The more I hear from women about their issues with weight control, the more than ever I’m convinced that weight control is truly an inside job.
All sensible diets and nutrition programs have some merit and work for some of the people some of the time, but they’re all doomed to long-term failure if we don’t deal with the root of the problem: our appetites and our emotional relationship to food.
I have been deeply engaged with this subject for several months now and am working on a project to address this core problem, which is so troubling to millions of women and men. Stay tuned for more information as it gets closer to completion.
In the meantime, know that if you’re having trouble controlling your appetite and have times when you feel out of control, you’re not alone and there’s nothing wrong with your “will power.” Trying to control your inner processes through the force of your will is like shoveling sand against the tide: a lot of work and a lot of frustration.
Much better to get relaxed, pay attention to your body and learn to understand the subtle cues it’s sending you. When you do this, you are working with your body instead of against it, and you avoid those horrible internal power struggles that leave you feeling tense and drained.
Food is not your enemy. Eating without awareness of what’s going on is your enemy, and fortunately that’s an adversary you can learn to beat.
A major portion of my Fit and Fabulous for the Fifties and Beyond program is focused on overcoming this all-too-common problem. There are a number of mental exercises to help you begin the process of gaining awareness and control, which make a huge difference in taking charge of your weight and your health.
If you haven’t checked out the program yet, please visit my website and begin the adventure.
