If you want to stop overeating after the holidays, don’t get stricter – build three skills: wake up before you eat (out of autopilot), build self-trust around treats, and end the restrict–binge–regret cycle by eating in a way you can actually repeat in real life. TL;DR (read this if you’re tired) If you want help applying this): I’m teaching a free workshop called How to Stop Overeating without Going on a Diet on January 13, 2026 at 2:00 PM Eastern (replay included). Register here Why overeating after the holidays feels so stubborn Here’s the post-holiday pattern I see all the time: Between Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s… there’s food everywhere. Parties. Treats at work. Family stuff. Travel stuff. “We’re celebrating!” stuff. So you “allow” yourself to eat it. Maybe you even enjoy it (as you should). But then January hits and your pants feel tight, your cravings feel loud, and Read More . . .
What to Eat When You’re Tired and Nothing Sounds Good
When you’re tired and nothing sounds good, the goal isn’t to “cook a real meal from scratch”—it’s to use a pre-decided low-energy dinner plan (shortcuts + simple mix-and-match) so you can eat well without thinking too hard. TL;DR Here’s what matters when your brain is fried and dinner feels personal: You’re the kind of woman who can do hard things… and dinner still breaks you Let me guess: It’s around 6:00–7:00pm. You’ve been “on” all day. Work. People. Emails. Decisions. Maybe a commute. Maybe caretaking. Maybe adult kids. Maybe a partner who’s wonderfully capable… and somehow still waiting for you to start dinner like you’re the opening act. You walk in the door. The fridge is full. And nothing sounds good. Not because you’re picky. Not because you’re dramatic. Not because you “lack discipline.” But because the whole situation is a perfect storm of three problems happening at the same Read More . . .
Achieving Optimal Health in Midlife
Dive into the world of personalized wellness and discover how achieving optimal health in midlife is not just a dream but a tangible reality. Through the power of health coaching and a holistic approach to well-being, learn how to craft a health journey that respects your individuality, embraces life’s changes, and guides you towards sustainable, fulfilling health habits. This journey is about finding balance, vitality, and joy in your wellness journey, tailored exclusively for you. Read More . . .
Done with Dieting Episode #63: Listener Questions
Elizabeth Answers Listener Questions We’re diving into a listener Q&A episode this week, and we’re going to be covering topics on eating, exercising, mindset and more. A lot of these questions are linked to one another, so we’re covering a lot of ground today. I’ve received questions on nutrition and what your diet should look like, what we should be doing for exercise, and how to start, as well as ways that we want to get through a plateau. We plan on doing more listener Q&A episodes, and I believe this one will be useful to all you ladies in midlife out there who want to cut through all of the clutter, feel better & live a healthier life. My own journey has involved all of these topics, so tune in today! What you’ll Learn from this Episode Does coffee count towards my water consumption? Does the taste for sweets Read More . . .