How To Stop The Gobble Before You Pack On The Pounds
You need a holiday eating strategy. Just think for a minute. Thanksgiving and Christmas both signal food, glorious food to us all. But, that doesn’t mean we can’t be strategic about our holiday eating. We all know the consequences of all that indulgence. Packing on the pounds. Strategic holiday eating curbs appetite and shame Just […]
6 Ways To Overcome Sober Weight Gain
Sober weight gain was a shock to me. When I got sober, the last thing I expected was gaining a load of weight and insatiable food cravings. If that was advertised as a side effect of sobriety, some of us may not sign up. But the reality is that sober weight gain and hunger for […]
Coach’s Corner: Creating a Routine
How many times have you promised yourself that you’d start a new routine, only to find yourself back to your old ways a few months later? You sincerely wanted to make the change; you put in the effort; but it didn’t stick. You probably had big dreams for yourself, but those faded away as you […]
Coach’s Corner: Don’t Give Up/Staying Inspired
Have you ever started something and felt like you wanted to quit? Of course you have. We all have. What can you do when you don’t feel motivated? I bet you think I’m going to say “do it anyway.” Nope. Maybe you can force yourself to take action in that one circumstance, but that […]
Covid-19 Isn’t The End Of The World We Will Recover
Covid-19 is one of many scourges and diseases humans have faced. Each disease teaches us new lessons. What are we learning now? Covid-19 isn’t the end of the world, but it is the end of life as we knew it. Call me horrid and mean, but as a recovery advocate I have to point out […]
Food Recovery To Feel Good And Lose Weight
Food recovery turns out to be as important as sobriety. After two years of sobriety, I found myself 150 pounds overweight and miserable. I wasn’t eating to recover. I was eating the way I used to use substances. I’ve had food issues all my life. Now, without my trusted drugs of choice to ease my […]