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December 24, 2010
Wishing You A Yummy & Wonderful Holiday!
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Wishing You A Yummy & Wonderful Holiday! originally appeared on on December 24, 2010.
December 21, 2010
Contest: Calling All Fat Positive Artists!
Calling all fat positive artists!
In a few weeks, I'll be announcing the launch of my new interview series: Body Love Revolutionaries. We already have some amazing people on board, and it's going to be an absolute blast.
I've got the revolutionaries lining up, but what I don't have is an image to use for my site that says "Body Love Revolutionary!"
What I'm Looking For:
So I'm looking for an amazing image that symbolizes what it means to be a Body Love Revolutionary.
I'm looking for images of your original creations, such as:
paintings
drawings
other graphics
photographs, as long as they don't show a particular person's face (as gorgeous as it may be).
What The Winner Wins:
Your image will be used (with a credit and link to the site of your choice) on e-mails and posts about The Body Love Revolutionaries Interview Series (i.e., reaching thousands of people).
A free Body Love Breakthrough Session with me.
A signed copy of Stop Dieting Now: 25 Reasons To Stop, 25 Ways To Heal.
How To Apply:
Post a comment below with a link to your image.
Be sure to leave your name and email address!
Be sure to submit your image by 12/31/10.
I'm looking forward to seeing your submissions!
Please note: I will choose a winner and announce it during the week of January 2nd. By submitting your image, you're granting me and Body Love Wellness the right to use it in promotions for The Body Love Revolutionary Series, however, you retain full ownership of you work.
(c) Golda Poretsky 2010
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Contest: Calling All Fat Positive Artists! originally appeared on on December 21, 2010.
December 20, 2010
Holiday Special: Enjoying The Food Without The Stress
Golda Poretsky, HHC
http://www.bodylovewellness.com
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While most magazines are scaring you about OMG HOLIDAY OVEREATING WEIGHT GAIN PANTS EXPLOSIONS OMG!!!! As you've probably guessed, I have a different way of viewing all of this.
There is often really delicious, awesome food at holiday gatherings. And, contrary to what we often hear and think about holiday food, great food is one of the awesome things about holidays, right? It's part of the enjoyment, it's part of the ritual. It's a reminder that this time of year is special, and we honor it by making really special food.
There is nothing wrong with loving holiday food, but stressing about it feels terrible. So how do you let go of the holiday food stress so you can just enjoy the holiday?
Here's what I recommend.
1) Breathe For Relaxation – Note that I didn't actually write "deep breathing," because this is a little different.
How Do You Do It? — When you're feeling stressed out during the holidays, take a breath in through your nose, filling your lungs about two thirds of the way. Then hold it for about 5 seconds, and then breathe out.
Why Does It Work? — By breathing in and then holding your breath for a few seconds, your body gets the message that your blood pressure has gone up a bit, so it then dilates your blood vessels, lowering your blood pressure, increasing circulation, and giving you a feeling of relaxation. Also, by breathing in two thirds of the way, you're not artificially exerting the body by taking a deep, totally lung filling breath. By relaxing your body, you help to destress your mind and body, allowing you to enjoy yourself and your food, and better digest it.
2) Savor Your Food – Holiday foods and special occasions really are special, so it feels good to get the full enjoyment from these wonderful foods.
How Do You Do It? — Rather than eating quickly, take time to enjoy your food with all of your available senses. Notice how it looks. Notice the delicious aromas. Notice the texture and the taste as the fork meets your mouth. Do this whether you're eating sweet potatoes or turkey or salad or dessert.
Why Does It Work? — By savoring, you're engaging your body and mind in the process of eating. Savoring stops the "Oh no. This is so many calories, isn't it? Let's see, I had the … and I haven't been to the gym and I still want to have the…" conversation that causes so much stress. Savoring allows you to enjoy your food with your full attention. It also makes it easier to notice your hunger and fullness, because your mind and body are both aware of the eating process.
3) Feel Gratitude – Feeling gratitude for the holidays and your loved ones is like savoring the experience of the holidays themselves.
How Do You Do It? — When you start to feel stressed, take a moment to feel gratitude instead. Feel gratitude for whatever is enjoyable about the holidays — seeing your nephew play with a toy you picked out for him, spending time with a relative that you don't usually see, taking a walk with your sister between dinner and dessert, having the day off from work. Just take a moment to feel grateful or appreciative for what you have.
Why Does It Work? — Feeling grateful puts you right into the present moment. You stop feeling guilty about overeating at lunch and worrying about traveling back the next day. You just experience, instead, what is, and see it from a place of appreciation, rather than stress.
I hope you'll try these tips and let me know how it goes in the comments section. By the way, most of what I suggested here only takes a few seconds or so and can be done anywhere at any time!
Also, if you want more support in having a happier, healthier holiday, you can get instant access to a recording of last week's teleclass, How To Eat Healthfully During The Holidays, by putting your info in the box below.
I would like the audio recording of your FREE 60-Minute Teleclass on "How To Eat Healthfully During The Holidays."
Send me the details at my email address below.
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Please note, upon registration, you will also receive a complimentary subscription to the Body Love Wellness Newsletter. We will not share, rent or sell your information to any other organization.
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Golda Poretsky, H.H.C. is a certified holistic health counselor who specializes in transforming your relationship with food and your body. Go to http://www.bodylovewellness.com/stay-in-touch/ to sign up for her newsletter and get your free download — Golda's Top Ten Tips For Divine Dining!
© Golda Poretsky 2010
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Holiday Special: Enjoying The Food Without The Stress originally appeared on on December 20, 2010.
December 18, 2010
This Weekend Only: Free E-book Download As My Holiday Gift To You!
by Golda Poretsky, H.H.C.
www.bodylovewellness.com
I hope you're having a great weekend!
As my holiday gift to you, I'm offering you a FREE copy of my e-book, Stop Dieting Now: 25 Reasons To Stop, 25 Ways To Heal. This book will support you in:
Healing from the dieting/bingeing cycle.
Understanding why diets never seem to work in the long term.
Simple techniques for freeing yourself from negative body image.
Easy ways to lower your stress levels when it comes to food.
How to know when you're hungry and full and act on that information.
And so much more!
And it's FREE for this weekend only!
Just enter your info in the boxes below to get your free download.
If you're looking for a more optimized Kindle version, you can download it here for just $6.97, or get a printed copy here for just $9.97.
I'm wishing you all a fabulous holiday!
Yes, Golda, please sign me up to receive a FREE instant download of Stop Dieting Now: 25 Reasons To Stop, 25 Ways To Heal.
Name
Please note, upon registration, you will also receive a complimentary subscription to the Body Love Wellness Newsletter. We will not share, rent or sell your information to any other organization.
(c) Golda Poretsky 2010
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December 15, 2010
Affirmation Of The Week
This week's affirmation:
"My body is the perfect size."
Try it out and let me know how it affects your week!
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December 13, 2010
Holiday Special: Wintry Wellness
"Kissing The Moon" by Wyanne Thompson, available at Voluptuart.com
Golda Poretsky, HHC
http://www.bodylovewellness.com
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Sometimes, December can feel like an unending crush of obligations. From shopping for a gift for your father's brother's nephew's cousin's former roommate to figuring out what dishes your raw vegan friends will like, to making sure deals close at work before Christmas, to finals if you're in school, etc., etc. it can all be very overwhelming.
But if you're feeling overwhelmed this year, or you're one of those people who always seems to get sick or run down in early January, the answer may be as simple as taking a little more care of yourself right now.
At this time of year (if you're living in the Northern Hemisphere), you're feeling the pull of all of these obligations but you're also feeling a different, contrary pull as well. You're probably feeling like you should be getting a little more sleep, pay more attention to your dreams, and go inward to connect with yourself and your loved ones on a deeper level.
All of this makes perfect sense, right? The nights are longer and in a few days (December 21st) we'll have the longest night of the year. And while many cultures have celebrated the Winter Solstice as the rebirth of the Sun (since the days get longer after the solstice), Winter's long nights give us a lot of time where the strongest light in the sky is the Moon. In many ancient and current Nature-based religions, the Moon is associated with the feminine principle in the Universe, and the power and wisdom that comes from deep connection to ourselves and our communities, dreamtime, intuition and receptivity. And so, just as it's important to really celebrate the joy of being with and connecting with loved ones, it's also really important, especially at this time of year, to get in touch with yourself, your desires, and your needs.
So here are some tips for a happier, healthier holiday this year!
Top Tips For A Happier, Healthier Holiday:
Increase Your Self Care – During the holidays, we often cut out self care to make more time for all we have to do. But making time for self care is key to feeling good during the holidays and after. For some self care ideas, click here.
Set Loving Boundaries – Setting boundaries with your loved ones can make the difference in your experience this holiday. To learn how to do this, click here.
Focus On Receiving – Giving is great, but receiving can be even better. For tips on how to feel better by receiving more, click here.
Stay Sensual – Engaging all of your senses at holiday parties and meals is the key to staying relaxed, staying in your body and really enjoying each moment.
A Free Teleclass Won't Hurt — Have a happier, healthier holiday this year by registering for our upcoming FREE teleclass, How To Eat Healthfully During The Holidays. Click here to register for free.
As always, let me know if you try these suggestions, and how it goes!♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥
Golda Poretsky, H.H.C. is a certified holistic health counselor who specializes in transforming your relationship with food and your body. Go to http://www.bodylovewellness.com/stay-in-touch/ to sign up for her newsletter and get your free download — Golda's Top Ten Tips For Divine Dining!
(c) Golda Poretsky 2010
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December 9, 2010
Affirmation Of The Week
This week's affirmation:
"It feels good to set loving boundaries."
Try it out and let me know how it affects your week!
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December 7, 2010
Happy Birthday, Podcast!
The Body Love Wellness Podcast is a year old today! Yay!
It's been awesome to see that people all over the world have been connecting with Body Love Wellness via the podcast. We have nearly 12,000 subscribers, which completely blows my mind!
You can subscribe to the podcast for free and download as many episodes as you want for free. Listen on your computer or mp3 player, and enjoy a little body positive support throughout your day!
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December 6, 2010
Holiday Special: Across This Line, You Do Not!*
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So we're officially into December, and that often means holidays and holiday celebrations.
For many of us, that also means dealing with family members, some of whom may not respect our choices. These choices can range from what we eat, to how much time we want to spend with them, to what we wear, to who we sleep with.
In other words, you may be hearing a lot of:
"Why don't we see you more?"
"Where's that boyfriend of yours?"
"Are you sure you want a second piece of cake?"
These are just a few examples, and I'm sure at least one resonated with you.
If you've grown up with food and body image issues, you probably learned from a young age to "just deal" with these comments, to just handle it, be a peacemaker, and not say much back other than an attempt to justify your choices.
So let's talk about how you can change this dynamic. The way to do it is to set loving boundaries with the people you love.
Why Set Boundaries?
Here's an example. Let's say you're staying with your family of origin Christmas Eve Day and Christmas Day (which fall on a Friday and Saturday this year), and your mom really wants you to stay through Sunday night. You, on the other hand, really want to leave Saturday evening so that you have Sunday to relax before a really heavy workweek.
If you set this boundary with your mom and make it clear that you're leaving on Saturday evening, you get a lot of benefits. You are being loving toward yourself by standing up and acknowledging what you need (key for healing from emotional eating, poor self esteem, and a variety of other issues) and you're getting what you need (a day to spend quietly at home). You're also being loving toward your mom, because she's clear on how you feel, you've said it in a kind way (more on that in a bit), and she can make the most of the time she has with you while you're there.
If you don't set this boundary, you end up with a lot of negative effects. You feel resentful toward your family for "making" you stay the full weekend. You miss out on that quiet Sunday that you so desire. And, once again, you're putting other people's needs before your own, sending the message to yourself that your needs are not as important as theirs.
How To Set Loving Boundaries
1) Acknowledge The Other Person, Their Feelings & Positive Motives
2) Make Your Request Clearly
3) Do So From A Place Of Asserting Your Needs, Rather Than Resentment
What This Sounds Like
Using the example above, it would sound like this: "Mom, you know I love to spend time with you and I know you want me to stay for the whole weekend, but I've decided to head back on Saturday night because I have a crazy week coming up at work. So let's just make the most of the time I'm here, okay?"
See, in this example, you're being very clear about how much you love your mother, and yet you're setting a boundary by also being clear about the choice that you've made.
And because it's the holiday season, here's something you can use when you're dealing with relatives who like to make comments about what you eat, or your weight or anything else that's totally inappropriate:
"I know you're concerned about me, but I don't feel comfortable when you comment on what I eat or my weight, so please don't do that again."
If they don't take the hint, say it again. And again.
Just a note, setting boundaries can be really hard. Women (especially those with food and body image issues) are often taught to go along and put other people's needs ahead of their own. Just know that if this is really challenging for you, you are not alone, but trust me, the benefits of setting meaningful boundaries are great.
*For those of you who aren't "achievers", I'm quoting a line from The Big Lebowski in the title of this blog entry, like a complete dork.
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Want to learn more about setting loving boundaries? Have a happier, healthier holiday this year by registering for our upcoming FREE teleclass, How To Eat Healthfully During The Holidays. Click here to register for free.
Golda Poretsky, H.H.C. is a certified holistic health counselor who specializes in transforming your relationship with food and your body. Go to http://www.bodylovewellness.com/stay-in-touch/ to sign up for her newsletter and get your free download — Golda's Top Ten Tips For Divine Dining!
© Golda Poretsky 2010
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Holiday Special: Across This Line, You Do Not!* originally appeared on on December 6, 2010.
December 1, 2010
Affirmation Of The Week
This week's affirmation:
"It is safe to reach out for support."
Try it out and let me know how it affects your week!
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Affirmation Of The Week originally appeared on on December 1, 2010.
