Golda Poretsky's Blog, page 33
October 4, 2010
OMG Get Excited: Celebrity Weight Loss News*
Kelly Osbourne: Now And A Few Years Ago
Golda Poretsky, HHC
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*Um, don't get too excited.
Back in 2002, I really dug the show The Osbournes. I was sort of fascinated by Ozzy and Sharon, and I liked that their kids, Kelly and Jack were clearly unskinny.
I hadn't thought much about those kids since watching the show, but the other night, I was flipping channels and I caught a glimpse of Kelly Osbourne, who has reportedly gone from a size 14 to a size 0/2. I was really shocked by the dramatic change, but then I just got really annoyed. Apparently, when asked about how she lost the weight, she said, "There is no secret. It's the old-fashioned way of making a commitment to yourself and waking up every day and doing it."
Really, Kelly, that's all?
*HEADESK*
I'm all for making a commitments to yourself to do healthy things and following up on that, but that does not make a size 14 a size 0/2. No f-ing way. And what kind of message does that send to all the people who hear or read this crap and think that there's something wrong with them when they are making that commitment and not losing weight. Does that mean that "waking up every day and doing it" translates to "restrict your food intake more and more and exercise more and more"?
Oh, wait, wait, wait! She also recommends nibbling an apple before bed and practicing pilates oh, and dancing.
Maybe that's what we're missing.
Or maybe it's the fact that Osbourne has hyperthyroid disorder and has refused treatment because she's afraid of gaining weight.
So wait. Maybe it's not about "making a commitment to yourself and waking up every day and doing it"? Maybe it's really about having a condition that causes you to lose weight and you're so afraid of gaining that you don't want to treat it?
So, Kelly, let me get this straight. We should make a commitment, wake up and do it, nibble an apple before bed, practice pilates, try to get adopted by famous parents or get a reality TV gig so that we can go on Dancing With The Stars, and somehow induce hyperthyroidism and then, finally, we'll be skinny like you?! Well, why didn't you say so?
By the way, I'm not ragging on Kelly Osbourne as if she's the only famous person who has lost weight and said stupid things as a result. And I know, too, that she's been in the public eye from a young age and has been scrutinized and ridiculed for her weight for years. No one deserves that, and this focus and scrutiny on women's weight, with the expectation that anyone in the public eye should be underweight, is an absolute f-ing tragedy. But it saddens me that she's conformed and is now spouting diet advice. My well-fed gut is telling me that apples and pilates and even a thyroid condition has not led her to lose this much weight. I won't say I told you so.
So this week, look with a critical eye at any celebrity weight loss or diet news. What do you notice when you scratch the surface?
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Struggling with food and body image issues? Looking to transform your relationship with food and your body? Then sign up for your free Body Love Breakthrough Session by clicking here.
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!
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October 1, 2010
Last Day To Register For The Empress Club!
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September 30, 2010
LAST DAY TO GET AN AMAZING RATE ON THE EMPRESS CLUB!
If you are ready to own your beauty, own your body, and own your health, then you are ready for the Empress Club, my new group coaching program.
Check it out here, or just keep reading…
As an Empress Club member. You will:
Learn powerful tools to IMMEDIATELY change the way you relate to your body
Get my unique process for healing from long held emotional eating patterns
Get support from other women who know your struggles and will support you in moving forward
Own your beauty like you never have before
How to understand what cravings really mean and give your body the nutrition it needs
Receive Health At Every Size based counseling — scientifically proven to positively influence health indicators more than diet programs
Set healthy boundaries based upon your needs and desires
Build your business or career by networking with other Empresses
And so much more!
Now, you're probably wondering how all of this works. As in, "What exactly do I get as an Empress Club member?" So here's a breakdown of all that you get to participate in as an Empress Club member.
First, there are the calls. You will get 12 food and body image group coaching sessions in a teleclass form. Each session will be 60-90 minutes long. These classes will be in a workshop style, with a mixture of teaching and Q&A. These are calls where you'll learn tools to support you in transforming your food and body image issues. And, you'll get my personal, in-depth coaching on your specific questions. And you'll learn a lot from the questions and successes of your peers!
Then, there's membership in the exclusive Empress Club community site. You'll be granted access to your own members-only protected site where you can get your questions answered by me and my team, share knowledge and inspiration with other members, and access the downloadable audios and other program resources. This is the place to share your experiences, get support, post pictures, network, and so much more!
Plus, we have the bonus Live Event, which I call the Empress Club Coronation. This is a 2-day, private event, where you get your chance to meet the amazing women that you've connected with in the Empress Club in person.
Day 1 is a plus size shopping event, where we'll head to Brooklyn to visit Re/Dress NYC and Lee Lee's Valise — two wonderful stores dedicated to fabulous plus-size clothes. There, trained stylists will help you create fantastic looks that look great on you. Day 2 is our spa day, where you get to pamper yourself at Spa Castle, an amazing, multi-level spa. We'll talk body love as we relax and chat in jacuzzis, saunas and whirlpools. Please note: Attendance at the Empress Club Coronation isn't required, and no new material will be covered. However, it is my personal wish that everyone be able to attend.
That crazy amazing deal on this program that I've been telling you about ENDS TODAY. So if you're ready to sign up, or just want to learn more, just click the button below. You'll be taken to a link where you'll get even more info about the program, and get the opportunity to sign up at this really low early bird rate!
I can't wait for you to join me, Empress!
xoxo,
Golda
Body Love Coach
www.bodylovewellness.com
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September 29, 2010
Affirmation Of The Week
This week's affirmation:
"I am a creative powerhouse."
Try it out and let me know how it affects your week!
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September 27, 2010
Get Creative
Golda Poretsky, HHC
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Before writing this post, I was staring down a to-do list that had me nearly in tears. I needed to write my blog, start writing my teleclass (I write myself a 30 page script for each one!), respond to about 10 emails, and more, and it was already getting late.
Ack!
In the old days, I would have powered through. I would not left my desk until everything was done, even if my brain felt like i...
September 22, 2010
Affirmation Of The Week
This week's affirmation:
"I am hot stuff."
Try it out and let me know how it affects your week!
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Attracting Love By Loving Your Body — FREE 75 Minute Teleclass Next Tuesday!
Do you feel like how you look is getting in the way of your dating life? Have you all but given up on dating? If you're in a relationship, do you feel like your relationship has lost its spark or that you're less attractive to your significant other?
We all live with weird mixed messages about how we should look and feel about ourselves. We feel that if we don't have "perfect" everything, then we're going to lose out on the love game. And then we're told that we need to love ourselves in ...
September 20, 2010
Time For A New Hobby
I would very much like to bring boardwalk hobby horse racing back, but I'm only one person!
Golda Poretsky, HHC
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September 19, 2010
Golda On The Radio, Monday, September 20th at 2pm Eastern!
Catch me on Stop Stressing Radio! Hosts Zohar Adner and Michelle Lamoureax will be asking me lots of tough questions about weight, health, body image and more!
Go to www.blogtalkradio.com/stopstressing at that time to tune in! If you've got questions for me during the interview, please call (347) 857-3382 or email zo@stopstressingout.com.
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Book Signing Party + Plus Size SCUBA + Re/Dress NYC = Awesomeness
Re/Dress NYC presents a double-header of Underwater Big Adventures & Body Love!
Who could resist an event like this?
Re/Dress NYC will be hosting me and Liz Nickels of Big Adventure SCUBA camp!
I'll be signing my book, Stop Dieting Now, 25 Reasons To Stop, 25 Ways To Heal, and answering questions on intuitive eating, healing body image issues, and breaking free from diet culture.
Liz will be screening Faith Pennick's documentary about her plus size SCUBA camp and will do a SCUBA Q&A!
This event...
