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One Simple Trick to Improve Your Diet

Dinneen — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 22:06:19 +0000

I like to think I’m not like “most” nutrition experts. And though I’m all about nutrition — I also take a different road than most people out there. I’m not going to tell you exactly what to eat and when. Sure, I’ll give you my suggestions and advice — but I need to look at the individual as a whole and not just say “eat this, not that” (because if it was that easy you’d already be at your ideal weight). You see, most nutrition experts and Diets give their clients a list of foods to avoid. And guess what? As human beings — all too often we want what we can’t have. Let me say that again. We want what we can’t have. Think about it. Imagine I tell you right now, that you can never have another cookie again. Okay, forever seems way too long. So what if… Read more

Stuck In a Diet Rut? How to Easily Get Out of It

Dinneen — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 13:41:05 +0000

* Disclaimer: I don’t like the word “diet” — but unfortunately it’s what most people trying to live a healthy lifestyle relate to. Let’s face it — we’re creatures of habit and most often eat the same things over and over again. And whether you’re trying to lose weight, maintain your healthy lifestyle, or have a healthy relationship with food, it can get pretty boring. I know even for myself, though I’ve overcome my battle with dieting, poor body image, low self-esteem, and avoiding parties because I felt fat and like crap — and though I do lead an overall healthy lifestyle (chocolate included!) I sometimes find myself in a rut and not enjoying my food or exercise routine. So What Causes This Rut? Simply put: Boredom. Ourselves, our bodies, and our tastebuds get fed up. They’re saying: Another lunch of chicken breast, green beans and brown rice AGAIN? In… Read more

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

What Does Valentine’s Day have to do with Weight-Loss?

Dinneen — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 19:09:29 +0000

This is a post I wrote last year, but it’s message still holds true . Hoping you will find some wisdom and inspiration from it this year. 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… Read more

5 Surprising Reasons You’re Not Losing Weight

Dinneen — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 18:05:15 +0000

Despite doing all of the right things — trading those potato chips for a wholesome snack, cooking and preparing your meals at home, and getting regular exercise — you’re still struggling to shed those last 10 or 20 pounds (or more!). And it seems you’ve been at it for weeks (months, years!) and you can’t get those darn last pounds off. Don’t just assume you can’t reach your goal — you can! Of course, you do need to make sure your weight-loss goal is a realistic one, but all too often I find that even “healthy” habits can get in the way of the scale moving in the right direction. Okay, you think I’ve lost it. You’re thinking, “How can healthy behaviors be getting in my way?” Well oftentimes just some small adjustments can make big payoffs. Here are some surprising reasons why you’re not losing the weight and how… Read more

My Elimination Diet: Update & surprising “diet” results

Dinneen — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 15:07:50 +0000

Back at the end of November (November 30, to be exact), I decided to eliminate wheat from my diet. Not to lose weight. Not to fit into my skinny jeans. And not as a “quick fix” to shed pounds before the Holidays. Instead, it was to see if wheat was causing, or at least contributing to, the eczema that had been on my face for quite some time. And after one week of being on the “diet” (no, not THAT kind of diet) I blogged about it. (To read more about my Elimination Diet and why “going on one” can be helpful at times, read my original blog post about it here.) So though I LOVE wheat (you could say it’s ‘my crack’ as I could easily get addicted to it) I decided to eliminate it from my diet for at least a period of four weeks (but ended up… Read more

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

An Egg-ceptional Food For Weight Loss

Dinneen — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 22:00:20 +0000

Over the past few decades eggs have gotten a bad rap. They were deemed bad for us and told they were a sure-fire way to a heart attack. But scientists and researchers have now changed their tune and let eggs out of jail. A growing body of evidence now shows that eggs can supply essential benefits for the brain, the eyes, the heart, and yes, even help with weight loss — without any clinically significant impact on cholesterol. Setting the Record Straight about Cholesterol Studies have shown that there is virtually no association between eating eggs and the risk of heart disease. Although egg yolks do contain cholesterol, researchers now know that levels of saturated fat in the diet, not dietary cholesterol, is what has the greatest impact on blood cholesterol levels, which are thought to predict heart disease risk. But Are Eggs Really Healthy? Yes! Eggs are… Read more

10 Ways to Keep Your Weight Loss Momentum

Dinneen — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 01:56:33 +0000

For many people this is the second week into their New Year’s Resolution to lose weight. But before you go any further, there are some tips that you NEED TO KNOW. We often go into the New Year thinking, “This is finally going to be the year,” only to find that by mid-February we’ve all but given up — and all of that chocolate around Valentine’s Day becomes our good friend again. I WANT this year to be different for you. I WANT this to be your year to lose weight, get healthy, and feel great about your body! But there are some crucial steps that can make the difference between being on track and reaching your gaol — or falling off the wagon. If you follow these tips, I promise you will not only feel better, but you’ll look at your weight loss with much more confidence… Read more