Thin Thinking Podcast

Most people who finally achieve weight mastery, weight off did not just do it overnight. Most of them struggled for years - or even decades - of gaining and losing on average over 250 pounds.  For the 80th episode of Thin Thinking , let's dive in and hear the story of life coach Steve Dinga, who joined the Shift Weight Mastery Program in April of this year, and how he was able to release 25lbs.  I...

In the struggle with weight, many times we end up in a self abusive relationship–the way we talk to ourselves and the way we treat ourselves is crueler than the way we would treat our worst enemy. This inner punishing relationship goes on for years and becomes "normal" Often we don't even see it as abusive, we just see it as the way we control ourselves. Little do we know, this system of control k...

I am another year older in a few days–hopefully wiser as well.  And what do I want to do for my birthday?  To share with you what I think are the 5 top keys–the main reasons that I have kept 40 pounds off for 27 years–after struggling for 2 decades to keep it off for even 1 week.  Please make a birthday wish and join me for the 78 th Episode of the Thin Thinking Podcast where I will be sharing wit...

Stress, anxiety and intrusive thoughts–many of us have been struggling with one or more of these things–especially in the last few years.  Have you ever considered that they all actually might be the same thing?? Join me For the 77th episode of the Thin Thinking Podcast , where psychologist, coach, speaker and author of The Little Book of Big Change Dr. Amy Johnson joins me and shares her groundbr...

I am going through "The  Change". That is what my mother called her hot flashes as she rolled her eyes and shook her head with a twinge of shame and wiped the sweat from her brow. For years peri-menopause and menopause have been something we had to endure on our own with dread and shame. It was treated as some sort of disease rather than a stage of life--that when addressed head on can be a powerf...

Stress, anxiety and trauma–have you ever wondered how the impact of these mental states can impact our neurology? Join me today in the 75th episode of the Thin Thinking Podcast as I discuss with my guest, Cat Dillon - a Trauma-informed, registered holistic nutritionist and transformational life coach - the role of stress and trauma on our biology - including our weight. Cat sheds some cutting-edge...

Come on, everyone else is eating it--why can't we? We are too tired to go to the gym--we'll go tomorrow. We will be so good on Monday--so let's live it up until then! Our Inner Rebel can be as seductive and slick as the most expert used car salesman in town. Selling us and our sincere weight goals down the river for an instant of "fun". But it's not so fun feeling out of control and feeling like w...

Putting off going to the gym... Waiting until the very last second to get the article written... Getting last year's taxes filed...and yes, the taxes from the year before filed too... With our busy lives it's so easy to put things off--sometimes it's necessary. But what if procrastination has become more of a chronic issue? What if it may be impacting your work, your relationship, your health or e...

No, I can't do that. I shouldn't do that. That will never happen. Have you ever noticed how many times we shut our ideas and inspirations down before they even have a chance to live? What would life be like if we believed in ourselves enough to say, "yes"--to dare to dream big and then take action on them??, This week, I had a wonderful conversation with the business and life coach who created a p...

Why does it seem like sometimes we are able to control our impulses when it comes to food and managing our weight--and sometimes we just CAN'T. Or so it seems... I mean, here we have great intentions to be healthy and start the day right--but there seems to be this other part of us that takes over and just grabs for things and pops them in our mouths--as the other part of us watches in horror. It...

This week I sat down with a real trailblazer in the world of meditation. If you have meditated before, would like to meditate, or have tried and didn't feel like you "got it"--please join me to have your questions answers and myths about this profound daily practice addressed by the woman who brought meditation into modern daily life. In episode 70 of The Thin Thinking Podcast , I have the honor o...

There is an innocent seeming self-speak phrase that many people use as a way to motivate themselves--to get refocused on their weight loss. It seems like the perfect thing to say to yourself--and yet it can be incredibly self-sabotaging. The way we speak to ourselves really is the difference between continuing to struggle or finally finding success. We can play around with diet and exercise all we...

I hope that if you are in the US you are looking forward to a nice long weekend to celebrate Independence Day. While you are at it would you like to declare some independence from 3-day weekend overeating? Because let's face it--there is something about adding that third day that just makes staying focused so damn hard. Well light the fireworks and wave your flag, because we have you covered with...

Have you ever said, "Today, I'm going to change this bad habit!" and ended up not changing it one bit? We all want to improve ourselves: get healthier, be more productive, spend less time online... But honestly, no matter how much effort we exert in changing, it can be quite challenging. You may be wondering why it is so easy to repeat bad habits and so hard to form good ones? Well, the problem is...

Nothing beats a relaxing vacation, right? Traveling to a different country or town, away from our stressful and busy lives; a moment to have a break, enjoy and discover new places, cultures, and most especially, FOOD! We may be thinking we are on a break during vacation but we don't want our body to take a break from releasing weight. Or at the very least we don't want the stress of gaining back t...

Imagine this scenario… You've been focused on your weight-loss routine - you've been working out and strictly followed  your diet...no cheating at all. Now, you step on that scale. Unfortunately, your weight has not changed a bit. Plateaus can both frustrate and humiliate us. They can bring us down and make us feel absolutely powerless--not a feeling we like to have, right? But on any long-term jo...

The gastric sleeve. Gastric bypass. For many years these surgical procedures have been the option for many people who struggle greatly with weight. Though drastic --opting for these procedures may feel like a last chance to live a healthy life for those suffering with obesity. Many times--people can lose significant amounts of weight very quickly. For some, it's not so quick or they may not lose t...

"Here! Have one, they're my special recipe." … "I got these for you, I know you'll love them!" Food pushers. They exist everywhere: in the office, in our family, in groups of our friends.  So, how do we shift our thinking and speaking so that we can push those food pushers in another direction and away from tempting us with their fattening good intentions? I am so glad you asked. Because in the 63...

The more we understand about the mind-body connection, the more we see that our emotions have power beyond what they seem on the surface. Could it be that they can either create or cure disease? Join me in the 62nd episode of the Thin Thinking Podcast with my guest empowerment strategist, JJ Flizanes, as we dive into this topic and start some powerful, but simple steps towards emotional healing.  ...

My son is learning to drive. It has been a slow and anxiety provoking process! Two weeks ago was a crazy ride. I let him drive to school and on that one trip he almost plowed the side of the house backing out of our driveway and then nearly backed into the garbage truck on the street.  As we were going along he failed to see the fire truck right behind us until it was blaring its horn at us and so...

FERTILITY. WEIGHT. EXERCISE. Have you ever wondered how weight and exercise can affect and impact our fertility? In episode 60 of our Thin Thinking Podcast , I have an insightful interview with Dr. Serena Chen - a professional known for Gynecology, Obstetrics, Reproductive Endocrinology, and Infertility who serves as director of reproductive medicine at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center and the In...

Did you know that most people who struggle with weight lose and gain an average of 250 pounds over their life? We gain, we lose, we gain again. Or does it really have to be that way? I say NO! There is a better way forward, a way that is sustainable and lasting and gives you your power. That is why I am so excited to share with you today's episode 59 of the Thin Thinking podcast is the second inst...

When someone loses weight it is so easy to notice the external changes--but we rarely see the journey from the inside out. For every pound lost there are decisions to be made, stretching past our comfort zone to be done--and inner communications that need tweaking. This month, starting with episode 58 of The Thin Thinking Podcast , I will explore the theme "The Journey of Weight Mastery". I am sta...

Tired of feeling trapped in thinking that has you going around and around in circles about your diet and weight? Our thinking about weight, our expectations and beliefs that are given to us by our family, our culture and the diet industry create a literal trap that we get stuck in and it feels like it's impossible to escape from. So, in episode 57 of the Thin Thinking Podcast , I want to take a lo...

Many people who smoke are very afraid of gaining weight when they stop. After working with smokers for 20 years, I happen to know that this doesn't need to be the case when your mind is in the right place. Many people begin a powerful journey of getting healthier and slimmer when they snuff out their cigarettes or puff their vape for the last time. In episode 56 of Thin Thinking Podcast , my guest...