Are you interested in a FREE tele-seminar with some of our experts about living a Health at Every Size life? If so, please reply directly to this newsletter to let us know. Featured Weekly Tips MENTAL WELLNESS: “Soul Food” by Golda Eating What You Like Is Really Powerful How often do you make food decisions based upon what you "should" have rather than what you want to have? This week, experiment with eating what you like and giving yourself what you want. Just make sure to really savor and taste your food and affirm for yourself that you can have what you want. If you have a particularly strong block against giving yourself what you want due to guilt or other reasons, grant yourself a bit of forgiveness this week to try out this tip. For more support with this tip check out this week’s Soul Food blog. NUTRITION: “Feed Your Life” by Sara Enjoy Some Summertime Recipes Have you ever noticed that your body craves different things depending on the time of year? In the wintertime we want heavier, heartier and warmer foods to help us feel comfortable and deeply sated. On the contrary, summertime and the hotter weather that comes with it incline us towards lighter foods, more fruits and brighter vegetables. With summertime here, this week, start experimenting with some of the fresh summer foods that are appearing in farmer’s markets, grocery stores and fruit stands. You can begin by trying some of the great recipes I’ve provided in this week’s Feed Your Life blog. And don’t forge to check out my tips on preparing for a smooth and easier summer-food experience. FITNESS: “Fitness For All” by Sue Countering the Top 3 Weather-Related Complaints for not Getting Outside and Moving I think we’ve all done it: opted not to go out the front door and face the heat/cold/rain/etc. and move our bodies even though our bodies want to be moved. Here are three of the most common complaints I get to going outside and moving around - and my counterarguments. This week, no matter what side of the equator you’re on, don’t let these complaints get in the way of you getting outside to move your body. Featured Blogs and Forums Word of the Week: Commitment, by Andrea My Grandmother taught me an important lesson: true commitment to another person requires sacrifice. However, commitment gives you a sense of purpose, a sense of partnership and a sense of belonging - and these blessings are worth the hardships. Read more about Andrea’s thoughts on commitment. Quote of the Week: It is not the eyes of others I am wary of, but my own. - Norman Coward Upcoming Events
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