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Hello Reader, Part 3 of 3: The Answer Was in Front of Me All Along (Did you miss Part 1 or Part 2? Click here to read them.) People with weight problems have denial problems, and I was no exception. I was blinded to my eating behaviors, convinced it was bad genes, my body getting back to a set-point, or other reasons outside my control. The answer to stepping off the weight loss roller coaster, easing the food noise, and finding a healthier relationship with food was straightforward yet incredibly difficult: eat more. I know that eating more might seem like a dream come true for those of us who are chronic dieters, but it sent me into a panic. I felt like I just couldn't eat more.
But I also knew I couldn't keep going like I was, so I was willing to try. (I had tried everything else, so why not prove this strategy wrong?) This wasn't an instant solution. Instead, it required a gradual shift of eating more during the day, and less at night before bed or on the weekends. I moved from the wild roller coaster of food restriction and binges to my food intake looking more like a rolling river, with a few ups and downs, but mostly steady.
I went back to therapy to work on my bitterness. I learned that my high food interest and awareness are likely genetic, and there's nothing wrong with me. I've come to accept that I need firm boundaries around food, and that's not a sign of weakness. It's a sign of strength. Last year, I became a certified Binge Eating Recovery Coach. I was shocked when the teacher told us that most women need at least 2,000 calories per day, and more if they exercise. I gained deep knowledge on how to recognize undereating, which later leads to overeating and binges. I grieved the fact that in a land of plenty, so many of us are starving ourselves...and this can be true even if you are overweight. Women tell me they lack self-control or willpower, but often the opposite is true. Overweight women have SO MUCH self-control that they manage to live hungry for days, weeks, or years, until their body's primal hunger takes over. The cycle continues, and the shame increases...but a solution is right there for the taking. As a weight loss coach, the ultimate irony is that undereating is the biggest weight loss mistake I see, and I see it daily. Our food supply, which is rich with addictive, ultra-processed foods, plus our lonely yet busy lifestyle, makes it incredibly easy to fall into unhealthy food patterns. Weight loss shots like GLP-1s are one possible solution to the food noise, but they aren't the only way. Weight loss meds are one tool in the weight loss toolbox, but whether you choose to use them or not, fixing your food habits is still necessary. If you've felt stuck, overwhelmed, or like a weight loss failure, this is a solution you won't want to miss: Introducing... The Weight Loss Forever FixIf you’ve ever tried to lose weight and still felt stuck, this is for you. I'm thrilled to offer you this brand-new weight loss experience: The Weight Loss Forever Fix. The first workshop is August 23rd, so now is the time to secure your spot. A Done-With-You Workshop ExperienceGet real support for women who’ve tried everything. Join us for private video workshops where we work together to create your personalized solution. Saturdays, 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM EST (Replays available)
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This isn’t another plan. It’s the fix for what’s been broken, so you can finally get to your goal weight. And stay there - forever. This is the final email in the series, or click here to read the whole story. Are you considering joining us for The Weight Loss Forever Fix but you aren't sure if it's right for you? Click reply and tell me about your situation. I'll give you an assessment (because it's not right for everyone, and I'll tell you that honestly.) Blessings, Sara Not interested in this series? No problem. Simply click here. You'll stay on our list, but we will adjust your preferences. |
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Hello Reader, There are a lot of conversations about "food noise" these days. This concept started when GLP-1 medications started being used more widely. For many people, these medications quiet hunger. They can even quiet the constant thoughts about food that some women have battled for years, which people are calling food noise. One woman put it this way: not thinking about food is awesome sometimes. Other times, there's a void. That void is another kind of hunger, and a medication can't...
Hello Reader, I was a binge eater for most of my life. I prayed about it. I begged God to take it away. I white-knuckled my way through more diets than I can count, and every one of them ended the same way: ➡️ With me standing in the kitchen at 10:00 PM surrounded by empty cartons and containers, my stomach full to bursting...overwhelmed by guilt and shame. Today, I no longer binge eat, and I haven't for many years. I'm a certified Recovery Coach who helps other women who struggle with eating...
Hello Reader, Can I admit something? When I started seeing woman after woman losing weight with Ozempic, Wegovy, and other GLP-1 medications... I felt jealous. There. I said it. 😬 I lost 100 pounds without weight loss medication and I've kept it off for more than 20 years by the grace of God. But that doesn't mean I've never looked at someone losing weight quickly on a GLP-1 and thought, Wow. That sure looks easier. Then I started talking to women who are actually taking these medications....