Find it difficult to constantly maintain healthy habits? That’s because habit change is a skill you build continuously, through practice and by taking action. Here’s a quick tip that works to get me moving every time: Do the Opposite!

Do the Opposite

"Do the opposite" means take the opposite action from what your brain and body want to do. What you “feel-like” is the primal, auto-pilot, lazy-brain’s direction. And auto-pilot will always retreat to old...

Resistance to healthy routines is natural and normal. Especially when it's time to go back to work or school, after enjoying summer vacation. A plan can get you started, but resistance is a reliable rebel that covertly shows up to derail even the most solid plans and routines! Learn how to identify the unsuspecting ways resistance causes interference and get tips to help stop the sabotage so you can maintain momentum with your healthy habits and routines! 

Resistance is Hidden...

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Self-Love is my secret motivation! Why? Because I know, “You’ll quit what you don’t care about.” Which means, you’ll stop working to improve and maintain your health if you don’t have real self-love established. 

When I was upset with my body and feeling discouraged and frustrated with my excess weight, I’d tell myself, “I’ll love myself more once I get to my healthy weight.” But then I learned that the...

"Could you do it for $1million?" That's what I ask myself when things get hard or when I feel stressed, overwhelmed and challenged. I try to give myself a "jolt" to help see the situation differently. A shift in mental perspective requires some firm, reassuring & nurturing self-talk. Here are a few things I say to myself to retrieve my optimism, build resiliency and tap into my underlying determination to keep going! 

1. It’s simple, but not easy. I use this as a mantra to...

You've likely been focused on friends & family these last few weeks, now it's time for YOU to recharge & take time for yourself! Self-care isn't selfish, it's how you show appreciation & value for your healthy body and mind! Sharing what I do DAILY, OCCASIONALLY & what I deliberately SCHEDULE to encourage & inspire you to make time for yourself in some small way, each & every day! 

Watch my complete guide to help "Build Your Own Self-Care Routine" in the Member's...

Wonder why you can’t stop eating certain processed foods? Emerson reveals how overconsumption is commonly triggered by substances & ingredients in food & why it’s not a matter of self-control. You’ll learn how ingredients & stimulating substances like caffeine, sugar & monosodium glutamate drive cravings, hunger & appetite. She’ll tell you where to look & how to find these stimulating substances. And you’ll get practical tips on how you...

When attempting a big lifestyle change, support is absolutely key!