Episode #41 Changing How You Look By Changing How You Think

We are on our 41st episode this week and just when you thought that there was nothing more to learn about fitness and weight loss especially for women above 40, you will  discover more tips and tools from the experts in the field. However, one thing to remember is that even if we follow the best tips and acquire the right tools, we can never change how we look and live unless we start changing how we think. Dean Dwyer, author of the book Make Shift Happen: Change How You Look By Changing How You Think, is our guest in this episode. We talk about the different mindsets that we have regarding food and exercise, and how our way of thinking directly affects how we live our lives. Highlights of the episode: Change how you look: Transformation is a result of what we do and how we thinkOutsourcing your food? How you can change your relationship with foodHow I found an alternative to joint replacement When more isn’t better: The disadvantages of going into the extremeBe your own expert: Discarding what doesn't work for youThe turning point for Dean DwyerAn effective mindset when going through your mini-challenges with “food bullies”Navigating awkward and difficult food situations: Choosing to live big It’s a dynamic, fascinating journey: A quick-fix solution doesn't existRealizing how you can't force your body and finding a sustainable solutionFinding your purpose and finding your personal philosophy on problem solvingEveryone's got a story of losing weight: Expand your area of influenceWillpower as a mindset: Setting a plan in placeHow do you handle cravings and cheat days?The bigger picture: Changing not just your health, but also the life you're living