Author Archives: Adam
How to stop quitting your diet
Today, I want to share Stephanie’s story with you. Why? Because she wanted to quit her diet after the first week. …And she wanted to quit countless times after that. She went on to lose 155 pounds and she’s kept if off for years. Can you imagine if she quit after the first week? Can… Read More »
Identifying these will change your life
I’ve had a great day so far… I woke up and played with my kids. I did some work. I went to the gym. I enjoyed lunch with my family. And, I’m writing this now as my kids are napping. How can I not be in a good mood? ** You know what I’ve… Read More »
I messed up already…2019 is my year!
If you feel that way, this article is for you: The One Mantra to Adopt If Weight Loss Is Your Goal in 2018. But… To those who are still committed to making 2018 your year, here are 8 tips for you: 1) If the only thing that’s changed is the date, what you’re telling yourself… Read More »
Should I wait until after the holidays?
I got this email from a client the other day, and I wanted to share it because I think we can all benefit. Here’s the email: “I am having second thoughts about continuing this through the holidays. Do you recommend putting this on hold until January?” Putting this on hold until after the holidays… Read More »
Don't let the "Holiday Effect" get the best of you
“Why bother eating well today, tomorrow, and Wednesday if I’m going to indulge on Thursday?” some of us think. Thanksgiving is on THURSDAY. It’s not today. It’s not tomorrow. It’s not on Wednesday. Let’s watch out for the “Holiday Effect”. This is my made up term for when we have an upcoming vacation, holiday… Read More »
Proven exercise tips
In the 10 years I’ve been helping people develop healthy behaviors around food and exercise, I’ve found that most people truly want to exercise more to improve their health and fitness; however, as with diet, knowing what to do and actually doing it are two very different things. I’ve learned that addressing the psychology… Read More »
The Power of M.P.H (Mindset, Psychology and Habits)
Think back to the last diet you did. Day one was easier than day 30, right? (If you made it that far) On day one, you’re filled with enthusiasm and motivation to start something new. You’re ready to make a change! However, that quickly fades. YOU DON’T NEED MORE MOTIVATION! YOU DON’T NEED MORE… Read More »
The key to sustainable weight loss
I wanted to share my thoughts on long-term weight loss because I think we can all benefit, no matter where we are in our weight loss journey. I know long-term weight loss is very possible. It’s what we’ve been helping people do since 2007. In order to fully understand what it takes to lose… Read More »
Is September your January? Read this.
I was thinking about resolutions last night and this video came to mind. It’s upbeat music with people doing amazing things. It’s hard not to feel motivated after watching it. That’s how so many people feel in early January…and September. September is the other January for so many people because that’s when the kids… Read More »
This simple practice will help you get more done
Ahhhh! The beginning of a new month. A blank slate loaded with nothing but potential. For the most part, we’re all very good at keeping our promises to other people but when it comes to ourselves… forget about it. We all have great hopes for the day, week and month. We start each day… Read More »
I can't stand emails that start like this
Just writing these makes me annoyed. They start something like this: “Only looking for people who are 100% committed!” “Only want people who are serious about achieving results!” “Wanted: Highly dedicated and committed people who want their dream body!” Have you ever gotten one of these ridiculous emails? Ugh, are you kidding me. Here’s… Read More »
How to become more observant
As a basketball fan, I always look forward to April, May and June as it’s NBA Playoff time. (As a Knicks fan, ugh, I… actually, I’ll save that for another time.) There’s been some talk about how bad the refs have been in the playoffs. WAIT! Even if you don’t like basketball (or sports)… Read More »
Why can some people eat whatever they want and not gain weight?
Ugh! We all know these people. They can eat whatever they want and seemingly never gain an ounce. What’s up with that?? First off, it’s important to note: Some people eat healthfully in front of others and indulge when they’re alone. (Hello, closet eaters / emotional eaters.) Some people eat healthfully when they’re alone… Read More »
I'll do anything to lose weight except…
A prospective client once told me: I’ll do anything to lose weight except… Eat well and exercise. HA! Why? Ultimately, it boils down to fear. Fear that eating well and exercising is too difficult. 1) Fear that she’d have to exercise for hours a day. Ugh. Ain’t nobody got time for that! Here’s the… Read More »
The importance of LOL (I'm not talking about laughing out loud)
One of the things I’ve found in my never-ending quest to understand what makes successful people successful is how much support they have. (Along the way, I’ve encountered many people that just can’t get over this. They feel like they have to do everything alone. In fact, they’d rather do everything alone even if… Read More »
What to do when focusing on your health feels like a chore
Focusing on my health feels like a chore. What do I do? I hear this often. Let’s explore… First off, I get it. You’re busy. You have a lot going on. Life is crazy right now. The problem is: Life is always crazy right now. When we let ourselves go down the path of,… Read More »
Abe Lincoln's Personal Mantra
I came across a quote of his I really liked. He said, “When I do good, I feel good. When I do bad, I feel bad. That is my religion.” I’m not saying you shouldn’t believe in what you do. All I’m saying is that Abe’s personal mantra is definitely one that rings true… Read More »
How do I stop eating at night and what to do about it
“How do I stop eating at night? What do I do about it?” I get this question a lot. This post will help you stop eating at night. “Food has replaced sex in my life. Now I can’t even get into my own pants.” -Anonymous Why do so many of us feel in control… Read More »
My son was born 3 months early. Here's what I've learned so far.
I haven’t written for a while. For good reason. I’m actually writing this from the NICU (Neo-intensive care unit). My son was born on Saturday, January 21st. Three months early. His due date was actually on his older brother’s birthday – April 5th. Asher won’t be coming home until the end of March. To… Read More »
How to create a weight loss breakthrough
He had a dream… And so do you. Here’s one of my favorite quotes: “Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us.” Ohh, this hits home for me. It’s easier to sit… Read More »
Why it's so hard to turn down junk food
Happy Holidays! 🙂 Recently, I was shopping and I came across this sign. “Shopping in NYC is a challenge…You deserve a treat! Grab a .99 cent bag of candy!” Yes, shopping in NYC is a challenge, but shopping anywhere is a challenge. It’s so easy to rationalize buying this… “Yea, I work so hard!… Read More »
How to think about food differently
Want to think about food differently? Read this post. Here’s the challenge with food: Broccoli is food. Cookies are food. One is good for us. The other is not. (Yes, even if it’s artisanal, organic, vegan, gluten-free, fresh, all-natural, soy-free, homemade, whole grain, or grandma’s recipe!:) Here’s an interesting challenge. What if we labeled… Read More »
This one thing I learned from the NYC Marathon is key for weight loss
Yesterday, I watched the NYC marathon from a bunch of different points along the 26.219 route. As usual, I saved the finish line for my last stop. This is where the good stuff is. This is where the inspiration is. People crossing the finish line 7+ hours into a marathon are not running through… Read More »
A fun read on relationships, weight loss and work
Can I be real with you guys? Good. I love real talk. I have some friends who are a bit delusional about the nature of relationships. I think Hollywood perpetuates this idea that relationships are supposed to be rainbows and butterflies all the time. This leaves some people feeling like something is wrong, or… Read More »
How to start the school year right
How is it the end of August already? I’m trying to savor the last week by enjoying summer activities as much as possible like wearing matching bathing suits with my son. 🙂 (Click the link to see a picture of us.) Every ending is a new beginning and for many, September is the other… Read More »
How to stop thinking about food
I wanted to share a valuable lesson that can help you stop thinking about food. It can help you get over cravings. It can also help you stop thinking about something you don’t want to think about…like food. It’s one of the countless strategies we teach our clients and they love it. Let’s get… Read More »
Frustrated it's taking so long to lose weight
There will always be a reason to delay action when it comes to our health and fitness. Do you know one of the many reasons why some people don’t start the journey of getting healthier and more fit? I’m not going to give you the answer right away. That wouldn’t be fun! 🙂 First,… Read More »
The power of small wins
Last night was the Home Run Derby – a fan favorite. The only goal of the Home Run Derby is to hit as many balls out of the park as possible. If it’s not hit out of the park it doesn’t count. Sure, it’s fun to watch. But relying on Home Runs to win… Read More »
How to quit smoking
Recently, I was invited to speak at a conference about habits. Good times. Someone asked me for advice on how to quit smoking. I figured I’d share what I said with you because I think you’ll find it very useful – even if you don’t smoke. BTW: I’m proud to say we’ve helped many… Read More »
How to increase the odds of getting things done
Ahhhh! June 1st. That means we have a blank slate loaded with nothing but potential. For the most part, we’re all very good at keeping our promises to other people but when it comes to ourselves…forget about it. (This is one reason why daily and personal accountability is so important to reaching your goals.) We… Read More »
Why having more fun will help you lose weight
Happy April Fools’ Day! I’m not going to play any pranks on us MBT-ers, nor do I have any vegetable jokes, so if you have one please lettuce know. (Ba-dum tish!) In all seriousness, I think today is a great day to talk about this. After all, April Fools’ Day is supposed to be… Read More »
Do you eat well all day but lose control at night? Here's why and what to do about it.
The homo economicus view of human beings states that we think and choose unfailingly well, and we fit within the text book picture of economists. In other words: According to economists we will always choose what’s best for us. LOL! Do they live in this world? Clearly, this is not the case. Research in… Read More »
How to make a craving vanish like a fart in the wind
Temptations are everywhere! : ( What to do? Here in lies the question we all face: Do we listen to our short term or long term self when it comes to cravings? Our short term self tries to convince our long term self we want those cookies or chips or whatever (that aren’t even… Read More »
"Why can't I lose weight?" Here's one reason why.
Without fail, whenever I meet someone and tell them what I do, the conversation turns to all of the diets they’ve done in the past, including the one they’re currently on. We all know people like this… One month they’re eating ONLY xyz. “Nope, I can’t eat any of that. It’s not a part… Read More »
How to know if you're eating for the right reasons
How do you know if you’re eating for the right reasons? Ask yourself: Am I using this food or am I eating this food? Here’s what I mean. We tend to use food for entertainment, pleasure, comfort, security, etc., instead of eating food to make us feel energized, satisfied, powerful, healthy and vibrant. BIG… Read More »
One of the hardest decisions I've ever had to make
This is a really tough and personal post for me to write. But here it goes… Last week my 92 year old grandma had two massive strokes within two days. My sister and I had to make the extremely difficult decision of putting her into hospice care. That means her time here is very… Read More »
Why am I always hungry?
Many of you tell me how you always feel hungry. Let’s explore… First off, let’s ask ourselves this question while we’re thinking rationally: Is it possible to be hungry all the time? Rationally, we know that it’s not possible to be hungry all the time. So what’s up? Well, most of the time it’s… Read More »
How to get over feeling deprived when it comes to dieting
I feel like all I’ve been hearing about for the past few days is this $1.5 billion Powerball lottery. Some friends are playing and asked me if I wanted to join. I reluctantly said yes. I’m essentially buying myself insurance to prevent pain. Not that I wouldn’t be happy for my friends…I’d be thrilled… Read More »
My theme for 2016. What's yours?
Now that we’re back to life / back to reality (Warning: This is throwback to a classic song) I wanted to share my theme for the year. Every year, I like to have a theme. For example, two years ago my theme was, “The monster is never as scary as it seems.” That applied… Read More »
I can’t stick to a diet for more than a few weeks. Here’s why and what to do about it.
If you can’t stick to a diet for more than a few weeks, this post is for you. Another year is over and… -I lost no weight -I look the same -My energy is non-existent -I don’t like the way I look in pictures -I don’t feel in control around food Why do we… Read More »
The reason why you're eating junk food and how to stop
Sarah, an MBT client, wrote in her report last night, “I don’t know why I ate crap at the mall. I wasn’t even particularly hungry.” This is worth exploring. This doesn’t only apply to eating crap at the mall. It applies to indulging whenever, wherever: home, school, at a party, work, etc. We can… Read More »
The vacation effect
Today, I want to share my made up term with you and what it means. The ‘Vacation effect‘ is when we’re excited about an upcoming vacation or holiday and think, “I’m going to indulge in a few days so why bother now?” Since we’re not going to be completely in control of our food… Read More »
Is confusion ruining your diet?
I think all of us will agree that stress makes people eat. Or grief. Or celebration. These emotions are fairly easy to identify and associate with overeating. We’re all emotional eaters. Some more than others but we all eat emotionally. Emotional eating is eating to change the way we feel. Many of us eat… Read More »
Do you eat when you're not actually hungry?
Let’s get tactical, tactical, I wanna get tactical, let’s get into tactical… Today, as you might have guessed, I want to get tactical. ** First off, a note on why you don’t always get “tactical” posts from me. I HATE articles that say, “Eat these 10 amazing foods!” Or, “Do these 5 magical exercises!”… Read More »
This one thing I learned from watching the NYC Marathon is critical for (weight loss) success
On Sunday, I watched the NYC marathon from a bunch of different points along the 26.219 route. As usual, I purposely saved the finish line for my last stop. This is where the good stuff is. This is where the inspiration is. People crossing the finish line 6+ hours into a marathon are not… Read More »
How to let things not bother you as much
Ha! I have to laugh at the subject line because it reminds me of those TV commercials — “Do you wish you had more time in the day? Do you think about the future? Do you think about the past? Do you worry sometimes? Do you breathe?” Suddenly, I’m all like “Oh my…I think… Read More »
How to make big changes happen without feeling overwhelmed
Someone asked me if change was really possible. Let’s face it: If it were easy to change everyone would do it. It’s the accountability and pushing and the coaching and the guidance and the inspiration and the daily expectations combined with our proven program and system that helps the change occur. (But that means… Read More »
The disease that makes us overeat and overweight – Part 2
The disease that makes us overeat and overweight. Part 2. (Click here to read part 1.) Let’s get right into it… Ever notice how in movies like “This is 40” or “Knocked Up” or one of my favorites, “American Beauty” – the common theme is the main character feels like a loser? He’s always… Read More »
The disease that makes us overeat and overweight
Before we get started with today’s lesson, I’m going to ask that you read this when you have a few minutes of uninterrupted time. One of my clients wrote this to me, “I think sometimes people don’t appreciate the depth of your wisdom when it arrives as a free post.” Please note this is… Read More »
What do when you feel bored with this whole consistency thing
Us MBT-ers know that getting the body we want and being healthy and fit is about 3 things: Eating well. Exercising. And doing those two things consistently. As we also know, it’s the consistency part that’s so hard. One of the reasons why consistency is so hard is because it can feel so booooring…. Read More »
How to get enlightened in 20 seconds
I know. I know. Big claim in the subject line. One of those claims where you just want to roll your eyes. BUT, I believe I can deliver. Here it is… So a monk tells Joshu, “I have just entered the monastery. Please teach me.” Joshu asked, “Have you eaten your rice porridge?” The… Read More »
How a former #1 ranked tennis player stopped emotional eating
I do a lot of reading on many different topics because our health and fitness is comprised of so many different subjects. This is why it drives me crazy when “experts” act as if we live in a vacuum. Every area of our life impacts our health and fitness. Everything impacts everything. So when… Read More »
Embracing these four words will lead to success
You hear that?!?! Listen carefully. I’ll wait. Know what it is? It’s the sound of exhales throughout the world from moms and dads whose kids are finally back at school. Of course we love our kids! Of course they’re adorable. Of course we’ll miss them. But, sometimes, the saying is true: time apart makes… Read More »
How to hit the ground running in September
What’s slower the week between Christmas and New Year’s or the last few weeks of August? No, this isn’t a trick question. I guess it depends on what you do for a living. No doubt though: The last few weeks of August are very low key for some. If you’re in that camp…enjoy! It’s… Read More »
How to get the body you want (and why most people never do)
This post is about what it takes to get the body you want. It’s also about why most people never do get the body they want. The key to getting the body you want (and anything) is…persistence. What is persistence? Persistence is having the same goal over and over and over and over. In… Read More »
Fight cravings with this Zen Parable
One day, walking through the wilderness, a man stumbled upon a sleeping tiger. As he tried to sneak past, the tiger awoke and began to chase the man. The man took flight, running as fast as he could until finding himself at the edge of a high cliff. Desperate to save himself, the man… Read More »
What to do when you don't feel like it
In my last post, I mentioned that sometimes we just don’t feel like it. (Whatever we want “it” to mean — eating right, exercising, embracing the discomfort, etc.) Version 1. Most people act because of the way they feel… They feel tired or lazy or unmotivated so they act that way by lounging around… Read More »
What to do when the scale won't budge
Tara, a client, writes me this email today: “Adam, I’m really upset I gained two pounds this week. I know why I did but it’s still very frustrating! Sometimes, I feel like what’s the point? Ugh it’s so frustrating! Any insight? You usually give such good advice. I’m not quitting although I usually would… Read More »
How to ensure your weight loss success
I used to love playing dominoes when I was a little kid. Not so much the game, as much as setting up the dominoes meticulously, in anticipation of getting to knock over the first one and watching them all fall down perfectly….or, so I hoped. Let’s envision what might happen to you when you… Read More »
How to make your favorite food (or anything) more enjoyable
A few weeks ago, right smack in the middle of the day, the opportunity to ride a Segway was presented to me. I had never ridden one before and I really wanted to do it. Unfortunately, my schedule was packed that afternoon and evening… DAMN! What to do? Well, I began adjusting my schedule… Read More »
How to stop stress eating
One of the reasons why we indulge and/or overeat is because we’re stressed. Stress can make us go against our best intentions. When we fall into the habit of overeating and/or eating junk when we’re stressed, it gets easier to repeat that behavior. Why? When our brain is under stress there is a vicious… Read More »
The key ingredient to weight loss and winning
I read an interesting article about NBA player, Mike Miller. Don’t worry! If you don’t like basketball this is still applicable to you. It was about how the only way to win an NBA Championship is to sacrifice. (He’s won twice.) And after hearing so many of the players and coaches on the Golden… Read More »
"I always feel hungry?" Here's what to do.
“I always feel hungry,” many of you tell me. In this post, we’ll address why you always feel hungry and what to do about it. Let’s get to it… First off, let’s ask ourselves this question while we’re thinking rationally: Is it possible to be hungry all the time? Rationally, we know that it’s… Read More »
How to increase the odds of exercising and eating better
Ahhhh, Monday…June 1st. Clean slate! New week, new month… You know what that means, right? Last week many of you were saying things to yourself like: “I’ll eat whatever I want for the rest of the week and I’ll start fresh next month.” “On Monday I’m going to start eating better and exercising consistently!”… Read More »
How to eat your favorite foods and still get the body you want
Has anyone else come across this on Instagram? It cracked me up. Even though it’s a joke, many people truly believe they have to eat like that in order to lose weight. Ughhh. Not true! The goal is to be fit and happy…not fit and miserable! There’s a difference between eating indulgently after (or… Read More »
Ever feel frustrated because you fell off track with your diet? Read me.
Few questions to think about… 1. Do you think underperforming students who are paired with students who excel in school (even though at times, they might feel inferior compared to the better student) do better or worse than those underperforming students who aren’t paired with anyone? Wow, that was a long sentence. Here’s another… Read More »
How to get what you want in life
Let’s talk about how to get what you want in life… Well, it’s all about persistence. So, what is persistence anyway? Persistence is having the same goal over and over and over and over. Many of us want to lose weight… The challenge with weight loss is that it’s never about a hammer hitting… Read More »
How Mike Tyson became one of the greatest boxers (and how you can become the best version of yourself)
HA! I gotta laugh using Mike Tyson for blog post fodder but with boxing being talked about left and right because of tomorrow’s big fight, I wanted to share a story of his I really like. As crazy as he is, he’s also a pretty thoughtful guy. ** His then trainer Cus D’Amato, says… Read More »
When consistency feels boring
Us MBT-ers know that getting the body we want and being healthy and fit is about 3 things: Eating right. Exercising. And doing those two things consistently. As we also know, it’s the consistency part that’s so hard. Besides the usual culprits like rationalizing, procrastinating and justifying because something called LIFE gets in the… Read More »
Success Story: Meet Miss Tennessee
Meet Tara. Tara was Miss Tennessee 2005 and competed in the Miss America Pageant in 2006. THE PROBLEM: Tara wanted to lose 10 pounds but most importantly change her relationship with food. The way she had lost weight in the past wasn’t sustainable so she was constantly yo-yoing. She had tried everything. It would… Read More »
Feel like it's going to take forever to reach your goal(s)?
There will always be a reason to delay action when it comes to our health and fitness… Do you know one of the many reasons why some people don’t start the journey of getting healthier and more fit? I’m not going to give you the answer right away. That wouldn’t be fun! : )… Read More »
How to make better food choices
The homo economicus view of human beings states that we think and choose unfailingly well, and we fit within the text book picture of economists. According to economists we will always choose what’s best for us. LOL! Do they live in this world?! Clearly, this is not the case. Research in psychology and behavioral… Read More »
How to get over YOLO thinking when it comes to your diet
Once in a while when I talk with someone who doesn’t appear to be healthy and fit, they’ll say something like: “You know, I only live once. We’re all going to die anyway so what’s the point of my weight loss efforts? Why not enjoy now?!” There is a reason they are saying this,… Read More »
How to stop living and dying by the numbers on the scale
Jenn, a client, wrote me this email: “Adam, I’m really upset because I didn’t lose any weight last week. I know why I didn’t but it’s still very frustrating! Sometimes, I feel like what’s the point? Ugh it’s so frustrating! Any insight? I’m not quitting although I usually would at this point. Just so… Read More »
The Broccoli Test: How to Stop Emotional Eating
In this article you’re going to learn: The #1 reason why people are overweight A powerful test to determine if you’re emotionally or physically hungry Why focusing only on tactics (aka what to eat) when it comes to weight loss is foolish Three powerful questions to ask yourself if you’re about to emotionally eat… Read More »
How to eat your favorite meals all the time (sorta)
Who wants to eat their favorite meals all of the time without the consequences of eating your favorite meals all of the time? Today, I want to share a tactic I call…”Pickles and Onions”. I’ve been doing this for years and it works (and tastes) like magic. My favorite food is hamburgers. Give me… Read More »
Is fear of weight loss holding you back?
Why would anyone fear losing weight? We all want to be healthy and fit. We all want to look and feel amazing. It makes no sense…until it makes complete sense. This is a juicy post. If you have trouble sticking with a diet and exercise plan, I’m confident this will give you some “aha!”… Read More »
How to build awesome self-confidence
As a former die hard Michael Jordan fan, I still get the chills when I watch this intro video (safe for work). It reminds me of the days when becoming a professional basketball player was still a career choice. Or so I thought. Anyway, Michael Jordan’s birthday was yesterday so I figured I’d share… Read More »
The George Costanza Technique
We all remember the days of Seinfeld right? I mean it’s still on all the time. Who can forget the music. (Hear it in your head now?) It was one of my favorite shows. And Curb Your Enthusiasm was a favorite of mine as well. Curb starred the co-creator of Seinfeld, Larry David. Larry… Read More »
The all or nothing diet mentality
Do you have an all or nothing diet mentality? This post is for you. We think… “If I can’t be “perfect” why bother?!” Soooo, we let one indulgence turn into a whole day (or week / weekend / month) of indulgences. Let’s talk about the reason why us ‘dieters’ are notorious perfectionists. If we… Read More »
Why losing weight is like Groundhog day
Happy Groundhog Day! Which reminds me… Did you ever see the movie Groundhog Day with Bill Murray? In it, he wakes up every morning only to re-live the same day over and over again. For so many people this time of year is like “Groundhog Day” for weight loss. How so? It’s around this… Read More »
If you loved someone how would you show it?
Pierre Reverdy said, “There is no love; there are only proofs of love.” I love that quote. It makes me think, “There is no being healthy and fit; there are only proofs of being healthy and fit.” We can say we are something — but unless we act, and ultimately do, we’re not anything…. Read More »
Why is change so hard and how to change
First, we’ll talk about why change is so hard. Then we’ll talk about how to change. Many of us (including myself) find it hard to tolerate change. Even change we know is good for us! In short: Change is uncomfortable. Post over. I’m out! Kidding. Who likes to be uncomfortable? It is human nature to seek relief… Read More »
How to Start the New Year Off Right
I hope you had a wonderful and relaxing holiday! Perhaps you’re still relaxing. Wonderful! It’s important to rest and recharge our batteries. However… Already people are saying, “Well figure it out next week!” or, “Let’s work on this in the New Year!” or, “I’ll have so and so call you next week.” The interesting… Read More »
Why is sticking to a diet so hard
2014 is almost over and… -I lost no weight -I look the same -My energy is non-existent -I still don’t like the way I look in pictures -The list goes on and on… IF you’re in the same (or worse) place weight and health wise than you were in the beginning of 2014 read… Read More »
How to get over cravings
Before I teach you how to get over those persistent afternoon and relentless evening cravings, I’m going to teach you how to swim. “Why in the world would learning how to swim benefit me?” you wonder. Let me explain… Let’s say we don’t know how to swim and we decide it’s finally time to… Read More »
Why our friends and family sabotage us
Ever wonder why our friends and even family members sometimes sabotage us? This post is for you… Although I love the summer and the warm weather, I also love this time of year because everyone is in such a good mood. With this time of years comes lots of events, and gatherings with family,… Read More »
Do things out of your control ever bother you? This post is for you.
Ha! I have to laugh at the subject line because it reminds me of those commercials you see on TV — “Do you wish you had more time in the day? Do you think about the future? Do you think about the past? Do you breathe?” Suddenly, I’m all like “Oh my…I think I… Read More »
How America was able to find Bin Laden and what it has to do with weight loss
Forget whether you think it’s right or wrong for the Navy SEAL who shot Bin Laden to identify himself for a second. I think how we found Bin Laden is worth revisiting… All politics aside, America was able to finally find Bin Laden after 10 years because of one word: Persistence. What is persistence… Read More »
This one thing I learned from the NYC Marathon is critical for weight loss success
On Sunday, I watched the NYC marathon from a bunch of different points along the 26.219 route. As usual, I purposely saved the finish line for my last stop. That’s where the good stuff is. That’s when the water works (at least for me because I’m a cry baby) really happen. This is where… Read More »
How to turn down free food
Is it just me or is there food everywhere? Actually…it’s not. Many of you have told me there is FREE FREAKIN’ FOOD EVERYWHERE these days. I guess the Halloween spirit is here early. Ughhh. FREE is a very powerful word, especially when it comes to food. And, unfortunately, it’s not going to be any… Read More »
Do you know someone like this? They'll never get in shape.
Without fail, whenever I meet someone and tell them what I do, the conversation turns to all of the diets they’ve done in the past, including the one they’re currently on. We all know people like this… One month they’re eating ONLY xyz. “Nope, I can’t eat any of that. It’s not a part… Read More »
Why so many of us can't stick with a program even when we're succeeding with it
Once in a while, a successful client will tell us we’re sorta annoying. That makes no sense right? Let’s explore… As Dorie eloquently wrote awhile back…”sometimes she hates me.” (A wise woman always told me that hate is the closest thing to love so I don’t get offended.) Question for you: Have you ever… Read More »
What to do when you can't stop thinking about food
“Adam help me! I can’t stop thinking about food!” This post will help. “Do I want this?” “No, I don’t want this!” “Do I want this?” “No, I don’t!” “How many calories is it?” You don’t want this!” “I deserve this!” “Eh, forget it, I’m just going to eat it!” “Actually, is this really… Read More »
How to feel less stressed by LOLing (and I'm not talking about laughing out loud)
One of the things I’ve found in my never-ending quest to understand what makes successful people successful is how much support successful people have. (Along the way, I’ve encountered many (unfortunate) people that just can’t get over this fact. They feel that they have to do everything alone. Their egos get in the way… Read More »
Do you always feel hungry? Here's what to do.
Many of you tell me that you always feel hungry. Let’s explore shall we? First off, let’s ask ourselves this question while we’re thinking rationally: Is it possible to be hungry all the time? Rationally, we know that it’s not possible to be hungry all the time. So what gives? Well, most of the… Read More »