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Taming the Mental Chatter: Overcoming Food Fixation and Weight Loss Fears

Have you ever found yourself obsessing over what's for lunch while you're still eating breakfast?  Or maybe you're constantly negotiating with your inner voice asking, “Am I hungry? I’m not sure. Even if I’m not hungry, and WANT something….” and those thoughts in your head just won't give you a break? 
 
And that’s just the mental chatter. There’s also FEAR. 
Fear of hunger. So many of us are afraid to feel hungry - for valid reasons! 
And there’s the more subtle but persistent fears about 
What if I never lose weight? 
What if I try and fail, again. 
What if I DO lose weight and start attracting unwanted attention? 
What if I gain the weight back?
 
Why do we let our minds run wild with food and fear thoughts, turning them into a never-ending mental marathon?
 
Let’s talk about mental chatter. 
Why it’s so normal and it’s not your fault that your brain ruminates on these thoughts. 
We'll explore how to turn down the volume in your brain and make those food thoughts no big deal.
 
But here's the real puzzler: 
What if fear wasn't something to dread? 
 
What if it was more like a friendly, albeit quirky, companion on your weight loss journey? In this episode, and show you how fear can become your ally, not your adversary.
 
Ready to unravel the mystery of why we're so afraid of fear itself and how we can turn it into an ally? 
Aw yeah! Let’s get to it!
 
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Handling the Holidays Pt 2: November

Have you ever approached the holiday season with a mixed feeling - sort of a mix of “Yay the holidays!” and “Ugh, the holidays.” 
 
It’s November and it’s part 2 of our 3 part series on handling the holidays. 
 
Today we’re addressing Thanksgiving specifically and looking at All. The. Things that comes with it - both from the emotional angle as well as tactically from the food angle. 
 
Thanksgiving doesn’t have to be a minefield if you go into it with some intention and compassion. 
 
Feeling ready to embrace the holiday season? 
Aw yeah, let’s go! 
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How Your Brain is Like Google and How To Use It For Weight Loss

Have you ever been caught in that cycle of self-doubt, worrying about what other people think and thinking that, “Maybe people don’t like me.”
Or doubting if those extra pounds will ever come off.
Or if you DO lose weight, then you worry if you’ll be able to keep it off. 
 
Does it ever feel like your brain is working against you and your goals? 
 
You’re not alone. 
And you’re not crazy. 
 
Today we’re going to talk about:
Why we're wired to think negatively about our weight loss goals
The science behind the psychological underpinnings of your doubts and fears.
And how your thoughts are like the keywords in your very own Google search bar of your brain. It's like the trusty search engine ready to serve up results that your thoughts tell it to look for. 
Intrigued to know more about  how you can program your thoughts intentionally and return the mental search results that you WANT to get?
 
Well, grab your mental toolkit, because we're about to dive deep into the brain’s Search Engine Optimization secrets that'll start steering you toward your desired destination, one thought at a time. .
 
Ready to get to it? Let’s go!
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A Surprising Solution To Emotional Eating

Have you ever found yourself in the kitchen, staring into the depths of your fridge after a tough day? 
Or maybe you find yourself in front of the pantry, eyeing those cookies or crackers having a 'shouldn't-but-totally-will' moment?  
Or you’re sitting on the couch staring in disbelief at the bottom of a chip bag, or a tub of ice cream….And the kicker is, you don't even remember a super conscious decision to go on this snack adventure? I know I’ve been there. 
Why, oh why, does it feel like our brain takes a vacation in these moments? It's like our brain goes on a spontaneous holiday, leaving us with a guilty pleasure snack in the moment, that simply leaves us with just plain guilt later. 
Ever wondered why that happens? 
And even more importantly, what to DO about it?
Well, today, we're about to unravel the mysteries of your mind and body. We'll explore 
why we turn to food when things go wrong, 
why your brain does its little Houdini act, 
How It’s not your fault
And we’ll discuss how the solution is not about your thoughts at all. 
So, are you ready to ditch the snack-time amnesia and unpack some emotions? we're diving deep into the pantry of your mind to find those answers.
Ready to get after it? Aw yeah!
 
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Mini Episode: What Could You Do In 8 Weeks?

Tomorrow is November 1st. That means there's only about 8 weeks left in the year. 
 
What small change could you make and do it imperfectly yet consistently that could make a difference for you?
Don't wait till the holidays are over. 
Now is the time. 
Small changes lead to lasting weight loss. 
What's a small thing you can do in these last few weeks of the year to make a lasting impact on your weight loss journey? 
Don't wait. 
Your future self is counting on you. 
 
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Handling the Holidays Pt 1: October

Have you ever felt Halloween looming on the calendar and on the one hand you’re like “Yay! I love the holiday season!” And on the other hand you’re thinking, “Ugh. I always gain weight this time of year.”
 
In this episode we are starting the first of a 3 part series on handling the holidays. One for October, one for Nov and one for Dec. 
 
The holidays are a special time of year - both in our lives and in our weight loss journey. Over the course of this 3 parts series, We’re gonna address everything from your mindset, to the emotional aspect of this time of year, to handling family sssstuff, and of course practical tips and hacks to help you plan. 
 
Are you feeling all set to seize the seasonal celebrations?"
 
Aw yeah! 
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What To Do When You’re Getting All Up In Your Head

Have you ever had a time when you were worried about something, continually stressing over it?
Your ruminating thoughts create anxiety and pretty soon you’re waking up in the night and your brain instantly goes to this thing you’re thinking about.
And by the time it’s afternoon or after dinner you’re so worn out from worrying over this thing or the anxiety has accumulated that you just need cookies to escape for a minute. 
 
We’ve all been there. 
Today we’re talking about the stories we tell ourselves and how we can create extra anxiety and stress for ourselves with our thoughts. 
We’ll also talk about 3 questions you can ask yourself to get clear on your story and help diffuse some of that pain or anxiety your thoughts have been creating for you. 
 
Ready to dive into the pages of your story? Let go!
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Breaking Free from Scale Anxiety

Have you ever had a day when you step up to the scale and think “I think Ishould see a good number today. I’ve been drinking my water, sticking to my plan…yeah, this’ll be good.”
Or maybe even you feel like stepping up the scale is like stepping up to a roulette wheel and there’s no predicting where it’ll land, but you’re crossing your fingers. 
But then the scale spits out its number and you’re like “Eh? Whaa???” It’s not a number you wanted. And now that number is in your head ALL DAY. Ugh. 
Today we’re talking about the scale. 
How to turn down the temperature on what we make that number mean and what to focus on instead. 
Ready? Let’s get to it!
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3 Keys to Turning the Negative Thought Storm Around

Have you ever had a day where you wake up, maybe it’s like 3:27am.
You really could go back to sleep. You really WANT to go back to sleep. But your brain is suddenly AWAKE.
Your thoughts are online and they’re LOUD.
Did I file that report properly at work? Oh shoot I have to remember that tomorrow is picture day for the kids at school. And I’m supposed to bring snacks to Thursday’s game? I hate it when it’s my turn to bring snacks because I never have time to do the homemade thing like the other moms do. I just buy chips and fruit drinks. Yes I’m the mom poisoning your child with chemicals when other moms bring fresh cut oranges and vitamin water. Ugh.  What are we doing for Thanksgiving this year? I know we’ll need to include my sister in law but she drives me crazy. And blah blah blah blah. 
 
And that’s just your to-do list. We didn’t even get started about the voice in your head that has opinions about yourself.
Why did I eat all that this weekend? I can never stick to a plan. I’ve ruined all my progress. I feel like such a failure. My husband is never going to think I’m attractive again.
And so on. 
 
Today we’re talking about our thoughts.
Why they are the way they
are and what to do about them.
Ready to delve into the nooks and crannies of your mind?
Aw yeah, let’s go! 
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How to Overcome Perfectionist Expectations

Have you ever set a goal for yourself that feels reasonable - like maybe it's to plan your meals for the week or walk on the treadmill for 30 min a day - and you’re like, “That’s not too much to ask. I should be able to get this done.”
Then the week rolls around.
Maybe you got on the treadmill on day 1 & 2 but by day 3 something got in the way.
Or you plans your meals for the week and by Tuesday you’re thinking “I have no interest in eating that.”
And when you can’t meet your goal (that felt like you SHOULD be able to do) you feel like a failure and you ask yourself something like “Why can’t I just do this simple thing? What is wrong with me!?!?!” 
And you give up and head for the ice cream.
Today we’re talking about:
the expectations we set for ourselves
and how we accidentally set ourselves up for failure with some sneaky perfectionist thinking
and how to get around that with a simple tool that allows you to be imperfect and still make progress.
Ready to get after it?
Let’s go! 
 
Learn more!
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You Are A Miracle book
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