Habit Change With Baby Steps

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Habit Change With Baby Steps

Habit change can be frustrating, especially around weight loss. When we’ve done the same thing over and over it forms a strong mental and behavioral groove that can be hard to break out of. The more we do it, the more engrained it gets. So, how can we take this deep groove and turn it around?

We formed the groove by doing the same thing over and over. Therefore we can start a new habit and form a new groove. By doing this new behavior over and over, it gets more and more entrenched in the mind.  We start by doing it once. The next day we repeat this small step. Every day we repeat Eventually we can do it without thinking about it. Read more

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Fear of No Food?

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Fear of no food?

Do you have a fear of no food? Are you afraid to skip a meal or snack? If so, this is very common. Many people think they will get too hungry, but often the roots of this fear are emotional. Why might you fear going a little while without food? There are different reasons. Here […]

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4 Reasons Why Habits Are Hard To Change

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Why habits are hard to change.

Habits are hard to change. . That’s because under the surface there are lots of dynamics going on that we’re unaware of. It’s like seeing the tip of the iceberg but having no awareness of what’s going on underwater.

This challenge is true of habits that keep us from losing weight/eating healthier as well as all kinds of other habits. So as you read it, keep in mind that you can apply it to anything in your life.

Here are some reasons why old habits present such a challenge. What’s one  reason that applies to you? Read more

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5 Steps To Easier Weight Loss

Easier Weight Loss

Have your New Year’s promises to yourself gone awry, preventing easier weight loss? Wondering why?

This often happens because people overpromise on their goals. These big resolves are not realistic, so they’re bound to lead to disappointment and failure. Read more

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8 Reasons for Weight Loss Sabotage

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Weight Loss Sabotage

People often sabotage themselves when they start to lose weight, and then the weight comes back. Does this describe you? If so, you probably feel frustrated and discouraged, and wonder if it’s even possible for you to lose weight and keep it off.

Rather than focus on the failure to lose weight and keep it off, let’s focus on the reasons why you self-sabotage Here are some of the common ones. Read more

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All About Apples

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Use your apples in a pie.

Remember the old expression, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” There’s a lot of truth to this when you look at the health benefits of apples.

Benefits of Apples

According to the Cleveland Heart Clinic  apples stabilize blood sugar, lower cholesterol levels, reduce blood pressure, and helps reduce inflammation. They are high in antioxidants, fiber (so they help you feel fuller longer), and water (therefore good for a hydrating snack). Read more

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How To Cook Winter Squash

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How To Cook Winter Squash

It’s fall and winter squashes are abundant everywhere – at the Farmer’s Markets, grocery stores, health food stores, and outdoor produce stands. They are tasty, filling, nutritious, and easy to prepare.

Here are some of the more prominent winer squashes that I get regularly, and some ideas for how to prepare them. In addition to the ideas below, you can bake any of the winter squashes whole and then use the squash for whatever dish you are making. Or, bake and cut up and eat as is. Pieces can be seasoned with a little salt and cinnamon, drizzled with melted butter and a sprinkle of coconut sugar, or anything else that appeals to you. Bake the squash whole at 425 degrees in a lightly oiled pan or on a cookie/pizza sheet. Bake 1-1 ½ hours or until tender when a knife is inserted. Read more

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The Power of Relationships in Weight Loss

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The Power of Relationships in Weight Loss

Are relationships an important part of your life? If so, then you probably give much importance to family and friends, the comfort of being with loved ones, the energy you get from being with others, the sense of community you feel with people you care about, and the gap that is left when you feel isolated from others (i.e. Covid).

If this is true for you, it might also impact your ability/inability to lose weight.

The Downside of Relationship Needs

While love and connection have many positives for your life, the area of weight loss and healthy eating may not be one of them. When with family and friends, people often eat way differently than when home in one’s usual routine. It’s a signal for party time – eating all the fun foods you have in common which easily put on the pounds. It is also often a signal for more than usual drinking. Read more

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6 Steps to Manifest Your Dreams

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How to Manifest Your Dreams

We all have hopes and dreams that may or may not manifest in life. Some people seem to have great success in getting their dreams to come true, while for others dreams remain dreams. What’s the difference between one person and the next, and how can you make your dreams come true?

First of all, what exactly is manifestation? Simply put, it means bringing what you desire into being in the physical realm. This is largely done through beliefs plus actions that support those beliefs.

Here are some steps you can take to manifest what you want. It is often useful to start with a simple goal, understand how it works, and then apply it to something a little more difficult or complicated. Read more

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Eat Your Greens!

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Eat Your Greens!

If you’re like my husband and me, you just can’t live without eating leafy greens. But if you’re not like this, please read on to see why they are so important to us.

A good portion of our veggie garden is taken up with leafy greens. The picture in this blog is from our garden. We grow all varieties of kale, collards, Swiss Chard, and a few kinds of Asian greens like senposai. We cook them almost every day of the week and they are the first thing we go for when we’ve been traveling and need to rebalance our systems. Read more

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