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How I Won My Battle with Food Addiction: A Journey of Recovery and Hope
Hey there!
I was mid-way through recording a podcast when I said something that really resonated with me. "Food addiction is debilitating emotionally, mentally, spiritually, and physically. It encompasses everything. It lights up my brain and causes me to eat more and more. It is absolutely mental anguish, and I don't want to live that way today, and I don't."
Could you relate? Does it feel like you're stuck in a never-ending struggle to stop, but just can't seem to get there?
Well, let's div…
Why Why WHY
In every person's life, there comes a moment—a defining instant where they stand at the crossroads between who they are and who they wish to become. At this juncture, one question towers above all others, shining like a beacon through the fog of uncertainty: *Why?*
Why do some goals make us leap out of bed with zeal each morning?
Why does envisioning certain dreams set our hearts ablaze with passion?
The answer lies hidden within two simple yet profound letters - **Y** and **W**, merged toget…
The Cookie Conundrum: How We Have Been Hijacked and Manipulated To Crave
Have you ever witnessed a moment so simple, yet so profound, that it altered your perspective on life? I have, and it involved a three-year-old, a cookie, and a flight to Florida.
The Power of a Cookie
On that fateful day, amidst the cramped space of an airplane cabin, a child's relentless cries pierced the air. It was the kind of situation that would make anyone's heart race—a desperate plea for calm. Then, like a scene from a modern-day parable, a flight attendant offered the child a cookie.…
Your Why Matters... It Seriously Matters
In every person's life, there comes a moment—a defining instant where they stand at the crossroads between who they are and who they wish to become. At this juncture, one question towers above all others, shining like a beacon through the fog of uncertainty: *Why?*
Why do some goals make us leap out of bed with zeal each morning?
Why does envisioning certain dreams set our hearts ablaze with passion?
The answer lies hidden within two simple yet profound letters - **Y** and **W**, merged toget…
The Secret Craving Triggers in Your Pantry: Revealing the 3 Hidden Ingredients
Quick question...
Have you ever felt like certain foods have a mysterious power over you? That no matter how strong your resolve, some snacks seem to cast a spell on your self-control, leaving you with cravings that just won't quit? You're not alone, and the culprit isn't your willpower—it's likely lurking in the ingredient lists of your favorite processed foods.
The Hidden Culprits
In my latest enlightening video, "3 Hidden Ingredients in Processed Foods That Fuel Your Cravings," we're takin…
I am asked this more than anything else
Picture this: You're cruising at 35,000 feet, bound for the sunny shores of Florida. The promise of blue skies, warm breezes, and the company of the Food Addiction Institute. It's a gathering of brilliant minds, all committed to unraveling the complexities of food addiction and simplifying recovery.
But then, the unexpected happens. The cabin, once filled with the soft hum of engines and the occasional rustle of magazines, is suddenly shattered by a sound no traveler is ever prepared for—a thr…
How I quit fast food - the easy way
Can I share a little secret with you? It's something that might change the way you look at your cravings.
Here's the truth: your struggle with highly processed junk 'food' isn't your fault. Billions of dollars are being poured into making sure you get hooked and stay hooked. But, don't lose hope – I've got another secret for you.
With the right information and support, you can overcome those cravings. The key? You need to starve them out, and I'm here to show you how.
Quick question for you…
Willpower Won't Work And Something That Will
It's tiring to have to constantly fight our nagging and incessant food cravings, isn't it?
It can be downright exhausting!
Reminders come at you all day long to eat, eat, eat, eat, eat!
The cookies in the cabinet that sweet talk you...!
Can you relate?
If you identify with these nagging, constant, relentless food thoughts, then you're going to love this video update, where I share with you the #1 mistake everyone makes when they try to overcome their cravings... AND the surprisingly simp…
Not Another Diet
Every time one of my daughters has a birthday, my wife Kelly and I have a tradition of taking the morning off and going on a mini-adventure with the birthday girl. Last week it was Violet's turn as we celebrated her 3rd birthday.
We found ourselves in a little flea market-style consignment shop and i was shocked at what I discovered... and then I realized I wasn't shocked at all, I was simply angry and disappointed!
There were diet books EVERYWHERE, at every single stall and booth!
Why did…
Recovery Protection, Stupid Plans and More
I was so excited to be interviewed by Shun Forman for the 9th Annual Kick Sugar Summit!
Shun and I go way back... actually she was a participant in the very first sugar addiction group I ever ran.
We dove right into some of my favorite topics... Recovery Protection, Stupid Plans, and Connection is Protection... it's all about staying stopped, No Matter What!
If you know you're an addict, or you think you might be one, this video is for you!
I recently heard from an addict who watched thi…