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Mainstream Media’s Coverage of Weight Loss Beyond Food Restriction & Diets

Laura B. Folkes March 2, 2020

In January as resolutions got underway, the Today Show followed Valerie Bertinelli on her journey of making 2020 a year for her to choose happy. Valerie opened up about her weight struggles over the years and talked about how she has been consistently struggling for the last 50 years with weight gain and weight loss. It’s been a constant cycle she describes as torment. Throughout this journey, she has started to realize that her weight issues are deeper than just the weight and there is an emotional component. She realized she uses food as a way to not feel her feelings.

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Uncover Your True Cravings when Rewarding Yourself with Food

Laura B. Folkes May 29, 2019

After every big accomplishment, family celebration, or even a hard day, it can be easy to tell yourself, ‘When I get home I’m going to eat pizza, ice cream, wine or any other indulgent food because I deserve it.’ Perhaps you find yourself thinking about the reward most of the day as something to look forward to and help you unwind when you get home.

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The Parallel Between Flowers Weathering a Snow Storm and My Clients

Laura B. Folkes April 16, 2019

Last weekend in Chicago we experienced some spring snow. Yes snow in the middle of April! A couple days later, the temperatures rose again into the 60’s. The interesting thing is, the day after the snowfall I was walking around and noticed the flowers were still blooming and hadn’t died from this crazy weather we had. It made me realize how resilient nature can be. That thought reminded me of the parallel of how my clients build resilience through the process of understanding and uncovering their relationship around food.

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When Craving Mac & Cheese isn’t Really About The Mac or The Cheese

Laura B. Folkes March 22, 2019

In a recent workshop I ran, we talked about the common themes that lead to self-sabotage and lacking willpower. After sharing some of the themes, tools and strategies, one of the women asked what tips I typically give people when they eat something out of alignment with their goals so they reach for the healthier option. Since my role as a Health Coach is not to give specific tips and tricks of how to avoid eating something you would consider indulgent, I asked if she would be willing to share an example.

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Get Unstuck With This Limited Time Offering

Laura B. Folkes February 22, 2019

Did you know that only 8% of people achieve their New Year’s goals? Unrealistic expectations are a big reason people don’t end up sticking with their resolution. Even if you’re not into setting New Year’s resolutions, this can be the case with setting any goal.

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Two Simple Ways to Keep Your Discipline at Events

Laura B. Folkes December 11, 2018

Imagine you’re at a social gathering and you walk into a party where you know a couple people but not many. As soon as you walk in the door you make a beeline to the bar and quickly down your first drink. You see the appetizers so you immediately head over and quickly start sampling them.

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New Partnership & Office Location Announcement

Laura B. Folkes November 27, 2018

I’m excited to announce that starting on Friday, December 7, 2018, I’ll have office hours on Fridays from 7:30 AM – 6:30 PM in the Chicago Loop in partnership with Anatomy & Alchemy. This new location is great for anyone who works and lives in the city.

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Reasons You Think About Food More Than You Would Like

Laura B. Folkes September 28, 2018

Being consumed by the thought of food is not just about thinking about what you’re going to eat from meal to meal. It’s also what I call mental gymnastics around food. Before a meal you might think about what the best choice would be. You’re not 100% sure so you go back and forth about whether you should or shouldn’t eat it. Then, afterwards you continue to think about the food choice. Was it the right one? Maybe you feel guilty about it and beat yourself up. Or, maybe you tell yourself ‘it’s OK. I’ll do better during my next meal. Speaking of the next meal, I should eat a salad to be healthy. Oh! And how many calories did I just consume? Can I afford to eat what I have planned for dinner?’

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Reasons You Reward Yourself with Food

Laura B. Folkes September 7, 2018

You walk by the candy bowl at 3:00 and try to resist it but what the heck? After all that you’ve accomplished you think, “I Deserve it!” and grab a handful of chocolate candy. Don’t get me wrong, there’s nothing “bad” about having a handful of chocolate. What isn’t ideal is when regret and guilt kick in because you feel like you have sabotaged your healthy eating efforts.

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Why We Sabotage Our Healthy Eating Efforts

Laura B. Folkes May 14, 2018

One day I was talking to a friend about self-sabotage because it’s a topic that often comes up with my clients. As I was explaining that I wanted to write a blog post about the topic she said, “I’ll start it for you!” because she could relate. Here’s her story and then I’ll get into more about self-sabotage and what it really is and what it means if you’re feeling like you’re getting in the way of your health and weight goals.

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Mainstream Media’s Coverage of Weight Loss Beyond Food Restriction & Diets

Uncover Your True Cravings when Rewarding Yourself with Food

The Parallel Between Flowers Weathering a Snow Storm and My Clients

When Craving Mac & Cheese isn’t Really About The Mac or The Cheese

Get Unstuck With This Limited Time Offering

Two Simple Ways to Keep Your Discipline at Events

New Partnership & Office Location Announcement

Reasons You Think About Food More Than You Would Like

Reasons You Reward Yourself with Food

Why We Sabotage Our Healthy Eating Efforts

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