Weight Loss

Apr

Stress Eating: It’s About Your Brain (not the food!)

Do you compulsively overeat and struggle with your weight? And, were you abused and traumatized as a child? If you answered yes to both questions,...

Oct

Why Your Weight Needs Your Love

Diane Petrella

“Aargh… I’m up a pound!” “Oh, good… I’m down a pound!” “Ugh… I can’t believe I haven’t even lost a pound.” Sound familiar? It’s easy...

Apr

Stop Fat-Shaming Yourself: Develop Body Confidence with Radical Self-Respect

Diane Petrella

“Hey, I’m not fat. I’m just easy to see.”  “I’m in shape. Round is a shape.”  “Every time I lose weight, it finds me again!”...

Dec

How Healthy Boundaries Lead to Healthy Eating

Diane Petrella

Do you say, “Yes” when you really mean, “No?” Do you agree to make a dish, attend a party, or have overnight guests when your...

Sep

5 Thoughts That Keep Your Weight Loss Stuck

Diane Petrella

Have you tried a dozen different strategies to release weight, but nothing’s worked? Or did you release pounds last spring that managed to find their...

Mar

The Life-Changing Prayer to Help You Lose Weight

Diane Petrella

“I feel disgusting. I’m so fat.” “I hate myself for eating all those cookies.” “I’m a hopeless case. I’ll never lose this weight.” Sound familiar?...

Jan

Is Your Life on Hold Til You Lose Weight?

Diane Petrella

Do you skip high school reunions because you feel embarrassed about your weight? Do you wear only dark-colored clothes to keep attention off your body?...

Dec