The holidays bring joy, family, and — for many of us — a fridge full of high-calorie leftovers. When those leftovers become the mainstay of your meals for days (or weeks), the lean protein, fresh produce, and fiber that keep meals filling tend to disappear. That’s what leads to the tired, overeating cycle most people blame on “lack of willpower.”
Read MoreIf your goal is weight-loss, how you respond DIRECTLY AFTER an "Off-The-Rails" Day is crucial. You have the power in that moment to create a "calm after the storm.” That calmness directly increases your chances of returning to your normal every-day routine that feels good to you. What an amazing alternative to getting stuck in that rut!
Read MoreHas this ever happened to you? You're heading out to eat with a few friends. You're thinking "I want to see another loss on the scale this week. I'm getting the salad and the grilled chicken, and that's IT! I've been on a roll lately." You arrive, you hug your friends hello, and suddenly, you're letting your Social-Self out. Your brain says "NO" to the basket of bread on the table, but your hands are in the basket anyway (after all, your friends are doing the same).
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