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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

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

Are You On the Roller Coaster Ride of Eating?

Dinneen — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 21:49:28 +0000

As I get many questions from readers, I’ve decided to start answering some here on my blog. Here’s one from this week: Q: I feel like my day is a constant roller coaster ride of eating based on EMOTIONS, so I feel it’s hard for me to listen to my body like I so often hear we should do. A: Let me tell you, I used to be first in line on the roller coaster ride! I’ve had almost every emotion imaginable when it comes to food. It seemed my day would be a “good” day or “bad” day based upon what I ate. Think about it, basing your day solely what you eat should not be how we live our lives. But I did that. Even within a day I would have these highs & lows around food — so I get that. A few months… Read more