For much of my life, I was addicted to sugar. Sugar was my drug, mother, comfort, and refuge. It's how I escaped from anxiety, uncomfortable feelings, conflict, and fear. I've spent many years unraveling the many tangles - physical, emotional and … [Read more]
Weight loss movie to explore gift of overeating
Imagine problems with food as a valuable signal from your inner compass. Overeating binges (end overeating?) provide a powerful clue that your needs are not being met in positive, healthy ways. In that sense, addictive behaviors that we may rightly … [Read more]
Jealous of Pretty Women? Turn Your Envy into Inspiration
There can be a snide competition between women, where we allow other women to be beautiful .... to a point. Other women can be pretty, as long as they're not too pretty. A woman can be beautiful, but if she's also smart, organized, and a great mom? … [Read more]
5 Steps to Heal Your Sugar Addiction
Sugar addiction held me in its grip for years, keeping me isolated from the world. When I stopped eating sugar, I gained better health. But, more importantly, I found self respect. The pain of negative habits isn't solely from the habits themselves. … [Read more]
How to Recover From a Food or Sugar Binge: 10 Steps to Feel Better
After you've binged on sugar or food, you may feel physically uncomfortable: bloated, overly full, gassy, or irritable. You may have a headache, feel a sugar buzz, feel wired, or sleepy. You may have strong sugar or salt cravings. Beyond how your … [Read more]
Sugar Addiction Escape Plan
10 steps to fewer sugar cravings Are you someone who can’t stop eating sugar, once you start? Are you plagued with constant food cravings, especially for sweets or refined carbohydrates, such as pasta, bread or potato chips? I understand! I … [Read more]