The Skinnythick Six: 6 Ways to Combat Depression
Depression is a natural part of life. We are happy and we get sad sometimes. However, sadness can lead to self-destructive behavior, including gorging on food which is not healthy for you. When you are depressed, it is good to identify this feeling and to work consciously to move to a better mind set. It has been said that no one can make us happy. Happiness comes from within. Here are some ideas to help you to overcome your sadness: 1. Ask Yourself Why? Meditate and con
<Sigh> Let's Talk about Depression
Winter months, especially the time following the holidays, are known to be a season for depression for many people. Depression affects our ability to focus on weight loss as we try to replace the sad feelings with things that make us feel better. For those of us who have weight issues, food is one of those things that make you overeat. Developing skills to cope with depression are important for health and for weight loss. This week I ran into problems as I struggled with d
Can I get a Witness? Amen!
We can fool some of the people some of the time…and we can fool all of the people some of the time, but we can NEVER fool ourselves when it comes to our health! We know when we are on track with our healthy eating routine and we know when we are off track. But although we know the truth, we sometimes ignore this truth or, even worse, have a distorted view of that truth. I have had the most success in weight loss when I have kept a journal. In fact, I have kept two journals
Dig In and Dig Deep
About this time, people begin to waiver on the weight loss/healthy lifestyle programs that they started at the beginning of the year. After a month, they lose interest, they lose momentum or they lose inspiration for the weight loss. This is the time that you need to kick it into the next gear and “double down” on your healthy life commitment. Skinnythick is based upon three pillars of success. We aspire to change our poor lifestyle choices for a healthy lifestyle choice.
The Skinnythick Six: 6 Reasons to Recommit to a Journey to Better Health
A journey to better health is time consuming and can wear on your emotions. In order to succeed, you have to be willing to change things around and figure out how to recommit yourself in new ways to the same process…fewer calories consumed than used up in a typical day. This process requires you to focus on the three pillars of Skinnythick success: Attitude; Nutrition; and Fitness Here are SKINNYTHICKSIX on RECOMMITTMENT TO A JOURNEY TO BETTER HEALTH! 1. Track Your Nutritio
Uncomfortable Comfort Foods?
What happens when comfort food makes us uncomfortable? Winter months are known for holidays, rich foods and sedentary lifestyles. During some holidays, people eat to such extreme that they make themselves uncomfortable through their excess. On my healthy lifestyle journey, I find this time of year to be the most difficult to navigate. I love the stews, the large meals and the gathering of family and friends in celebration – times which are often marked with food. So, what
The Skinnythick Six: 6 Reasons to Excercise
Exercise is part of a strategy for overall healthy lifestyle. Even modest exercise can have great benefits to you and help to increase your rate of weight loss if you are on a diet. If you like to eat, a vigorous exercise routine will allow you to eat larger servings of the foods that you crave (although that might not be the best use of your calories). Exercise can also extend your life by strengthening your core, muscles and reinforcing your bone support. In addition to
So the cycle begins...again.
To paraphrase, these are the times that try our souls… So, we are two weeks into our resolutions to live better lives. New year, new you, right? But the problem is that we are ready to go back to the old ways…or worse yet, we have not even started on our journey to better health… And so the cycle begins. You know what I’m talking about. The cycle that says that we are “never” going to make it because we are “[insert your personal criticism here…]” Self-doubt and criticism
Fitness Challenge
It had to happen sooner or later. I have to focus on the fitness “pillar” of the Skinnythick program! Remember that our philosophy at Skinnythick is that successful weight loss is based upon three pillars: attitude, nutrition and fitness. Fitness is sometimes the toughest pillar to attempt, manage and eventually conquer. For some of us, the fitness challenge requires that we be willing to meet aches and pains and work through them. For some of us, the fitness challenge req
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