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A Word About “Fat Photos”

These two pictures were taken minutes apart from one another, and there’s the appearance of a solid 20 lbs differential between them.  Feel free to compare for yourself, and keep in mind that I went for the Little Mermaid this Halloween weekend (in case any of you are wondering why I’m wearing a metallic turquoise dress and/or are carrying a giant conch shell).

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Next time someone takes a “fat picture” of you, just remember, you could look like an Olsen twin in the next one.  It ain’t no thang.

On a second note, I felt super sexy in my dress that entire night – so sexy, in fact, that I had a gentleman visitor for the first time in three months.  Go, Isabel, it’s your birthday, Go Isabel.

God help me if I let a fat photo destroy my good time. (Tweet it) 

Make Orgasm Noises While You Eat

No, seriously. Try it. We all know that slowing down, chewing our food and breathing in between bites helps us eat less food and be more present during meals, but even focusing on being present can sometimes feel like a chore. “I don’t WANT to slow down,” I hear all the time. Well, guess what — if you don’t want to do something, you’re not gonna do it very long. Sorry, your food habits are way too deeply ingrained.  If you want to make a change  to your “diet,” it better be FUN.  That’s right, the F-word, FUN.

Ooh-ing and ah-ing over mouthfuls serves two primary functions. First of all, it’s ridiculous — those of us that struggle with food and weight worries tend to take eating waaaay too seriously. RELAX already!

Secondly, eating mindfully doesn’t need to turn into another “should.”  ENJOY that cheesecake sliding down your throat.  Let it be sexy!  I dare you to sit down in the privacy of your own home, and taste your food like it’s the first time…  

Bottom Line:  If you can’t enjoy your food, it will never lose its grip on you.