Eat Without Guilt » weight

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

Should You Hold on to Your Skinny Jeans?

Dinneen — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 12:30:21 +0000

This past weekend I did some Spring cleaning, and part of that was going through my closet and getting rid of clothes that didn’t fit. This is something I do every year, getting rid of clothes I no longer wear or don’t fit me very well anymore. (I give my clothes to charity, in case you were wondering) But it can be hard, tough to let go of the clothes I once fit into. Sometimes the clothes no longer fit due to age, as my body has changed. Or it could be due to the exercise (or lack of) I’ve done over the year, again changing my shape. Years ago, it was due to the constant dieting, re-gaining, dieting again syndrome. And I used to hold on to my skinny clothes for YEARS. Like 10 years. But as I’ve healed my relationship with food and my body, I… Read more

The REAL Reason Oprah Has Gained Weight — Again!

Dinneen — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 20:00:57 +0000

Oprah’s Battle With Weight Gain – and her Missing Link for Permanent Weight Loss It’s hitting the airwaves and news media like a tidal wave. The news about Oprah and her constant struggle with her weight. Once a trim, healthy-for-her-body weight of 160 pounds, Oprah has now reached the dreaded 200 pound mark, a number she (nor many of us) does not want to see on the bathroom scale. In the latest issue of O Magazine (January 2009) Oprah opens up about why she feels she regained the weight, what she’s learned, and how she plans to change. The article is candid, open, honest. She puts it all out there. There’s no excuses, whining, or blaming of anything, or anyone other than herself, for her actions (or lack thereof). Kudos to Oprah for being real, being open, and taking responsibility for her body, her life, and how to go about… Read more

Stop Worrying About Food…and Lose Weight

Dinneen — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 05:06:58 +0000

Can you imagine a life without the chains of dieting and constantly trying to control your weight? A life without rules, restrictions, and being told to eat the right foods? Image just how wonderful it would feel to wake up every morning without having to face the scale, without having to count calories, without having to eat foods you don’t like that leave you unsatisfied. Imagine…. being able to wear clothes you love and feel good in thinking of food only when you’re hungry finding real pleasure in eating eating your favorite foods without constantly counting calories or fat grams… and not feeling guilty – ever again! Think of how liberating it would be to feel truly nourished. Of being able to eat and stop when you’re full — and KNOWING when you’re full. You CAN eat and not have to settle for the “healthy option” all of the… Read more

Enjoy Thanksgiving Without the Guilt

Dinneen — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 23:53:11 +0000

Whether you’re trying to lose – or simply maintain – weight, this time of year causes a lot of dread and anxiety. You want to get through the holiday season without putting on extra pounds, without feeling fat, and without the guilt of eating holiday foods. And then we all have the “shoulder angel” and “shoulder devil” talking to us. You know, those voices in our heads, the two that constantly fight with each other about what to do. You’ve probably seen them in cartoons. On one side of the shoulder is an angel, representing good or “our conscience.” On the other shoulder is the devil, representing bad or “tempation.” It seems these two follow us around, especially during the holidays. You’ll be at the Thanksgiving table and all the delicious food is being passed around. You have those two guys on your shoulder. The good one says, “Oh… Read more

Mediterranean Diet – The Healthiest on the Planet?

Dinneen — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 13:45:16 +0000

Many years ago I was invited to spend some time in Italy. After a tiring but adventurous morning of walking and exploring the island of Capri, my friend and I were hungry and ready for a good lunch. But we didn’t want to eat at a typical tourist restaurant. We wanted an authentic meal and experience. After what seemed like an hour of searching, we stumbled upon a restaurant nestled on the edge of the island overlooking the Mediterranean — the perfect place! We sat outdoors on the veranda shaded by the trees, grape vines, and had a light breeze from the water. It felt like we could literally reach out and touch the sea. We had a lunch of grilled peppers, melon and prosciutto, fresh pasta, fish, crusty bread, and in true Mediterranean fashion — had a carafe of the house red wine. We had 2 hours… Read more