It takes a whole lot of courage to make change in your life; it’s why many people don’t take action to change. Even though things may be very painful – your body could be in pain because of the extra weight and your life may be suffering in many different areas because of this - but [...]
Are You READY To Change and Lose Weight?

Here’s a great topic that has come up at The Fit Shack before and that’s that there’s a big difference between wanting to lose weight and being ready and willing to lose weight. It’s easy to tell yourself that you want to change but the real test comes when you’re in the moment and have to make those [...]
Why Medicating Your Stress & Anxiety with Food Doesn’t Work
We’re at week eleven in my self-experiment with Lucinda Bassett’s Attacking Anxiety and Depression program. Just a couple more weeks and I’ll have completed this program although just like any area of self-growth and self-improvement it never really “ends”, but rather when you learn healthy life coping skills then you’re in a position to continue [...]
Does Obsessive Thinking Drive You to Overeat?

So, have you ever engaged in obsessive, scary thinking, telling yourself all kinds of things that got you all worked up, scared, and worried? Have you ever found yourself turning to food to try to quell those scary, obsessive thoughts and feelings? Week 10 – Attacking Anxiety and Depression Wow, we’re already at week 10 in [...]
