Do you have a problem with sugar? Uncontrollable sugar cravings or stress eating? If you are a sugar addict or a stress eater, I’ve got news: Sugar is not your problem! But…..You’re the guy who wrote Beating Sugar Addiction for Dummies….And the guy who founded BeatingSugarAddiction.com…. What do you mean ‘sugar isn’t my problem’? Why you don’t really have a … Read More
Weight Loss – A David and Goliath Story
If you’re feeling overwhelmed with the stresses of life, chances are you’re struggling with weight loss too. Jenny was. She told me that all her adult life she’d felt like she could barely keep her head above water. Jenny said “I’ve been reading your emails for years, but I’ve always felt like the timing of trying to lead a healthy … Read More
Sugar High
If you get a real sugar high when you overload on the sweet stuff, here is a technique you can use to cut back: Find one (healthier) alternative, and use it every other time. Here’s what I mean: The Sugar High Sugar gives you two things you probably love: An enjoyable sweet taste, and A happy, satisfied feeling (from the dopamine … Read More
I want to lose weight!
“I want to lose weight!” This is the #1 goal clients report to me. And today I’m going to share a way to make losing weight easier! But to do this, I have to ask you a tough question that you’ll probably have to ponder for a bit: What is it about weight loss that you’re REALLY seeking? If you … Read More
Top 5 Tips For Weight Loss
I did a ‘tips’ interview this week, and the host and I both agreed that there are dozens (if not hundreds) of tips for weight loss that could help you eat better and lose weight. But who can absorb all that? And even if you could, which are the most important? So I’ll share my Top 5 Tips For Weight … Read More
Unexplained Weight Gain
If you have unexplained weight gain that is driving you crazy, this may help sort it out for you: Pam reads an article about the benefits of the keto diet. And one of her friends tried it and dropped two dress sizes. So Pam is now convinced that the carbs have got to go. She slashes her carb intake to … Read More
Using Food To Cope
Here’s a story from a reader about using food to cope. Maybe this applies to you? “Hi Dan I like what you’ve been saying lately. I think for those who eat things habitually, food becomes a coping mechanism. We think that they help us to manage stress. And/or they are a reward for getting through a tough day. So the … Read More
Sugar Detox – Why You Shouldn’t
Sugar Detox programs. 21 Day Sugar Detox. Quit Sugar Now. As the author of Beating Sugar Addiction For Dummies, I am finding myself in a bit of a moral pickle. Yes, I help people get off sugar, lose weight, and find a healthy sustainable way to feed themselves. But I can’t get behind the “sugar detox” concept. Why? Here’s a great … Read More
How To Get Better Sleep
Lack of sleep can increase your appetite during the day, and strengthen sugar cravings. Here are a handful of tips to get better sleep: Wind down! At least one hour before bedtime, start quieting down and relaxing. Don’t exercise or engage in stressful thoughts or activities. Turn off the handheld devices. The feeling that you need to constantly stay connected … Read More
Cut The Crap…
Overwhelmed? You might be unconsciously believing crap. Here’s something to watch out for: Are you unconsciously blaming your weight on your busy life? “I’m too stressed to worry about eating right,” “I’m too busy to exercise,” “I’m too overwhelmed with all the changes I need to make in order to lose weight.” There’s an assumption there that says “In order to … Read More
How To Stop Sugar Cravings
Sugar cravings affect just about everyone at one time or another. And for some people, sugar cravings strike every day! Here are my top 5 tips for how to stop sugar cravings: Stop Sugar Cravings Tip #1: Out of sight = Out of mind Don’t keep sugar in the house where you look at it all the time. Every time … Read More
Stress Management Tips For Stress Eaters
Stress eating can be disastrous for your weight loss or wellness efforts. Many of us turn to food as comfort during stressful times. And it should go without saying that ‘comfort food’ is more likely to be ice cream or french fries than it is to be green beans or kale smoothies! But putting specific foods aside, stress can lead … Read More
How to NOT Feel Deprived While You’re Trying to Lose Weight
Do you always feel deprived while you’re trying to lose weight? Here is how to not feel deprived while you’re trying to stay away from sweets and eat healthier: It’s so easy to fall into the trap of thinking about all the foods you’re “not allowed” to eat when you’re trying to lose weight. “I can’t have _____” “I’m staying … Read More
Meal Plans Are Useless
Losing weight can be hard enough, but the real struggle is keeping it off after you’ve lost it. Most people who lose weight end up regaining it (and often, regaining even more than they lost). Why? Losing weight requires changing how you eat. Losing weight PERMANENTLY requires changing how you USUALLY eat. Keeping the weight off requires new eating habits … Read More
Are You Stress Eating? Or snorkeling?
I have a great analogy to help you with stress eating: I just got home from an amazing once-in-a-lifetime trip to the Galapagos Islands. It’s a magical place with an astounding variety of marine life, and the snorkeling experiences I had there were unquestionably the best ever. But if you never put your head into the water, you wouldn’t have … Read More