The Siren Song of Moderation
Why “A Little Bit of Everything” Can Hinder Long-Term Weight Loss Maintenance The advice echoes through diet culture like a […]
Habits
Crafting a Sustainable Lifestyle for Lasting Weight Loss
The Long Game Losing weight is often seen as the finish line, a triumphant moment of reaching a goal. But
Cultivating Healthy Habits for Sustainable Weight Loss
Small Steps, Big Results We live in a world obsessed with instant gratification. The weight loss industry often capitalizes on
Why Prioritizing Your Health Isn’t a Luxury, It’s a Necessity
The “I Don’t Have Time for My Weight” Myth Life is a relentless juggling act. Work deadlines loom, family demands
Breaking Free from the Psychological Dependence on Food in Weight Loss
The Unseen Chains The scale dips, your clothes feel looser, and the compliments roll in. On the surface, weight loss
Weight Loss: A Lifelong Project Built on Habits
Weight loss. The phrase itself often conjures images of grueling workouts, restrictive diets, and a finish line that seems perpetually
Why Weight Regain After Loss is So Common
The Unseen Forces Pulling You Back The elation of reaching a weight loss goal is often shadowed by a persistent
Breaking Free Towards Your Healthy Future
Ditching the Past’s Anchor and Sailing Towards Your Healthy Future We’ve all been there. A memory, a past relationship, a
Understanding Orthorexia
When Healthy Eating Becomes Harmful Orthorexia nervosa, often misunderstood as simply “healthy eating,” represents a complex eating disorder characterized by
Weight Loss Means Personal Growth
Weight loss is often viewed purely as a physical transformation, but those who have undergone successful weight loss journeys understand
Eating Right Again: A Journey of Healing and Strength
Rebuilding a healthy relationship with food is one of the most challenging journeys many of us face. Whether recovering from
Identity Shift
The Key to Lasting Weight Loss Results When it comes to weight loss, most people focus exclusively on diet plans
When Your Teen Starts Avoiding Food
A Parent’s Guide As parents, few things worry us more than changes in our children’s eating patterns. When a teenager
Evidence-Based Weight Loss
In a world filled with quick-fix solutions and miracle diet claims, finding sustainable approaches to weight loss can feel overwhelming.
Weight Loss Shouldn’t Feel Like a Battle
Weight loss often conjures images of restriction, sacrifice, and an uphill struggle against cravings and comfort. But what if the
How to Unhook from Sugar
Breaking Free Sugar addiction is a real phenomenon affecting millions worldwide, yet it often flies under the radar compared to
How to Cleverly Disguise Vegetables in Your Everyday Meals
Dear picky eaters, I understand the struggle of incorporating vegetables into your diet when you’re not their biggest fan. Whether
Understanding the Critical Importance of Childhood Eating Habits
The Myth of “They’ll Grow Out of It” As a society, we often dismiss concerns about children’s weight and eating
Simple Ways to Add More Movement to Your Daily Life
A Comprehensive Guide In our increasingly sedentary world, finding ways to incorporate more movement into our daily routines has become
What Lies Behind Sustainable Weight Loss
Weight loss is one of the most discussed topics in health and wellness, yet it remains challenging for many people
The Mental Journey of Sustainable Weight Management
Becoming Your Future Self We often hear that weight loss is simple mathematics: calories in versus calories out. While this
Unhealthy Expectations About Weight Loss
The Myths and Realities In today’s world, weight loss is often portrayed as a quick and easy process, driven by
Effective Coping Mechanisms for Weight Loss
Weight loss is often perceived as a straightforward equation of calories in versus calories out. However, anyone who has attempted
How Keeping a Journal Can Transform Your Journey
The Emotional Side of Weight Loss Weight loss is often seen as a numbers game: calories in versus calories out,
Know Your Limits in Weight Loss
A Balanced Approach to Sustainable Results Weight loss is a journey that requires commitment, discipline, and patience. However, many people
Create New Healthy Traditions
A Key to Sustainable Weight Loss Weight loss is not just about cutting calories and increasing exercise; it’s about building
Weight Regain After Weight Loss
Why It Happens So Often Losing weight is a significant achievement, but for many people, keeping it off is the
The Consequences of Bad Habits Are Delayed While the Rewards Are Immediate
A Deep Dive into Weight Loss and Health In the modern world, we live in a culture of instant gratification.
When the Consequences Are Severe, People Learn Quickly
The Harsh Reality of Weight Loss In life, we often find ourselves coasting along, comfortably repeating patterns that feel familiar
The First Step to Changing Bad Habits
The First Step to Changing Bad Habits is to Be on the Lookout for Them Habits shape our daily lives
Why New Year’s Resolutions Never Work
Why New Year’s Resolutions Never Work for Weight Loss – And What to Do Instead Every year, millions of people
What If Old Habits Reappear?
Navigating Weight Loss Challenges with Confidence Embarking on a weight loss journey is an act of determination and courage. However,
You Are Likely to Lose Friends When You Embrace a Healthy Lifestyle
You Are Likely to Lose Friends When You Embrace a Healthy Lifestyle: Here’s How to Handle It When you decide
Trick Yourself Into Being Active
Trick Yourself Into Being Active: Small Changes for a Big Impact For many people, the idea of becoming more active
Chronic Inactivity: Sitting Too Much
Chronic Inactivity: How Sitting Too Much Is Impacting Your Health and What to Do About It In the modern world,
Building a Workout Routine
Building a Workout Routine: How to Create a Balanced Plan That Works for You Getting started with a workout routine
Mindful Eating and Building Healthy Habits
Mindful Eating and Building Healthy Habits: A Gentle Guide to Lasting Wellness In a world full of diet plans, calorie
10 Times I Was Too Busy to Exercise
10 Times I Was ‘Too Busy’ to Exercise (and 10 Snacks I Ate Instead) We’ve all been there. We mean
A good diet starts on Monday
Why Every Diet Starts on Monday and Ends by Tuesday Ah, diets. The never-ending cycle of hope, discipline, and eventual
Allow time for a new habit to start working
It is always the same Once we decide to create a new habit, it seems to us that nothing can
Teaching kids to eat healthy
It starts early Recently I participated in a series of lectures on the topic of overweight kids. It was a
Breaking a habit
Breaking a habit doesn’t mean you will forget it Habits, habits, those tiny invisible creatures that rule our lives. We
Break the beliefs that hold you back
Creative brain I have read somewhere that if you believe that you can do something, you are right. And it
We start derailing our progress to seek novelty
If it works, don’t touch it Here in Spain, they say: if it works, don’t touch it. I learned the
Choose the habit that best suits you
Habits are crucial A lot has been said about habits. We know they are important and that they shape who
Coffee consumption after bariatric surgery
Preparation for the surgery It all started before the surgery. When my surgeon told me I would have to give
Scared of going back to eating junk food
Reality check Bariatric patients are kinda vulnerable folks. From one point of view, we are very strong, we dared to
Importance of daily routine for your long term success
What is this good for? At first, it may seem a little silly. Importance of daily routine? What is it
Keeping a journal as accountability tool
Confession I have been keeping some kind of diary, log book, or brain dump, no matter what you will call
Long-term success as a product of daily habits
Our past, our roots Let’s face it. Our past habits were not the best ones. That is why we ended
Old behavioral patterns taking over again
It is about profound change There is one thing that we are painfully unaware of before the surgery. We will
How to prevent bariatric weight regain
Clear division: before and after Your life can be now divided into two parts: before the surgery and after. What
Sweet denial of sugar addiction
Living in sweet denial One of the most common problems that led us to where we were, and needed help,
Changes during the first summer
Past experience Although I had the surgery in mid-April and I have not lost that much till the first summer,
Change or die!
Does this sound familiar? You have always been the chubby kid. And then teenager. It had been always somehow manageable