Weight loss has long been associated with the physical aspect of shedding pounds, counting calories, and hitting the gym. However, it's time to recognize that the journey towards a healthier weight is much more profound. It encompasses our emotions, mindset,...
Category: Mind Body
Body Freedom Principle #5 – Flexibility & Long Term Success
I have so many clients who come to me so tired and spent from obsessing about food and their weight. They feel like no matter what, they have to keep this rigid plan and fear that any little indulgence will...
Body Freedom Principle #4 – Course Correction
Life isn’t about depriving yourself. Healthy living is all about BALANCE!! It’s about knowing you can indulge, enjoy the moments in your life, have a glass of wine… and it won’t be a detrimental setback in your overall healthy lifestyle. ...
Compassionate Curiosity to Rewire Cravings
It is inevitable that there will be temporary setbacks when people are trying to lose weight. These setbacks can be a temporary hiccup along the way to reaching the final goal or these setbacks can completely derail a person's progress....
Weight Loss Milestones You Need to Celebrate
Nearly half of the worldwide population is trying to lose weight. If you're one of them, it's important to do it right and celebrate your achievements along the way. These achievements go way beyond just a number on the scale. ...
Tug of War of Motivation: Push of the “Pain” or Pull of your “Purpose”
Our mindset is our most powerful tool in our toolkit that can support us towards our goals or it can be our most powerful saboteur. This can apply to all areas of life and I certainly see this make such...
Don’t Shoot the 2nd Arrow – Shifting Internal Mindset
This metaphor is a very powerful one especially at this time of year when our inner critical voice is very yappy. I was recently listening to a podcast and the topic was about mindset and how to reprogram our mindset...
What If Less Is More To Be Fitter, Stronger & Slimmer
I have been in health care a few decades now and often the mindset that has been promoted is that if something is good for you then doing more of it is even better. Makes sense??? What if Less is...
Is Your Monkey Brain Or Empire Brain Making Your Decisions?
I was recently on a webinar and heard a great description about the different areas of the brain and how our behaviours will be ruled by the part of our brain that is engaged and making the final decision. In...
Do I Really Need an Accountability Buddy?
Losing weight is incredibly difficult to do on your own, especially at first. Getting past the three-month hump and making a real habit out of staying healthy might require a little help. We’re going to talk about the idea of...