As individuals, we have many different ideas of comfort. Some might think of a warm fireplace as comforting, or a blanket, or cozy slippers. Others may associate food with comfort….
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How to Lose Weight Naturally
When clients tell me they’ve tried to lose weight naturally a hundred times before, I always ask one clarifying question, “How?”. Many of them will follow up with a list…
Psychology of Weight Loss Motivation
The psychology of weight loss motivation often revolves around the idea of willpower. Phrases like, “You got this!” and “You can do it!” while well-meaning aren’t exactly helpful. What if…
An Unexpected Talk on the Secrets of Weight Loss
Read a chat Rise Lean founder, Leslie Chen, had on the secrets of weight loss with her hairdresser. (Real, Easy, Sustainable) I was getting a haircut at a downtown salon…
How Much Food Should I Eat In A Day
This article is for you if you are sick and tired of counting calories and want to know how to activate your body’s INTRINSIC power to eat moderately and balanced….
How to Increase Metabolism Rate Permanently
Metabolism is often considered the Wizard of Oz of weight loss. It’s the man behind the curtain that seems mysterious and fools us into thinking his complexity can never be…
Addicted to Soda
My client Kate had a problem: She was so addicted to soda that she had to have a few cups of coke every day. This was a problem in many…
Harmful Effects of Dieting
If a child comes to you saying she wants to draw a picture of flowers, and you give her a box of crayons with only two colors in it, she…
The Worst Time to Weigh Yourself
A question almost every client has asked me is: ”how often should I weigh myself when I’m losing weight?” It’s a highly personal decision, and I don’t have a…
How To Avoid Anxiety Eating
Anxiety is like quicksand. The more you fight it, the more rapidly you find yourself trapped. According to a poll taken by the American Psychiatric Association, nearly one-third of American…