It always comes down to loving the self
This weight journal entry is about the ebb and flow of eating habits. When everything is going well, there is no need to overeat - and when things are rough, we grab the bag of cookies.
understanding weight
To snack or to be uncomfortable…
Snacking has always been a way for Diana to cope with discomfort, and over the years it has turned into a habit. This weight journal entry describes one of those typical days when your first impulse to deal with uncomfortable situations is to eat!
Can I trust my eyes?
Diana discusses some issues she has been working on lately: judging ourselves in the mirror, a distorted view of ourselves, fear of weight gain and constantly weighing ourselves on the scale.
Sometimes it’s torture to stop eating…
This weight journal entry is about how hard it is to stop eating - even if you are full...even if you know it's too much...even if your tummy hurts. Sometimes self love means watching yourself with compassion - even if you "can't" help yourself in that moment, know that you are aware and that you …
Books that have helped me…
Diana shares another entry from her weight journal and introduces some literature that has helped her find peace with her weight, body image and food over the years.
Find your comfortable weight – connect to the WHY
Connect to the WHY – the true purpose you want to live in your authentic body – a body that mirrors your genuine self. Beyond the bla bla of looking good in a pair of jeans lies your true reason to find your perfect weight. Connecting to that is the beginning of meaningful and successful …
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Is food Love?
Food can feel like love…is it love? Is it ok to feel that way about food? With awareness and self-reflection, I try to appreciate the fun and soothing food can offer – without abusing it…not easy for me! Also, why is it so hard to stop eating when you’re full sometimes?
Gaining weight is frustrating…why I stay positive
Gaining weight can really be tough – and it can ruin your whole day/week/month…are we so vain that we let it bother us so much? Or is there more to it than just vanity? In this vlog, I explain why I prioritize my weight management and why it is so essential for me to keep …
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Overweight can have a purpose
Diana reads an entry in her weight journal where she starts realizing that there is a “purpose” to her over-weight and with this understanding, she can stop feeling cursed…