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When I lost the last of my 160 pounds, I liked to say, “I danced it off.”  It’s true!  I had enrolled in a hospital program for overweight people, a behavior modification technique oriented class.  Part of it was a little class with a great teacher named Joan. The class was great, only about 5…

Here’s a very powerful technique: it’s about connecting with and praising God, and thinking of Him with everything you do and eat. It’s simple – just keep God in mind.  When you wake up in the morning, your first thought or spoken word could be, “good morning, God, thank you!”  Before you brush your teeth…

Confide your problems and worries to a clergy member or trusted friend.  You’ve probably heard the adage, “it’s not just what you’re eating, it’s what’s eating you.” Are you letting the weight of your body become an emotional weight on your mind?  Are you full of worries about your health?  Concerns are normal and healthy,…

In my Joy of Weight Loss: An Easy Guide to Fitness book, and in my work with clients and workshop participants I always begin with making a journal of what’s eaten, along with physical activities, time, place and emotions. Journals or logs are a wonderful way for you to become conscious of the connections between…
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