Do you know people who are awesome? Are they cool and amazing because of the size of their jeans? Their weight? No, of course not. In this episode, Dr. Nina helps you size up your life, emphasize what’s important, and start feeling awesome!
Does the phrase “pool party” create anxiety or dread? If the idea of BBQs and bathing suits makes you wish you’d stayed on your diet all summer, then consider this: Maybe you’re not a failure at dieting; maybe dieting has failed you.
How do you talk about your body? Do you say things like, “I’m huge and I’m disgusting” and put yourself down? The way you talk about yourself affects the way you feel, which leads to overeating. In this episode, Dr. Nina gives you strategies to stop the negative cycle. Losing weight takes time, but you can drop the fat talk in no time.
Do you think you should be smarter, more compassionate or take more risks? Do you keep parts of yourself hidden from friends or family? If so, the characters from The Wizard Of Oz can inspire you to challenge the negative or incorrect ideas you have about yourself. When you feel better, it’s easier to make better food choices and lose weight.
When you’re upset, do you tell yourself to look on the bright side? If so, you may be making things worse instead of better. In this episode, Dr. Nina explains the ways you may be dismissing yourself and offers suggestions on how to respond differently to yourself and how to tolerate difficult emotions.
Do you think you need to lose weight in order to feel better about yourself? It’s actually the other way around. When you gain confidence, it’s easier to lose weight. Dr. Nina explains the various aspects of self-esteem and helps identify the blocks to your self-worth so that you can feel good about yourself.
