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!” 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

We’re hard-wired to like sweets and fats. Eating less sweets goes against our survival urges! Our caveman brains are drawn towards foods that are high in calories, and those that give us pleasurable sensations – primarily taste, dopamine reward, and “mouth feel”. Our brain loses its ability to regulate itself when we eat these foods. They override our brain’s normal … Read More

Using food as a source of comfort is something most people struggle with at some point in their lives. Emotional eating is also something we don’t like to discuss (Politics, Religion, and Eating Habits, right?). Emotional eating is personal, and for some it’s painful, but it doesn’t have to be this way! There are strategies to work through it. Start … Read More