If you think that weight loss is not a piece of cake, and that I’m crazy, just talk to the hundreds of people who have finally quit dieting and started living. It’s been proven in studies that very small children who are put into a room with tables full of every kind of food you can imagine will eventually start eating in a balanced way.

What happens as we get older? We aren’t listening to our intuition and we get emotionally attached to certain foods. Children just automatically tune in to what they need until they get the blood sugar problems that come with over-indulging in sweets, and the emotional problems of life.

What’s the solution as we get older? Emotional problems are always with us, but we can find solutions that don’t involve food. My book has a whole section on psychological reasons people retain weight and in that section there are exercises for passing off emotions. You can also use whatever you know. 

Emotions are like steam - if you trap it, it becomes very dangerous, but let it blow off naturally, as it is created, and it will keep you happier, as well as your family and friends! Weight loss is a piece of cake when you handle your emotions regularly. Look into tools for that, like EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique), seeing a therapist, or simply journaling.

 Supply your pantry and refrigerator with healthful food. You know what that is for you. Make sure you have good choices in the house, but don’t feel like you have to always eat grapefruit and salad. Just make sure it’s there when you want it. Then weight loss is a piece of cake!