One key to healthy living: I cannot extol the virtues of turmeric enough! The healing powers of this powerful herb have been proven by countless research. Of the 6000+ studies referencing curcumin, the active ingredient in turmeric. What is most interesting finding is that when turmeric is compared to conventional medicine its benefits equal that of many pharmaceutical medications. In fact, a number of studies have even reported that using turmeric can be more … [Read more...]
Weight loss tip: Why I am not losing weight
Weight loss tip: The hidden cause of unexplained weight gain may be poor liver function Here is an important weight loss tip that I discovered. I have been working for over 15 years coaching people to lose weight and keep it off. I follow what I teach and never gain weight. Then suddenly a few extra pounds started to come on that I could not lose. That is when I discovered this. There is a hidden often unrecognized reason people do not lose weight. It has to do with an … [Read more...]
Breaking the sugar habit
Breaking the sugar habit has everything to do with getting in touch with your feelings. I can’t emphasize enough how many people tell me that their real problem with food is about feelings and using food to fill a need it cannot fill. A big one is comfort. The usual food of choice for this need is sugar and starchy food which is also of course highly addictive. The two things go together. That is why the real goal is to learn how to unblock your feelings, identity your needs and find a way to … [Read more...]
The psychology of weight loss
There is a psychology to weight loss, eating and food. It's called your weight/health story. If you have an emotional relationship with food and eating you need to change your story. Take the Emotional Eating Assessment to find out more. Research shows the first step you need to successfully change, lose weight AND keep it off, is to identify and change your (weight) story. Stories are how patterns and behaviors are wired into the brain. We all know how to lose weight, go on a diet… … [Read more...]
Avoid Holiday Weight Gain
Avoid Holiday Weight Gain and Still Be Merry Tis the season for overeating… are you ready to gain some weight? Here we go, the holiday dinners, office parties and celebrations with family are coming!! All that holiday cheer and good will piled high in the form of mashed potatoes, gingerbread cookies and your favorite sugary, fattening foods is about the get under way. But how do you avoid holiday weight gain. How are you going to enjoy the holidays without losing your … [Read more...]