be saying 'good bye' to a an old friend.

But, it is not about saying good bye to food or your relationship with food. It is about changing the relationship to a healthier one. A relationship where food does not hold the upper hand and does not have a grip on you and your emotions.... Read more...

  According to Fox Broadcasting the new television series More To Love, is inspirational. Many of my clients beg to differ.... Read more...

In many respects, the term weight loss goes hand and hand with body image. I would certainly argue that body image is the greatest driver of diet behavior.

But your body image and your body’s image are not likely in tune.

As I pointed out previously, people misperceive their size and shape. This is demonstrated by using diagrams like the one on the right.

This miscalculation and unhappiness with your body has consequences that you may be all too familiar with.

The following is a story from Rachel. If you can relate (and I think you can), share some words of encouragement or your personal story in the comment section below.... Read more...

One cannot overestimate the power of their thoughts. Thoughts are the constant inner dialogue that affects everything you do. One cannot feel miserable while projecting happiness; at least not for long. The same goes for projecting success, while expecting failure.

You must embrace your thoughts and like any bad habit, practice change.

Sharon shared the following with me last week. Can you relate? If so he and I would like to hear from you.... Read more...

3 Key Ingredients for a Healthy Weight: Eat well, be active and feel good about yourself. I have said time and time again that the first two items above hinge on the third. But feeling good about yourself while on a journey marred with guilt, resentment and constant judgement is not easy. I'm hoping that Jackie's story can help you out. Jackie:

I think I am doing okay on this journey. Earlier in the week, I thought I was terrible, then I read the Healthy Weights members stories and I was inspired. I realized that all I can do is take it gently each day. The key word is GENTLY. I am much kinder to myself in my thoughts, I find myself encouraging myself more and I am not near as self-judgement as I was. So maybe I don't eat the exact amount of food groups I should each day. And at times I don't get my walks in - but it is all okay. Gently, I remind myself that I can do other activity and I find myself embracing the day, bouncing back quicker from stumbles (mind and body) and loving myself much more than when I began this journey two months ago. The weight isn't coming off my body as quickly as I hoped but my heart is definitely much lighter.

What are your strategies for feeling good about your food, mood and fitness journey? Share them below. Are you a subscriber? Don't forget to print your Ultimate Calorie, Carb and Fat Guide using the link below. Not a subscriber? Subscribe in seconds and get your free guide.

"The most successful people are those who are good at Plan B." - J Yorke

Expanding  your interpretation of what you consider 'success' can keep you active, eating well and most importantly feeling good about your progress... even on a less than perfect day.

Do you have a solid plan B? Rachel, after joining the Healthy Weights Clinic does...

Rachel,... Read more...

True anger at the bath room scale tends to come from those who are doing everything right. Eating well, staying active and even writing down their food and fitness patterns.

Even with evidence in hand, a wrong way swing on the scale can derail even the most focused of my clients.

I'd like to point out that hopping mad is often synonymous with deflating motivation, relapse and even collapse.... Read more...

After a challenging holiday season filled with mixed emotions, Renee, a single mother shared this story  during one of our weekly sessions.  

Renee:... Read more...