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4 Tips to Kick Food Temptation to the Curb

March 29, 2011

By Marna Thall, Weight Loss Coach & Non-Diet Expert

Marna ThallI once read that we see over 200 images every day that encourages us to eat. These days, with the Internet, I bet that number is even higher. Whether it’s billboard advertisements, a fast-food sign you drive by, or a Pillsbury brownie television ad. These messages are everywhere!  Here’s what concerns me most – all these messages make it really easy to stop listening to your body and eat because you see the billboard, see the fast-food sign or drool over the television ad.

 Today I thought I’d give you some thin-tips to help you kick the temptations to eat.

1.  Enjoy all of your meals. Each meal must be a psychologically and physically enjoyable meal so that you don’t go on the hunt an hour later.

2.  Take on the mindset of the naturally thin.  Avoid d!et plans that leave you feeling deprived and hungry.  When you take on the naturally thin mindset, you no longer groan in deprivation when you see a Pillsbury brownie television ad. When you allow yourself all types of foods when your body wants and needs this food, you immediately kick deprivation out the door.

3.  Ask yourself “Is It Worth It?” Sometimes giving into foods that you wouldn’t normally eat is just fine. Yesterday I ate a McDonalds breakfast because I was hungry and it sounded good. I asked “Is it worth it to put this food into my body today?” Yep – it sure was! Most mornings I eat oatmeal or vegi-sausages because my body does well with the protein. Ask yourself if giving into temptation is worth it – sometimes it is, but most of the time it’s not. If I were to ask that question again about eating at McDonalds again for breakfast today, the answer would be “No, it’s not worth it to me. It’s worth it today for me to eat awesome wholesome foods this morning.”

4.  Figure out your “triggers.” Maybe you are more prone to overeating and temptations between 2-4pm, so pop in some gum or drink some refreshing lemon water. If you know your triggers, you can prepare and plan accordingly. Temptation will be a thing of the past as you plan and prepare and see thinner thighs and a flatter belly.

Marna Thall, CHT, weight loss coach and non-diet expert, publishes a weekly ezine to help you think and live thin from within. If you’re ready to slim down through a soulful journey, get your complimentary emotional eating assessment at ThinWithinU.com.

Struggling to love your body? You will love Marna and all she has to offer you.

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When You Hunger for Something That Isn’t Related to Food

March 29, 2011

By Marna Thall, Weight Loss Coach and Non-Diet Expert

Hands Planting a PansyDo you ever sit there craving something salty or sweet, but you know that hunger has absolutely nothing to do with your craving? Instead, this craving for that sweet brownie or bag of salty chips has everything to do with an emotional hunger within you.

When this happens to you, it is helpful to pause, ask yourself, “What am I really hungry for?” Now, when you ask this, you must think BEYOND food. When you do this, you can begin to open up your emotional world that wants and needs you to listen. If you throw food at these emotions, the emotions will still be there and so will added pounds. 

The work of Marshall Rosenberg, PhD, talks about acknowledging your basic needs. These include: Meaning and Purpose • Autonomy (independence) • Safety • Empathy • Sustenance (food, nourishment for body, mind and spirit) • Creativity • Love • Community • Rest/Relax/Play.

When you begin to untether your emotional need from food, your authentic self comes shining through, weight is lost and a new body can be reclaimed.

This week practice this 4-step process when you hunger for something emotional that isn’t related to food:

1. Close your eyes and ask yourself “What am I really hungry for?”
2. Identify what you are emotionally hungry for – whether it be meaning and purpose, autonomy, safety, etc.

3. Congratulate yourself for identifying this emotion.

4. Take action –address your emotional need by finding purpose, feeling safe inside your body, doing something creative, connecting with others, or whatever addresses what you need most.

Marna ThallMarna Thall, CHT, weight loss coach and non-diet expert, publishes a weekly ezine to help you think and live thin from within. If you’re ready to slim down through a soulful journey, get your complimentary emotional eating assessment at ThinWithin.com.

Struggling to love your body? You”ll love Marna Thall and explore all she offers here.

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The Power of Presence

January 22, 2011

Hands Holding Globe“Don’t underestimate the power that is in presence. Even if seemingly nothing much is happening yet, there’s enormous power that comes through you and flows into this world. Don’t even try to understand what it wants; you can only ever get glimpses of what its ultimate purpose is. There’s no single human being who knows intellectually what that ultimate purpose of that vast power is that wants to come into this world through you.”  Eckhart Tolle

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Top Ten Spring Foods

April 19, 2010

Healthy food in the RefrigeratorWhat you put on your plate and in your mouth can support or diminish you and your life. Here are 10 health-packed foods that can improve your body and your life from the inside out. Happy spring eating!

1. Dandelion:  Dandelions have been used for centuries to treat liver problems. The greens are rich in vitamins A, C and K, as well as beta-carotene and antioxidants. Taking a dandelion supplement can help improve production of bile in the liver and the real dandelion greens are even better.

2. Ginger:  Ginger root, a diuretic, helps the kidneys flush toxins from the body.

3. Blueberries:  Blueberries are the ultimate brain food. The tiny fruit packs a big punch with the highest concentration of antioxidants per serving among fruits. They also help boost neuron signals in the brain.

4. Salmon:  Omega-3 fatty acids, the unsaturated fats found in salmon and other fatty fish, help reduce the risk of heart disease. The American Heart Association recommends that people eat fish rich in omega-3 fatty acids at least twice a week, ideally wild caught rather than farmed.

5. Avocado:  Avocados are high in vitamins C, B6, E, K, as well as potassium and copper, all of which work wonders for the skin. The fruit helps restore hair’s luster as well.

6. Spinach:  Spinach is high in the carotenoid lutein, a natural antioxidant that can help protect the eyes from cataracts, macular degeneration and other diseases.Succulent Veggies and Fruit

7. Broccoli:  Broccoli helps condition hair. The vegetable is high in vitamins A and C, which the body needs to produce sebum, an oily substance secreted by hair follicles to keep it healthyand shiny.

8. Flax Seeds:  Flax seeds are an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids and protein, which help build muscles.

9. Jalapeños:  Jalapeños contain capsaicin, an active component of chili peppers that has potent antibacterial properties. Capsaicin stimulates secretions that clear mucus from your nose, which relieves nasal congestion and helps fight and prevent sinusitis, or chronic sinus infections.

10. Celery:  Celery is one of the best foods for teeth. The amount of chewing required to break down the crunchy vegetable increases the production of saliva, which helps destroy bacteria that cause plaque.

11. Sunshine:  Sunshine is not a food, but it is the best source of vitamin D, which is produced in the body in response to sunlight. Without vitamin D, our bodies cannot properly absorb calcium, and our bones become weak and brittle. Vitamin D supplements are recommended when you aren’t getting enough real sun.

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