Berta is a respected weight loss counselor who has educated and empowered hundreds of women JUST LIKE YOU to lose the excess weight that prevents them from living their dream and becoming the woman they were meant to be. Her gift, and the reason her program is SO SUCCESSFUL, is her ability to break down every detail of your weight loss journey so you can be prepared for the challenges and understand the emotional components behind them. If you liked this article, you'll LOVE her blog and FREE e-zine sign up at http://www.justloseit.com/blog.
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Why does everything have to change when our relationship status changes? You didn't lose the weight for "him", so why are you now gaining it back? Explore this common derailment, and re-commit to not losing your self in the midst of your bliss.
There are many ways to curb your appetite and your food cravings! It isn't always easy to do, but if you hang in there, you can teach yourself to end some of the cravings. You'll be surprised at how much easier it is to stick to your plan when you have removed some of the most common craving triggers.
Did you know that some of the diets out there are actually dangerous? Additionally, many are or based on unfounded scientific claims! This article explains why Berta's natural and holistic approach avoids some of the problems she sees with The Atkins Diet and the Eat For Your Blood Type diet.
If you only have a couple pounds to loose, that's one thing, but you will never lose substantial weight if you view your new way of eating as a diet – a temporary event. What you're after is a lifestyle change. In this article Berta addresses the seductive nature of the commercial weight loss industry and its effect on our wallets and our behinds!
Unconscious eating is so common that even those of us who are the most focused and dedicated to our goals can unknowingly pack in hundreds of additional calories every day without even noticing. Women who prepare meals for a family are particularly susceptible to this saboteur.
Who should you invite to dinner this week? Ask "Friendly Flora!" This article about a commonly overlooked aspect of your diet details why you need to be more aware of monitoring and keeping your intestinal tract healthy if you wish for overall good health.
What (or who?) will give you the inspiration – the emotional energy-- to stay committed to the goal. Think of some of the important words I have taught you new meanings for along the way: Longevity and Consistency; where will your resolve come from?
Did you know why eating food loaded with MSG is harmful to your health? We have all heard talk about it, but I doubt many of you are worried, since you might think it's only applicable to the occasional Chinese food take-out, right? Well folks, let the worry begin because I have some bad news for you!
Later summer brings many emotions with it, some of which are disappointment that what we thought would happen, well, didn't. This emotional state can easily translate into some pretty damaging eating. Berta connects with us so we can identify the feelings we might be experiencing and gives us two easy, solid strategies to help us hang in there.
Processed meat, particularly the all-American hot dog, is not good for you. Read the facts that led me to break up my (and my children's) "relationship" with this potentially deadly food.

