Big on The Inside

I was working on my Great in 8 workbook yesterday and the urge for chocolate overcame me. Oh, I had to smile..... when the going get tough, Jacinta needs chocolate....
What triggers you to reach for the comfort of food?

I am delighted to report that my coaching room is ready and my coaching practice is open! If you would like help with managing your weight, please get in touch and I can explain how my coaching programs work.

Finally, it's time!
Great in 8 Weight Loss Program is kicking off in Haarlem!

Starting soon, choose between Tuesday mornings or Tuesday evening. It will go for 8 weeks, providing support and encouragement from the group to help you achieve your weight loss goals.

Information evening will be announced soon. Just wanted to give you a heads up that Jac is Back and it's time to get this program up and running in Haarlem.

Get in touch if you are impatient and want to know more NOW.
www.bigontheinside.com

I feel a RANT coming on........

Time magazine article about science looking into which diets truly work.

First thing that bugs me is that there's a hidden assumption that diets possess some magical, mysterious quality that will make you thin. Think about it - if you suddenly drop your calorie intake to 1000 calories or less per day, of course you will lose weight. Nothing magical about that.

Second thing that bugs me is "truly work" - how do we define this? Every diet, followed strictly will make you lose weight. My intention says that we are really asking is - will this diet keep me skin forever. And the answer is NO!!!

Our weight issues are a complex interplay of different forces. and one thing for sure, if you don't work on the emotional aspects of your relationship with food, then maintaining a healthy weight will be a constant challenge.

Learning to Love Yourself

Learning to Love Yourself | Health Digezt The topic of self-love and learning to love yourself have been a big issue in our society. We live in a time that every little thing we do or have can be

Great comment from a participant - "Since being in Singapore and not focussing on my weight, I've lost 2 Kgs". when I asked what she thinks made the difference, she answered "Because I'm Happy!"

Which is exactly why I think we should focus on our emotional needs and not go on a diet if we want to lose weight!

Thank you Woolf Works, Boabab photography school, Sabine's Healthy Baskets, Expat Living and Anouk Kooijmans from Happy Expat for your free vouchers or presents for the goody bags!!!

It's hard to believe that May 7 has come & gone so fast. It was a great evening. The participants were amazing. Looking forward to giving the next talk on wednesday at May 27. Please send me a PM or drop me an email if you are coming along.

SUPERMARKET SHELVES - Shopping the other day, I was conscious of how many shelves in the supermarket I simply pass by because the products are things I cannot eat. My body reacts to quite a number of additives, preservatives and colourings. I am not a food freak, I adore eating and I adore the things that are not good for me......... But.... I won't eat canned soup, or packets of things that are processed. It baffles me that people would buy a pancake mix for example.... It is too easy to make up a pancake mix - why would you buy a readymade box?

I can't help but worry about all the children who are fed so many chemicals and well intentioned parents have no idea what they are putting in their children's bodies.
I hope Jamie Oliver and team continue to push the message that we need to relearn how to eat healthy foods and learn to cook without using too many unnecessary chemicals.
OK.... my rant for the day is done. thanks for listening.

A SUGARLESS WEEK ...... oh what a week! Finally made the commitment to stop with the sugar, knowing full well it would be at least 4 days of torture as my body adjusted. And it was! On Monday afternoon I had to go to bed as there was no energy to even stand up. Delighted to report that the energy is building up again. It just goes to show what an impact sugar has on your body. It's scary.