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3 Eating Plans & My Thoughts on Each (the last being the rare jewel)
Pearl One One day over lunch, a dear friend asked what I thought about intuitive eating, and in a flash I realized that I’d intuitively ate on the cruise for a full week. But at hearing her question,...
View ArticleThe Inspired Eater 2023 Holiday Book-Dessert Gift Guide (for kids too)
Some people are just flat-out hard to buy for, but give them a book on their favorite topic, and watch the explosion of smiles! I’ve read all of the books below (my dad reviewed the baseball ones )...
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The Greatest Question I Ask Myself to Survive the Season of Calories
There’s more to Christmas then eating every calorie in sight. Start with the fur-kids. Pearl One Happy December, Thrivers! I think this one will be a heavy-lifter. I was so happy when this thought...
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How a December Playbook Allows Us to Sail Over the Avalanche of Holiday Calories
This is how to use the calories: make them into a wreath and hang them on the door! Pearl One I’m often asked, “do you stick to smart eating even on vacation (I do), but trips aren’t the only exciting...
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The Ultimate Holiday Drink Guide for Smart Eaters!
This article originally appeared in SixtyandMe. Turns out, maintaining a 55-pound weight loss – after age 50 – isn’t as easy as one might think. Especially in December. Quick backstory: I lost the 55...
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The One Thought that Keeps Every Super Successful Winning Again and Again
Don’t take holiday stress lying down: unless you’re lying in a bath or bed with a phenomenal book. Happy December Thrivers! I still need to get my niece and nephew something for Christmas. She’s 22...
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7 Ways I’m Eating Over the Holiday Weekend (I’d pick a fave, but they’re all...
Beautifully presented “little bites” are one of the secrets to successfully losing and preserving. Pearl One The Big Weekend is upon us and I’m hoping you’ll join me as we head into the holiday’s...
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Happy New Year!! Now Let’s Talk Losing Weight After Age 50
Always your best bet: Brut Champagne (lowest calorie drink going) Pearl One Happy New Year Thrivers!!, of course, but today I’m feeling annoyed. I don’t know if you’ve seen the video on Instagram or...
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We Were Being Infantilized. The Truth About Losing Weight After Age 50
We can likely succeed once we know the truth of how the game’s being played Hello Thrivers! We have new thrivers who’ve just joined us. And welcome everyone!! If you haven’t yet, I encourage you to...
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How to Use One Past Win to Successfully Lose & Preserve After Age 50
How to use a past spectacular accomplishment to elevate our lives today. Pearl One It’s a strong question to ask ourselves: do we think that weight loss/preservation is merely a skill that can be...
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How to Have Your Own Back As You Lose & Preserve
My hope is that one day she’ll live in a smart eating world where making great choices is a snap. Pearl One One of the most “you’ve got to be kidding me” parts about shooting for the stars is that a...
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What the Weight “Experts” Don’t Know that Makes Losing & Preserving More Do-Able
When we’re in it for the long haul: ice cream will happen. It’s what we do next that really matters. Pearl One It’s critically important that I woman-up and admit the truth: I ate a bowl of Kraft Mac...
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How the Boomers Are Shattering Assumptions & What it Means for You and Me
We’re certainly not hooked on All My Children watching daily with cat on lap (no offense to cats everywhere). Pearl One If you’re us, it’s so easy to slip into negative thinking, “been there/done...
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The Role Loneliness Plays In Our Devouring a Bowl of Ice Cream (maybe two)
There’s so many fun ways to embrace Valentine’s Day and have fun. Bowls, table settings, and clothes. We have new people – and welcome!! – if you haven’t yet, I want to encourage you to first read...
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The Mind-Shift I Relied on to Lose Weight & Preserve the Loss for 17 1/2...
Pearl One (Heavy sigh.) It happened again this morning. There I was, drinking caffeine while reading an online newsletter; minding my own business. When I began reading about a man who’d lost 70 lbs....
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Lose Weight & Maintain After Menopause (using this awesome therapy)
The car pertains to my fun day this week, but I chose the pup photo simply because he’s so adorable. Pearl One Hello thrivers!! Welcome to the last Friday of February! We’re getting closer to my...
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Okay, the Weight is Off. Now How Do I Make it a Forever- loss?
Our habits are so valuable they’re like jewels Pearl One Hello fellow thrivers! Several thrivers have let me know that they’re at their preferred weight and now what? Well, in the bad old days, our...
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Do Tiny Wins — like Losing Four Ounces – Really Move the Needle?
It’s easier to have patience with a weight loss trek if you have fun scheduled on your calendar! Hello Thrivers! Let’s jump right in! Pearl One Every year my town center displays the most beautiful...
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What You Need to Know About the Stages of Losing Weight
Hi Thrivers! The time-change hit me harder this year. My sleep schedule is way off. Let’s go: Pearl One At this moment, there are four different kinds of ice cream in our freezer. You see my problem....
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You Need these Mind-Sets to Maintain Your Weight Loss
Success is wonderful, but remember: Smug goeth before a fall. Pearl One I’m hearing from so many of you guys that you’re about to or already have reached your preferred-weight!! Congratulations and...
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