How to Not Overeat at 4th of July Parties

Hey there...I was going to write Part 2 of Why Fear Doesn't Motivate People To Lose Weight, but I'm going to put that on hold for a couple of reasons. First, I want to hear from YOU. How many of you have weight loss stories? What motivated YOU to lose weight and keep it off? Let me know by posting your comments below.

Secondly, I want to help people think ahead so they don't overeat during the July 4th festivities. I do this with my clients over the phone all the time. They tell me what social events they have coming up soon and what their game plan is so they don't go overboard and splurge like they used to do.

So, think about what you're going to be doing tomorrow. Going to a bbq? Having friends over? Visualize yourself at this social event and decide now what you are going to do to avoid overeating. Maybe you'll walk around with a cup of water or soda in your hand the whole time so instead of overeating, you can take small sips throughout the event. It helps to have something constantly in your hands so you don't reach for extra food.

Visualize yourself going through the buffet line only one time and eating the food slowly that you chose. Before going through the line, you can avoid impulsively spooning everything onto your plate by deciding what you will eat and how much of it.

For those of you with success stories who used new strategies to not overeat at social events, I want to hear from you! What worked? What did you try that was new, different, and successful? For those of you who overate, what would you do differently next time? What would you do the same?

Wishing everyone a very fun and healthy 4th,

Camille
Life Coach and Author of Stop Overeating Today!

p.s. Don't forget to tell me what motivated you to successfully lose weight by posting your comment - thanks!
p.p.s. For more stop overeating strategies, visit my website: http://www.stopovereatingtips.com

I'm Joining Ellen Degeneres on Her Quit Sugar Campaign

I gave up sugar in '05 for health reasons & here I go again! Sugar is an easy emotional/physical pick-me-up & there are better alternatives that won’t send me crashing & craving. I have a tiring schedule, a demanding baby & my own business.

My tip is from my book, Stop Overeating Today. Visualize It: If you crave sugar, try this exercise. Let's say ice cream is calling your name. Don’t you deserve something special? Ask yourself: What else can I do besides eating sugar that will be just as rewarding? Hmm...Relaxing in bed with a good book! Visualize it as if you were watching yourself. With crystal clear detail, picture standing up & walking away from the freezer. Visualize taking each step towards your bedroom, pulling your book from under your bed, flopping down onto your comforter, & opening up to the page you left off on. Imagine how good it feels to lose yourself in the book & relax. Now that you have a plan, you just need to fulfill it, like a programmed robot. This strategy works because once you’ve visualized it, your brain believes it’s possible & you feel motivated & empowered to make it a reality.

How it's going for me? I'm addicted to sugar so the first couple weeks are detox. I stopped buying sugary treats at the store, even for my hubby (sorry honey!) When he buys ice cream, he hides it in the back of the freezer so I won't notice. Sometimes I feel like pulling my hair out, but as soon as I can go ten days, usually I'm craving free.

Visualize Thin and Healthy

Do you need weight loss motivation, especially when you feel like overeating or not exercising? One of the most powerful weight loss tools is tapping into the power of visualization. Anyone can start practicing visualization today. It is easy to learn and has fantastic results.

To begin, create a simple goal in your mind, such as going on a walk outside for exercise. Now, answer a couple questions. When would you like to go on this walk? After work? In ten minutes? Visualize yourself getting everything ready so you can go. Will you need to change your clothes and put on your running shoes? Do you need to fill up your water bottle? In your mind's eye, see yourself going through these motions with crystal clarity, as though it were actually happening. Now, decide where you will go on your walk. Will it be around your neighborhood? If so, imagine and picture the route you will take and the sights you will see, as the sounds you will hear, and how good it will feel to be using your muscles and accomplishing your goal. Now that you have everything mapped out in your head and you have visualized with crystal clarity how you can accomplish your goal, all you need to do is get going. Visualizing helps clear your mind of obstacles that may stand in your way when you are not clear about what your goal is and exactly how you will accomplish it. It gives you a sense of empowerment and motivation and is a weight loss tool you can utilize on a daily basis.

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