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Repetition Makes It Real

I’ve never been one for “affirmations”. I can’t picture myself looking into a mirror and repeating, “I am beautiful” and “I am a confident leader” and “the universe will send good things to me”. But, a cornerstone of the weight loss program my group is using is learning skills, such as “motivating yourself” and “remembering in the moment why you really don’t want that brownie”. My group is using a format devised by psychologist Judith Beck, PhD., who applies the principles of cognitive therapy to weight loss. (You can read my review of the Beck Diet Solution here.) A basic … Continue reading →

Dear Heather … You Said ….

Good morning and welcome to January’s first edition of Dear Heather. I am thinking it might need another title, so if you have a suggestion, I’d love to hear it. If it comes down to a contest, well – I may launch one just for that reason next week. Let’s see how it goes. In the meanwhile, let’s dive into a couple of letters I got over the weekend. Arguing Over the Game Console Dear Heather, You wrote an article about the Nintendo Wii and my husband and I have been having an argument about whether or not to get … Continue reading →

Five Ways to Get Your Fitness Program Back on Track

Are you looking for a way to get yourself motivated and working out again? Do you worry that you can’t sustain your exercise program without a good method to inspire or drive you? Maybe you just want someone or something to deliver a good swift kick in the pants to get you up and moving? Here are five ways to get your fitness program back on track: Take a Page from Laura Torres experience – Train for a race or a triathlon. Not only does it give you a goal, but there’s also a challenge to putting yourself on a … Continue reading →