5 Steps to Stick to Your Healthy Diet in Someone Else’s Home

5 Steps to Stick to Your Healthy Diet in Someone Else’s Home

Jill was afraid to discuss her new dietary needs with her family for the first time. Actually…she was terrified. Jill has struggled with her weight all her life, a fact that her family reminds her of every time she sees them. Her slender sister—a self-appointed weight...
The 5 Antidotes to Weight-Related Shame

The 5 Antidotes to Weight-Related Shame

Developed in collaboration with Cynthia Benge, psychotherapist and shame resiliency trainer. (Don’t miss the two resources I created for you – The Weight Blueprint, Build Your Support Team – you can get below!) Have you ever held back or said no to...
Finding Freedom from the Grip of Weight and Shame

Finding Freedom from the Grip of Weight and Shame

Sally thought the shame and embarrassment she felt about her weight would never let her go to Hawaii or enjoy the oceanside sun and surf. But then things changed… The Grip of Shame It is not unusual for those carrying extra pounds to carry something that feels even...

Let Your Voice Be Heard

“Can you help me?” she pleaded, with tears spilling out of her dark brown eyes. “I’ve tried everything to lose weight and keep it off and nothing seems to work. I’ve talked to my doctor about it and she told me to eat 1000 calories or less a day. She just doesn’t...
Bias and Stigma: Weight Discrimination in Today’s Healthcare

Bias and Stigma: Weight Discrimination in Today’s Healthcare

What if you had a serious health condition that is common and treatable, but every healthcare provider you saw blamed you for having it? And what if your condition put you at risk for serious diseases such as cancer, diabetes, and heart disease, but your insurance...