One of the things I love about leading classes is seeing the relationships that develop between women there. After a recent class, one participant asked me to forward this note of encouragement to another. I thought it was so helpful, I asked both their permission to share it here. If you’re unsure, reluctant, or downright … Read more
Early in my journey, when I was wrestling with God about surrendering my food desires, I remember journaling about how I just didn’t want to give up the pleasure of bread and butter! I mean, I really, really didn’t want to give it up! I was resisting constraints, resisting boundaries. I wanted my freedom! The … Read more
Setting your own boundaries will include various factors, but chief among those should be whether or not the food is good for your unique health situation. These questions can help you determine which foods are good for you, and which aren’t. If cravings are a big problem for you, start with: Is this food addictive … Read more
Scenario 1: You’re on a diet. You walk into Thanksgiving dinner or a Superbowl party swearing you’re going to stick to your rules. (Does this sound familiar?) But the food — it all looks so good! And everyone else is eating everything, and you don’t want to feel left out, or be rude, so just … Read more
Where do you want to go, exactly? Have you ever thought about that, in regards to your weight-loss or get-healthy journey? Most of us — myself included — start out saying, “I want to lose __ pounds.” Or maybe we’re more vague: “I need to eat better.” But is that really the best way to … Read more