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What Would You Do If You Were Thinner?

Dinneen — Mon, 13 Sep 2010 18:27:12 +0000

What would you do if you were Thin (or Thinner)? Seriously. Think about it. If you were at that “number” — you know, the one you keep dreaming about, working towards, and is maybe even taped onto your bathroom mirror for inspiration “30 more pounds to go!” (or maybe that was ME years ago…) Anyway — image yourself at that place. Close your eyes and imagine — okay, actually finish reading this post, then close your eyes and do the exercise! Imagine what it would be like at that ‘number’, your number (whether it be on the scale, the size of your jeans, cholesterol level, whatever it is for YOU). So imagine what life would be like at that number. How would it feel? How would YOU feel? What does it feel like? What emotions do you feel inside? Pretty good, huh? Now image what you would DO with your… Read more

Why Waiting to be Skinny Could be Hazardous to Your Health

Dinneen — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 22:38:36 +0000

Over the past couple of years I’ve had the opportunity to talk to women around the country, and around the world. I’ve spoken to women in living rooms, at conferences, at talks I give and workshops I hold. I’ll even add that I’ve “spoken” to women on social networking sites like Twitter and Facebook. and of course, working with my clients — both in person and over the phone — I’ve spoken to hundreds, if not thousands, of women. And one thing I see over and over again are women putting their life on hold – waiting until they hit some magic number (whether it be a pants size or the bathroom scale) to find happiness. Whether a woman is from the Birmingham Alabama or Birmingham in the U.K., San Jose California or San Jose in Costa Rica….there is a mindset that is holding many of us back from living… Read more

A Powerful Tool to Keep You Motivated

Dinneen — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 17:23:56 +0000

When I start talking to people about what I do, or when I start working with clients, the first thing they think about is a number. A number of pounds they want to lose, a number they’d like to achieve on their bathroom scale, or a size jeans or dress they’d like to fit into. That’s all and good, as hey, I’m all about helping people shed some extra weight! But they’re often forgetting about the REAL results of weight loss. And it has nothing to do with a number. Talk to anyone who has lost weight and they’ll tell you so much more in their lives was affected, and not just a number they had in their head. What do I mean? Well, if you happen to watch the successful TV. show The Biggest Loser, you get an inside look into their lives. Especially once they’ve left the camp… Read more

Inner Beauty: How Do You Define It?

Dinneen — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 18:22:21 +0000

Through my work I help women with their outer beauty, but part of what I do is also help them with their inner beauty ~ as I truly believe that inner beauty and outer beauty go hand in hand. Society today is so hung up on outward appearances. But part of my mission in life is to help you see your INNER BEAUTY. I believe there is nothing better than seeing a woman who exudes beauty from the inside….and with that her outside beauty shines, flaws and all. Which reminds me of a quote from Sophia Loren, a woman who truly had both inner and outer beauty: “Beauty is how you feel inside, and it reflects in your eyes. It is not something physical” So tell me: How do YOU define inner beauty and what does it mean to you? What makes a woman beautiful on the inside? And how… Read more

Wouldn’t you like to know The Top 5 Slimming Secrets of Successful Women?

Dinneen — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 15:00:43 +0000

Now You Can! Join me and Francine Allaire, Founder of The Daring, on Wednesday April 22 at 5:30pm PST / 8:30pm EST. The Top 5 Slimming Secrets of Successful Women: The Costly Mistakes Businesswomen Make That Affect Their Health and Can Hurt Their Bottom Line During this hour-long Interview and Q&A format, sponsored by The Darning, you will learn the connection between your health and your business and how it can boost your success! Attend the tele-gathering in real time so that you can ask me your most pressing questions. We offer you 3 ways to join us and benefit from this Tele-Gathering. For more information or to Sign up click here. Don’t DARE Wait!

Why You Need to Move Forward This Spring

Dinneen — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 21:00:41 +0000

Spring is officially here. It’s a time of rebirth and renewal. A time for nature to come out of hibernation and rejuvenate. Personally, I feel there’s just something magical about Spring. The birds come back and I hear them chirping, I begin see the flowers budding, and I feel the sun getting warmer. It’s lightens my spirit. For many people, it’s a time when we begin to reflect on our life. Kind of like in the New Year, but will less “expectations.” I like that about Spring, there’s less stress of having to make a change. But there’s a difference between “reflecting” and “looking to the past.” You see, when I’m working with my clients I see they too often look to the past. They look at how they didn’t lose weight before (or lost it and gained most of it back!) and see themselves as a failure. And… Read more

Are You in Love? You Should Be…

Dinneen — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 22:16:33 +0000

For Valentine’s Day, instead of looking for love from others, this year do something different – decide to love yourself and give something wonderful to YOU. Don’t wait for someone else. Love you and all that you are, AS IS. Don’t wait until you are 100, 50, 25 or even 5 pounds lighter. Realize that who you are inside is what counts, not the number on the scale. That number is not a reflection of who you are, but rather of how you treat yourself. It’s great to want to eat better, get exercise, and lose some weight to be healthier and FEEL better so you can live a full life. But you can’t do that until you love yourself. You see, when you love yourself you treat yourself better. And when you treat yourself better, you’re much more inclined – and motivated – to do those things that make you… Read more