In episode 28 of the Done with Dieting Podcast, I’m talking all about accountability; specifically, the difference between internal and external accountability – Gretchen Rubin differentiates Upholders from Obligers in her book, The Four Tendencies. As women, we’re socialized to put other people’s wants and needs before our own. So of course it makes sense that most of us can keep commitments to others, but not ourselves. But this quality is changeable. I know because *I* used to not be able to keep commitments to myself. But now I can. And if we ever want to be able to ‘get consistent’, or ‘be disciplined’, putting ourselves and our needs on the list of priorities, is a MUST. What You’ll Learn from this Episode Listen to the Full Episode: Featured on the Show: Full Episode Transcript: You are listening to the Done with Dieting Podcast Episode number 28. Hi, I’m Elizabeth Read More . . .

It’s so frustrating when we want to cultivate a new habit – we see other people doing it seamlessly – and yet, for us, it seems elusive.  Whether it’s consistently exercising, going to bed on time, or eating a healthful diet, for all of us, there are just some habits that just don’t seem to stick. Why is that? Many of us think that we’re just not trying hard enough. Or that we’re just wired this way. But what if it’s neither of those things and something that we can change? In this episode, I’ll explain the Neuro Linguistic Programming Logical Levels of Change, and how it applies to your health behaviors – and what to do to finally figure out how to get ourselves to stick to those behaviors that we KNOW are good for us. What You’ll Learn from this Episode Listen to the Full Episode: Featured on Read More . . .

They say that a goal without a plan is a wish. When we decide that we want to lose weight, run a 5k, or even do something as simple as eating healthier, we know what we want, but often, we don’t spend the time to figure out how it’s going to get done. Sometimes, we think about accomplishing something, and although the idea of having that thing is appealing, we don’t want to do the work to make it happen. But when something IS important, something that we really really want, a little bit of forethought can really help to aid in success. In this episode, you’ll learn how to set goals, and then follow through using the obstacles and barriers that perceive to make us successful. What you’ll Learn from this Episode Listen to the Full Episode: Featured on the Show: Full Episode Transcript: You are listening to the Read More . . .

Has it ever happened to you where you had a weekend where you indulged a bit only to get on the scale on Monday & be completely discouraged?!? As you get on the scale, you see that your weight is up – 5 lbs?!? All of your hard work down the drain!  It feels like you’re starting back at square one What happened?  Is it possible to gain 5 lbs over the weekend? The answer is yes – and no. I mean, clearly it is, because so many of us have had this experience. But is it truly fat? BUT more importantly, what can you do to get rid of it? In this episode, I’m sharing the exact steps you need to take in order to shed that 5 lbs before your next weigh in. What you’ll Learn from this Episode Listen to the Full Episode: Featured on the Show: Read More . . .

Have you ever had the experience where you’ve said to a friend, “OMG! I’ve gained so much weight. I feel so disgusting.” and your friend responds with something like, “You shouldn’t say that. You’re not disgusting. You’re beautiful!”? I mean, we don’t necessarily want our friends to agree with a statement like that, but on the other hand, “You’re not disgusting. You’re beautiful!” feels inauthentic at best. You may even wonder – I know that this body love/self-love thing is something that I need to get behind – so many folks talk about how it’s helpful to treating myself better – and I know that my self-esteem is low. But I really can’t get behind the whole “my body is beautiful” thought process. Maybe my body is the exception to that rule. Body like, love, and acceptance is available to all of us. We’ve just been doing it wrong. In Read More . . .

Over the years, advice on the number of meals you should eat as well as when you should be eating them has changed. And if you talk to anyone who has lost weight long term, I’m sure that you’ll find that the answers for what they do as far as their meals is as varied as their personalities. One of the most popular questions I get after “What should I be eating?” Is “How many meals should I be eating per day?” So, if this is a question that you’ve asked yourself, tune in to episode 23 of the Done with Dieting Podcast. In the episode, I’ll outline the steps to take so that you can tune in to the number of meals that are right for you and your body. What you’ll Learn from this Episode Listen to the Full Episode: Featured on the Show: Full Episode Transcript: You Read More . . .

Do you use the power of visualization when it comes to achieving your goals? If you’re not, you’re missing out. I’ve talked about visualization on the podcast before, in a few techniques that I use within my coaching practice, but on episode 22 of the Done with DIeting Podcast, we’re talking about the power that visualization has to create your results: Visualizing what’s going to happen BEFORE it even happens. See, we often use our past experiences to determine if we’re capable of doing something in the future. (Example: I’ve made rice before, so I’m relatively confident that I can make risotto.)  Because weight loss will often take several attempts before we are successful. We often use those past attempts as evidence that weight loss isn’t meant for us. When your confidence and belief that you can be successful in your goal are low, having a vision can help you Read More . . .

I used to think that I didn’t have any self-discipline. The desire for whatever it was that I was craving was so strong that I couldn’t get over the immediate gratification.  What I didn’t realize was that by giving in to what it was that I wanted in the moment, so that I could be more comfortable mentally, I was giving up what I really wanted – which was to be more comfortable later physically. See, every decision that we make will cause us to feel pain or discomfort now, or discomfort later. It was a lesson that I learned when I realized why I procrastinated so much as a younger woman. Why was I doing that?  I was procrastinating because I was feeling discomfort about doing the thing that I was avoiding doing. As a result, the longer I procrastinated, the worse my discomfort became – until it was Read More . . .

Resolving to be healthier at the beginning of the year seems to make sense. Doesn’t it? It’s a new year … full of possibility … it SEEMS like it would be the perfect time to adopt new habits & break ones that we want to shed. Although there’s no bad time to start the process of getting healthier, in this episode of the Done with Dieting Podcast, you’ll learn why there are other times during the year that may yield better results than the new year, and how to identify and plan for them.  Don’t get me wrong. Creating better habits is a challenge. But when we reduce the friction & harness the power of the brain, we can make it easier on ourselves. What You’ll Learn from this Episode Listen to the Full Episode: Featured on the Show: Full Episode Transcript: You are listening to the Done with Dieting Read More . . .

We women love taking care of others. It’s part of our DNA.  But far too often, we do it so often that we lose sight of who we are as people, what we want, and even what we like to do. We know what everyone else likes, what they want, what their dreams and desires are. But when asked about our own, we seem to be at a loss. Sometimes we take such good care of those folks that we live with, that they become dependent on us – which can feel good until we need some help. And then, when we ask for the help, it doesn’t come. It gets frustrating, and we become resentful. And then we find ourselves yelling about stupid stuff – which isn’t even the real problem. So what is it? In episode 18 of the Done with Dieting Podcast, my guest, Michelle Runnels, shares Read More . . .

Traditional advice says that it takes 21 days to get into a habit that we want to create or out of a habit that we don’t want to do anymore. Anyone who has tried to change their habits knows that it might be a bit longer than that – especially if we’ve had the habit for most of our lives. I used to get so frustrated with myself. Why couldn’t I get my shiz together & just stop eating after dinner? I mean really – why was it so hard? “You just DON’T eat after dinner. You just don’t do it anymore,” I’d tell myself. I tried distracting myself with adult coloring books, painting my nails, chewing gum, all the things. But they never worked. In this episode, you’ll learn how to stop doing habits that don’t serve you anymore; whether it’s the endless snacking that happens between when you Read More . . .

Who doesn’t want to be happier? I don’t think I’ve ever met anyone who has said, “Nope. I don’t need any more happiness in my life. I’m just about all tapped out.” For much of my adult life, I was on the quest to find more happiness in my life & so I did all the things. There is one practice that I’ve settled on that has truly allowed me to become happier in my relationships, my life, AND with my body. Listen in to discover the secret that can help you too. What You’ll Learn from this Episode Listen to the Full Episode: Full Episode Transcript: You are listening to the Done with Dieting Podcast Episode number 16 Hi, I’m Elizabeth Sherman, former corporate high tech executive turn life and weight loss coach. But it wasn’t that long ago that I was searching for that perfect diet, the one Read More . . .

It’s hard not to feel like something is wrong with us when we try so hard to lose weight and it seems like everyone around us is having massive success. Sometimes we feel jealous, petty, and downright resentful. We want to be the supportive friend, but far too often when other people around us are having success in getting consistent with their exercise habits, discovering great new ways of preparing vegetables, or are completely beaming because they feel like they’ve discovered their magic formula, what we really want to do is punch them in the nose. But we can’t do that.  In this episode of the Done with Dieting Podcast, learn the three (3) secrets that can turn that negative thought pattern around so that you can use other people’s success as motivation instead of deflating you. What You’ll Learn from this Episode Listen to the Full Episode: Featured on Read More . . .

Carbs!! They’re so tasty & yet they have such a bad reputation. Everyone says that we have to limit them or go no carb. But is that really true? In this episode of the Done with Dieting Podcast, I’m sharing the truth about carbs – which carbs will help us to feel energized and alert, and which carbs are going to leave us with a carb hangover. Nutrition doesn’t have to be confusing. But when we look to other people to tell us how we should be eating, it can get overwhelming – especially when what we desire is what we’re not ‘supposed to’ eat. It can leave us feeling deprived and frustrated. Learn the truth about carbs so that you can eat them with confidence, and without guilt, shame, or any other negative emotion. What You’ll Learn from this Episode Listen to the Full Episode: Featured on the Show: Read More . . .

I love the Maya Angelou quote “I did then what I knew how to do. Now that I know better, I do better.” As a society, we’ve been taught that being overweight equals disease, being unhealthy,  lazy, stupid, and a whole host of other negative qualities that have nothing to do with our size. So, it makes perfect sense that in our quest to be seen as ‘enough,’ we would try to conform to traditional standards of beauty – which for many of us are just simply unattainable.  In this episode of the Done with Dieting Podcast, I’ve invited my guest, Deb Lesko, to introduce us to the Health at Every Size (HAES) movement, because I believe that the movement is misunderstood. Tune in to learn what the movement is all about, and how adopting some of the movement’s beliefs can help you feel better about yourself. About Debbie Lesko Read More . . .

Want to learn the secret to success in creating better habits? For sure, I can tell you what won’t get you there: And so, what’s the antidote to those methods? It’s B minus health. Leaning into it. Getting 1% better every day. Picking the low hanging fruit. ‘Good enough”. Whatever you want to call it, it all adds up to the same thing: getting incrementally better over time so that you don’t burn out in a flame of glory.  When we apply good enough to our health, it sounds like we aren’t trying. I mean, when we say, “It’s not just good. It’s good enough.” it implies that we could do better. And maybe we can – but at what price? What if the answer to getting to our goal was barely making an effort? In this episode of the Done with Dieting Podcast, learn how to combat all or Read More . . .

There’s no doubt that if we have an organized space, and systems in place to stay organized, that it will free up time and energy, and support the healthy habits that we want to create or maintain. We THINK that it takes a ton of time and work to get everything under control – when we look at our surroundings, it seems completely overwhelming! But today’s guest, Ryan Lanier from Organizing4Good shows us how spending time getting organized ahead of time will actually save time when we don’t have time to spare. If you’re someone who identifies as a ‘hot mess’, and can’t seem to get things under control – AND you’re self-esteem is taking a hit because of it – you do not want to miss this episode. About Ryan Lanier Ryan is the owner and founder of Organizing4Good where she helps busy women/moms control their crazy by simplifying Read More . . .

Most of us view our own emotions negatively – like they’re inconvenient, embarrassing, they’re unnecessary, they get in the way, or they’re feminine and silly. And for others, because they haven’t been in the practice of feeling their emotions, the emotions can be scary or unpredictable. But emotions can be useful tools because they give us clues to what’s happening around us and what we’re really thinknig. Additionally, they’re part of being human – and there’s no escaping having them. More often than we realize, emotions are what drive our decisions – even for the most logical among us. So, getting in touch with what we’re feeling and why can lead to a really profound awareness about why we do what we do – especially when it comes to being able to keep commitments to ourselves, procrastinating, or getting our shiz together. In this episode, learn the steps to become Read More . . .