the devil inside

you know that little voice that tells you that you are hungry when you are most definitely not?

ya...hate it!

this is pure habit

do you find yourself walking over to the fridge & opening it several times a day for no reason?

this will prove to you that you are EITHER....

A. Bored

B. Emotional

C. Have a tape worm or

D. LIKE EVERYONE ELSE

eating gives us something to do

and we most definatly EAT OUR FEELINGS

here are some helpful tips to keep your lips sealed

I MEAN....

1. Drink 8oz of water

2. Wait - esp if you have just eaten

your body takes at least 15-20 until it knows whether you have had your fill or not. Allow your tummy time to catch up with your greed...i mean your eyes.

3. Stretch

4. Go for a walk

5. Crunches - do crunches every time you want to eat something that is NOT a meal.....that will get you really ripped

6. Stop associating TV or MOVIES with food. Sit, watch & enjoy. That is the time to NOT multitask.

7. I've heard, that doing something with your hands will distract you, but i dont knit, so maybe twiddling your thumbs? sign language? animal hands are pretty fun

8. Brush your teeth

9. READ

10. Figure out your triggers - if you know what they are, then you can stay away from them

please understand that we all do this

jus tlisten to your intuition

not your tummy

not your brain

not the scale

BE KIND

feed yourself cleanly & in proper portions

drink LOADS of water

sip tea

get outside & put your toes in the grass

if you happen to be as lucky as we los angelenos

stick those tootsies into the big blue

nighty night