Why Diets Don’t Work: Reason #5

Reason #5:  There are more factors involved in your happiness and health than just the physical aspect. One of the things we really disliked back in our dieting days was the way those diets made us feel. In a nutshell – like lab rats. They dictated when we could eat, what we could eat, andContinue reading “Why Diets Don’t Work: Reason #5”

How To Make It Through The Thanksgiving Feast – Unscathed

Do the holidays stress you out in the area of eating? Do you feel panic set in with Thanksgiving just around the corner? If that describes you, take a deep breath, relax, and imagine making it through the holidays relaxed and calm, thankful for the many blessings you have been given rather than being focusedContinue reading “How To Make It Through The Thanksgiving Feast – Unscathed”

This Incredible Thing Called Peace

I was walking down the aisles of my grocery store today just minding my own business.  My thoughts were on the next errands I had to run, trying to estimate the time it would take for each and determine if I would be able to complete them before my 1:00 p.m. appointment. As I pushedContinue reading “This Incredible Thing Called Peace”

Lara’s Story

As Robynn said, we all have a different story which is compiled of dreams, hopes and fears. Each of us is unique, making every individual like no other…which brings you to my story… I don’t remember how much I weighed back in late elementary school, but the way my body felt and looked is stillContinue reading “Lara’s Story”

This is My Story . . .

We all have a story that defines who we are. In this story are woven the threads of our dreams, hopes, fears, disappointments, circumstances, and our past – uniquely making us a one-of-a-kind masterpiece. Part of my story includes my struggle with food beginning in high school.  I vividly remember weighing in at 98 lbs.Continue reading “This is My Story . . .”

Eat What You Want

Already lost moTivAtioN with your weight loss/get healthy resolution for 2013?  Well Robynn and I talk about weight loss a lot and we came across something this week that lines up exactly our philosophy, so I had to share!  Check out this short and informative video by Bobby Flay: Bobby Flay Fit I don’t believe inContinue reading “Eat What You Want”

Are You Focused?

Have you stayed focused on the goals you set for yourself to accomplish before the summer months hit?  Are there areas you need to target as the weather warms up and the BBQ’s get grilling?  I think we all start out with great intentions to succeed, but somehow LiFe just gets in the way ofContinue reading “Are You Focused?”

Weight Loss: What Works For You?

It’s that time of year…people start panicking about losing weight before they hit the beach.  With the swimsuit season quickly approaching, what works best for you to KiCk those last few pounds? I’ve been debating this answer all week.  Is it going through the cupboards and throwing out all of the junk food?  Is itContinue reading “Weight Loss: What Works For You?”

Put On Your Big Girl Panties And Deal With It

Growing up I was extremely lucky as far as my weight was concerned.  I was able to eat whatever I wanted and whenever I wanted and never gained a pound.  I didn’t worry about my clothes fitting and I didn’t think twice about wearing a bikini to the beach. By age 25 I got married,Continue reading “Put On Your Big Girl Panties And Deal With It”

Stop Staring at Me!

Are you ever trying to break a bad habit, but the hAbit is always staring you down?  I was having this issue over the weekend with a red velvet cake.  Although I knew there were a tremendous number of calories in every slice and how sluggish it made me feel AFTER I ate it…I still wantedContinue reading “Stop Staring at Me!”