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Weight Loss Without Dieting? 4 Ways To Ditch The Diet And Actually Lose Weight (For Real This Time!)

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Let’s start with what we know: dieting can drive you absolutely insane.

It makes you obsess about food, crave everything on the “forbidden” list, and end up falling into eating overdrive (when you inevitably give in, that is!).

If you’ve been with me for a while, you know about the pitfalls of traditional diets. And I’m sure that you’ve experienced plenty of them firsthand.

And yet, so many of us who struggle with food are terrified to let go of the very thing that keeps them stuck in the trap–that ironclad regimen that tells you what you can and can’t eat.

Seriously–what happens when you drop the rules that you’ve clung to for so long? Will your life degenerate into a food free-for-all without the authority of a pre-approved eating plan?

Or is it the diet itself causing the problem it’s supposed to solve?

I’ve helped thousands of women break free from binge eating. And inevitably, when we get to the part about dropping the diet rules, we run into that deer-in-headlights kind of fear.

People think if they stop dieting, their lives will become a binge-fest. They think they’ll lose all control with food, gain more weight, and be stuck on the binge train for good.

But what if I told you that the way to win the weight loss battle is to stop seeing it as a battle?

That’s right–I’m saying that the way to lose weight is to stop dieting.

I know that sounds counter intuitive. It might even sound too good to be true. But the truth is that if you want lasting weight loss, letting go of the “diet” is the only way.

So why is that, and what really happens when you throw the rules out the window?

First, let’s talk about what happens when you get stuck in the diet trap.

Restricting your food–the cornerstone of most diets–tricks your brain into believing it’s in danger. That lower-level, survival-based part of your head takes charge. And before you know it, those urges to eat uncontrollably are running your life.

What’s more, your ability to live a balanced and healthy life is bypassed by those doomsday fears. The higher part of your brain where the real you resides has no say in the matter.

But happens when you stop sounding the diet alarm altogether?

It’s pretty magical, actually…

The less you stress about what’s on your plate, the more those food-focused thoughts go away. Your natural hunger and fullness cues return. You intuitively know what to eat and when, and you feel more satisfied and more connected.

And then it gets even better from there!

As you build this connection with your body, you naturally gravitate toward foods that support you. Foods that leave you standing in your power. And coincidentally enough, foods that set you up for sustainable weight loss, too.

All it takes is breaking free of the diet crazies!

Does that sound easier said than done? Let me show you a few empowering steps to help you let go of diet rules–and bring back peace, balance, and freedom your body and your food!

Ready to ditch the diet AND set yourself up for sustainable weight loss?

Let’s do this!

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Step # 1: Add In Versus Subtracting This isn’t about force this is about shifting your focus.

That is, moving your sights from what you think you can’t have to what you know that you can have.

Think of it. When it comes to dieting, what’s the usual procedure? It’s all about eliminating bread. Taking out dairy. No carbs. No gluten. No this, no that. It’s about taking things away.

Pretty soon, all you’re thinking about is what you’re taking OFF the table.

But what if you chose to see all the fabulous food that you CAN have? What if you “crowded out” everything on the “no” list with the nourishing, supportive food that loves you back?

Make it about adding in rather than taking away, and watch how your perspective changes!  

Here’s a practical example…

Let’s say your diet could use a little healthy upgrade. Instead of deciding that you need to immediately cut out carbs, bread, and dairy, ask yourself this…

“What is one vegetable that I like, and how can I add that in?”

And once you introduce one new veggie, add in another. You’d gradually add in nourishing and supportive foods, and with the attitude of YES rather than the drudgery of NO.

It’s an immediate perception shift that opens the door to food possibilities instead of closing it! (And the more you shift your food thoughts to the positive side, the more of an overall positive vibe you’ll adopt, too!)

Step #2: Create steady and sustainable changes. I bet you know what happens when you try to radically change your life in one day.

Even if you roll with the changes for a while, eventually you fall off the wagon. And end up back where you started (or worse).

But if you layer in changes one by one, you build a solid foundation. And create a better chance for long-term results!

Here is how to put this into action right now. Grab a pen and paper and write down everything it would take to be free with your body and your food. Think about how you want to feel–what would it take to get there?

Is it being kinder to your body? Maybe drinking more water or making present moment food choices? Is it simply slowing down at mealtime and enjoying every bite?

Decide on the steps. Then start implementing those steps, one at a time.

Think of what you could accomplish over a few months of taking small, consistent baby steps. Wouldn’t that support you more than a crash diet that you quit after a week (and proceed to binge all weekend)?

Slow and steady wins the race in a lot of things. And sustainable weight loss is no exception.

Step #3: Choosing what you need right NOW. Who hasn’t been down that road where they ate too much at lunchtime, so they think have to skimp on dinner?

Or how about that moment when you realize that you’re going out tonight, so you skip lunch “just in case” you go on a feeding frenzy at dinner?

But what if you stop, listen to your body, and make a food choice based on what’s happening right now?

In other words, what does your body need to honor your well-being, regardless of what you ate yesterday (or what you might eat tomorrow)?

You don’t have to order the salad because you think it’s the right thing to do. It’s about honoring yourself by making present moment food choices based on how you want to feel.

I bring up knowing how you want to feel quite often, and there’s a reason for that. Knowing your desired feelings is the setup for the point of it all, which I’ll cover in Step 4!

Step #4: Choosing the foods that make you feel amazing. Here’s the thing: nobody eats “perfectly” all the time. What matters most is being consistent, not being flawless.

The more often you choose foods that make you feel alive, the more you’re going to feel the effects of a beautiful partnership with your body. Eventually, you’ll start to naturally crave the foods that light you up. And without even trying!

Believe it or not, there’s even one more bonus to supportive and nourishing food!

When you make food choices based on the feelings you desire the most, you feel more at peace. And your stress response plummets.

Here’s why that matters…

A stressed-out body clings to weight for dear life. But if you stress less, you set off a chain reaction of physiological magic.

Your digestion is optimized. Your metabolism resets. Your body comes into balance. That’s the beauty of eating not only to fuel your body, but also to feel amazing in your own skin!  

So slow down at mealtime, be present in your body, and listen to what it needs. Instead summarily demanding that you eat this and don’t eat that, ask your body what it needs right now to feel loved and alive. And roll with it in the moment.

Eating this way is the path to lasting health and well-being. And what’s more, it’s also the natural and loving way to release any weight that you don’t need.

If traditional diets have let you down and kept you stuck, these tips might change your life!

And these steps are just the beginning. I have many more ways to help you release weight with ease, get your sanity back, and feel amazing in your body again!

If you’re looking for a deeper dive into this radical approach to weight loss, I’ve got a special gift for you!

Click the image below where I’ve got a special gift for you! We call them, “Craving Cards”, and they’re one of our most popular tools!

If you ever feel night time cravings, sugar cravings, the urge to just say “screw it I’m going to start my diet over tomorrow”, or like you need a little body confidence pick me up… 

Just grab a card, go through the prompts, and shift it instantly!

Click the image above and let me know where to send them!

You’ll also get mini demo video training sessions for each card where I share how to use the cards and some of my best tips for food freedom forever!

With our Craving Cards and Demo Series… 

You’ll learn how to stop cravings in their tracks, feel confident, and get back your power, fast! 

Love,
Brittany

PS: Want the exact freedom and ease with our foods that myself and thousands of our clients get to experience?

In our Beating Binge Eating Blueprint (BBEB), I show you how to make this happen in just 8 weeks!

Many of our students have seen a DRASTIC difference in as little as a few days!

It’s our signature program, and up until recently, it was $3000 or more to join.

For now, you can get it as a part of our Food Freedom Collection for practically free by clicking the image below!

There is no catch…every resource I’ve created for food freedom and body confidence will land straight in your if you just click that image below and let me know where to send it!

Let Go of These 3 Things for Lasting Weight Loss (A Guide To Ending The War With Your Body)

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Over the last several years, I’ve helped thousands of women lose weight. But their success has gone well beyond shedding a few pounds.

Our clients at Beating Binge Eating transcend their struggles with their bodies. They leave behind binge and emotional eating for good. And they create loving partnerships with their bodies that lead to effortless weight loss.

Not only have I helped my clients heal themselves, but I’ve freed myself from a long-standing body war as well.

But even though we’ve had wild success with our clients, what I’m about to share might still sound a bit “contrary to popular belief.”

Still, if you’re up for some outside-the-box advice from someone who has been at the frontline, stay with me!

Today, I’m sharing what NOT to do. That is, the top three attitudes to drop if you ever want sustainable weight loss.

I’ve had a lot of first-hand experience in this area. And I’ve transcended a 12-year struggle gaining and losing the same 40 pounds using the unorthodox strategies I’m about to share.

I did it without fighting my body, restricting my food, or pushing myself to stick to a torturous diet plan. I’ve shared this knowledge with thousands of other women, who created the same results for themselves.

And they were successful mainly because they were willing to do what I did…

Let go of what WASN’T working.

Today I’m sharing the three things I STOPPED doing. The three ideas I left behind, which led me to freedom, flow, and ease.

So what are these three steps to body bliss?

Watch the Video Below Where I Reveal Everything You MUST Let Go of For Your Body to Let Go of Weight

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Number One: Put Your Desire to Lose Weight on the Shelf (aka shift your focus elsewhere) I know how this sounds. If you want to lose weight, stop trying to lose weight? But it turns out that if you see it from the right perspective, it’s quite logical. And effective.

Here’s what I mean by that…

I say put weight loss on the shelf because you don’t have to release the desire to release weight completely…it’s ok to want to shift your body…but we don’t want it being your main focus or your decisions being driven from that place of lack, force, fear etc

When you cling to the idea that you need to make something happen (or else!), it takes a toll on your mental state. It riles up your emotions. You get tunnel-vision and focus on what is wrong in your life.

And before you know it, you’re in a full-scale battle to fix what’s wrong. Immediately if not sooner.

So how does that show up when you’re convinced that you have to drop 20 pounds or face some imagined catastrophe?

You obsess over what you can and can’t eat. Those forbidden foods take over your brain. And you’re stuck in a shame spiral that keeps going and going…

If you’re susceptible to binge or emotional eating, the triggers can throw you into eating overdrive, too. It’s a side effect of what happens when you attempt to lose weight without healing the underlying issues.

But if you drop the ironclad focus on weight loss, you also drop the pressure. And contrary to what you might think, stopping the fight doesn’t mean that you won’t release the weight.

In fact, when you take the pressure off, you actually set yourself up for weight loss success!

Think of it. When there’s no pressure, you have fewer food-obsessed thoughts. Your cravings disappear. You find peace and connection with your body.

And best of all, this is often the time when your body naturally releases the weight that it no longer needs. Magical, right?

Number Two: Let go of where you think you “should” be. I’m a fan of goals, especially when they’re motivating and inspiring ones. But if you’re caught up in the stress of not being where you want to be yet, a motivating vision can morph into a painful trap.

If you’re familiar with the law of attraction, you’ve heard the saying, “what what you focus on expands.” So if you focus only on the gap between your current reality and your future vision, the Universe can’t help but respond with more of what you’ve already got.

But if you shift your energy to the vision that you DO want (instead of maligning what you don’t have yet), it’s a brand new ballgame.

Try this reframe: if you were at your ideal weight right now, how would you walk, how would you talk, and how would you feel?

Decide how you want to feel in your ideal body. Keep that vision of your future self. And focus on how it would feel to be there already.

Then, bring your future reality (instead of your current frustration) into your life NOW. It’s a lot more inspiring (and effective) than bemoaning the fact that you’re not there yet.

Number Three: Let go of the fight. Just as in the last example, it can be a big-time challenge to embrace the joy of something you have yet to receive. (Believe me, that’s a tough one, and it takes practice!)

But if you’re denying yourself any joy until you meet your goal, it’s a safe bet that the happiness you seek will elude you. Why?

Here’s the thing–if you perpetually seek joy outside of yourself, you’ll always be looking. You’ll never be totally satisfied. And it will become an ongoing quest with no foreseeable end.

And more than likely, you’ll continue pushing, striving, and stressing to fill your cup. Over time, it becomes a fight that you’ll never really win.

Just fighting to lose weight and obsessing over how far away your dreams are, the more you push against your current reality, the more you get stuck there.

And the longer you keep the battle alive, the more you create stress-based patterns in your brain.

We’re talking about the self-destructive, repetitive behaviors that get stuck on “repeat” and fuel your fire. And when a battle cry accidentally becomes your mantra, I bet you can guess what that does to your body and your brain.

You inadvertently create self-sabotage and resistance. And keeping those self-destructive patterns alive eventually overshadows your dreams.

Weight loss is not about holding on. It’s about letting go. So if you want to encourage your body to let go of what no longer serves it, shift from war to peace. Stop battling with your body, and build a partnership with it instead.

The path to bona fide freedom and sustainable weight loss is letting go. It’s freeing yourself from the need to lose weight. It’s about not beating yourself for being miles away from your goal. It’s about honoring your vision, appreciating where you are now, and taking the journey one step at a time.

Most of all, it’s about ending the battle with your body. And replacing control with connection.

Now, if this sounds out of left field to you, I get it. I was caught up in a war with my body for years. And I know that if someone would’ve suggested waving a white flag to me back then, I would’ve shut them down in a heartbeat.

Letting go is often a lot scarier than keeping the fight alive. But in the long run, it is the only strategy that works.

The truth is that 95% of traditional, control-based diets fail. The only ones that offer long-term change are based on empowerment instead of force.

The most beneficial plans are lifestyles more than strategies. They encourage deep personal growth and self-development instead of merely relying on a list of diet rules. (Rules that quite frankly do a lot more harm than good!)

Here’s the bottom line: there is something wrong with the traditional weight-loss system, and it’s NOT you. And today, you have an opportunity to flip the system on its head and free yourself from the chaos!

If you’re ready to make big things happen by letting go, I created something special just for you!

Click the image below where I’ve got a special gift for you! We call them, “Craving Cards”, and they’re one of our most popular tools!

If you ever feel night time cravings, sugar cravings, the urge to just say “screw it I’m going to start my diet over tomorrow”, or like you need a little body confidence pick me up… 

Just grab a card, go through the prompts, and shift it instantly!

Click the image above and let me know where to send them!

You’ll also get mini demo video training sessions for each card where I share how to use the cards and some of my best tips for food freedom forever!

With our Craving Cards and Demo Series… 

You’ll learn how to stop cravings in their tracks, feel confident, and get back your power, fast! 

Love,
Brittany

PS: Want the exact freedom and ease with our foods that myself and thousands of our clients get to experience?

In our Beating Binge Eating Blueprint (BBEB), I show you how to make this happen in just 8 weeks!

Many of our students have seen a DRASTIC difference in as little as a few days!

It’s our signature program, and up until recently, it was $3000 or more to join.

For now, you can get it as a part of our Food Freedom Collection for practically free by clicking the image below!

There is no catch…every resource I’ve created for food freedom and body confidence will land straight in your if you just click that image below and let me know where to send it!

Masculine Vs. Feminine Weight Loss: Balancing Both So You Can Radically Shift Your Body

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Think about the last diet plan that you tried. I bet it was a clear, structured, step-by-step regimen that promised miraculous results–IF you followed the directions to the letter.

I’m guessing it told you to eat this food and not that one. Follow this exercise plan and don’t miss a day. Track every bite, calorie, and macronutrient, and stay vigilant.

It probably didn’t say much about connecting with your body, getting out of your head, or eating with your intuition.

So what is the most noteworthy difference between those hardcore, controlling, structured plans and what we teach here at Beating Binge Eating?

We make a distinction that most weight loss plans don’t–the difference between masculine and feminine weight loss strategies.

What does THAT mean? Does it mean that “masculine” plans are only for men, and women need to stick to the “feminine” strategies if they want big-time results?

Not at all. It’s not a gender difference I’m talking about here. It’s a question of energy.

From it’s very beginnings, the diet and fitness industry has only legitimized the masculine side of weight loss. And there has been little or no talk about feminine energetic power.

Why does this matter?

Because feminine energy might actually be the missing piece to the weight loss struggle that has been plaguing you. And this might be the first that you’ve heard of it, too.

So if this concept is new to you, you’re in for a game-changing treat!

It’s actually an super-simple principle. And it starts with understanding the yin and yang of weight loss…

Watch the video below where I share how to balance masculine and feminine weight-loss ideas–and how the two working together can shift your weight-loss efforts to your favor!

I’ll share how the diet and fitness world tends to overlook femininity while overselling masculinity. And I’ll show you how to tap into your feminine power to supercharge your weight loss results–and with surprisingly little effort!

Ready to rethink everything you know about weight loss, diet, and exercise?

Let’s get to it!

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Now, to begin, let’s define some terms and set the record straight. Everyone has both masculine and feminine energy, no matter how they identify themselves. We’re talking about an energetic rather than a sex-based designation.

And energetically speaking, masculinity and femininity operate in decisively different ways.

Masculine energy is linear, focused, and goal-oriented. It’s the strategic, logic-based power that helps you solve puzzles or manipulate your environment. And it’s certainly handy when you’re tackling a well-defined task with an “alpha to omega” plan.

Then there’s the feminine side. Feminine energy is nurturing, mothering, and receptive. It’s about surrender rather than forcing. It’s about going with the flow rather than sticking to a rigid plan.

Feminine strength is intuition-rich. Have you ever had a “gut feeling” or a moment when you “just knew” something? It’s that sixth sense that people often call “woman’s intuition.” That is feminine energy at its finest.

If you look around, you’ll see that society runs on the masculine side. Our corporate structures, leadership roles, business, and industry–all of them thrive on structure, order, and logic.

But that doesn’t mean that masculine drive is more powerful or productive than the feminine vibe. There’s a long-standing misconception that feminine energy is passive and directionless.

But that couldn’t be further from the truth.

In fact, the principles of feminine energy–letting go, surrendering, nourishment, and care –are the key to freedom with your body and your food.

Think of how most diets work. You follow a strict plan, you accomplish a goal. You stick to a logical step-by-step regimen, and maybe, just maybe your body releases weight…

And granted, there’s a lot of evidence to support the cause-and-effect, masculine path to weight loss success.

Then again, there’s the pesky fact that up to 95% of traditional diets fail. And most people wind up gaining back more weight than they initially lost…especially women.

Why do the rigid, controlling, logic-based plans have such disappointing track records? Chalk it up to the unintended consequences of a controlling, mind-based drive.

Rigid regimens trigger food-fixation. They encourage the kind of restrictive eating that nobody can indefinitely keep up. And when you finally give up on an unsustainable plan, you rebound with excessive overeating.

That leaves you right back where you started. (Or even worse off!)  

Now, if you’ve been part of my world for a while, you know that I’m all about freedom. The mantra is peace and contentment with your body and your food.

And if freedom is what you want, it’s going to take a little less force and a lot more ease. It means working with your body instead of engaging in constant warfare.

Sounds like a job for your feminine side, doesn’t it?

Masculine-based weight loss is about pushing and forcing. Feminine-based weight loss thrives on flow. Control and restriction is a page from the masculine energy playbook. But connecting with your body and honoring its cues is quintessentially feminine.

Tapping into feminine power is overlooked in the health and fitness industry, which is unfortunate. But if you balance both energy types, the results are magical.

I’m talking about fewer food-focused thoughts. More peace and ease in your body. All it takes is just a little bit of letting go.

When you forgo control, you let go of the stress. And from there, you release excess weight.

Pretty powerful stuff, this feminine energy, right?  

So how does the power of the feminine make such a difference? By connecting with your mothering, nurturing energy.

We’re talking about the kind of power that loves and supports a child. It’s that mothering nature that ensures a child is loved, nourished, and supported.

And you can use your feminine vibe to give yourself that same kind of love, support, and connection!

Think of it–if you could care for yourself as you do for your loved ones, imagine how you would thrive in ALL areas of your life!

All these ideas are pretty much unheard of in the weight-loss world. We usually opt for the traditional route–restrict your food, force yourself to work out, and eek out results.

But the end of the day, those ideas are rooted in fear–the fear that if you don’t keep absolute control, you’re going to fail. (And if you fail, THEN what?)

However, if you can let go of fear, get out of your head, and choose to trust, it’ll change your life. And in every way imaginable!

Your stress response decreases. Your hormones balance out. Cravings disappear. Restorative sleep happens naturally.

And you release extra weight and realign with your body with ease.

So before you commit to another diet or fitness regimen, consider both sides of the energetic coin before you make a choice.

Connect with your body. Focus on how you want to feel. What kind of food would nourish and support you? What type of movement would light you up and get your energy flowing?

Activate the feminine energy principles of support, connection, and intuition.  And let them work for you!

Of course, you can still honor your masculine-driven, “get-it-done” side. Nothing wrong with a bit of fiery motivation to keep the ball rolling.

Just remember that when you focus solely on control, you miss out on the connection to your body. The connection between your mind, body, and spirit that gives you freedom with your body and your food!

Ready to put these radical ideas into practice, but have no idea where to start? I’ve got you covered!

Click the image below where I’ve got a special gift for you! We call them, “Craving Cards”, and they’re one of our most popular tools!

If you ever feel night time cravings, sugar cravings, the urge to just say “screw it I’m going to start my diet over tomorrow”, or like you need a little body confidence pick me up… 

Just grab a card, go through the prompts, and shift it instantly!

Click the image above and let me know where to send them!

You’ll also get mini demo video training sessions for each card where I share how to use the cards and some of my best tips for food freedom forever!

With our Craving Cards and Demo Series… 

You’ll learn how to stop cravings in their tracks, feel confident, and get back your power, fast! 

Love,
Brittany

PS: Want the exact freedom and ease with our foods that myself and thousands of our clients get to experience?

In our Beating Binge Eating Blueprint (BBEB), I show you how to make this happen in just 8 weeks!

Many of our students have seen a DRASTIC difference in as little as a few days!

It’s our signature program, and up until recently, it was $3000 or more to join.

For now, you can get it as a part of our Food Freedom Collection for practically free by clicking the image below!

There is no catch…every resource I’ve created for food freedom and body confidence will land straight in your if you just click that image below and let me know where to send it!

Why “That Time Of The Month” Doesn’t Have To Stop You: 3 Ways To Handle PMS Cravings (Without Losing Control)

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I’m not gonna lie. My journey to peace with my body was quite the long one. My relationship with food took time to heal. And the journey wasn’t without that recurring pitfall that we all know too well…

Of course, I’m talking about “that time of the month.”

I’d have times when I’d be feeling in my power with food. I was feeling free and and alive within my body. And I was beginning to believe that this food freedom thing might actually be happening for me…

Then that week would come along, and all hell would break loose.

I’d become negative, grumpy, and tired. I’d want to eat everything in sight. I’d have these powerful cravings for forbidden foods. Cravings which often won out at the end of the day.

What was worse is that I would push as hard as I could NOT to feel the way I felt.

I’d drink coffee and hunker down. I’d do anything I could push through the exhaustion and the sluggishness. And it always led me to the same place.

But then I decided to be a lot more gentle with myself. I decided to stop resisting the negative emotions and look at how I was feeling, and without judgment.

What I realized was that by pushing against how I felt, I was perpetuating the most painful parts of the monthly cycle. And making things so much worse than they needed to be!

From my own experiences and through the women I’ve worked with at Beating Binge Eating, I’ve seen every angle of this PMS-based struggle….your hormones change at this time of the month and there’s an impact.

The most common thing I see is women fighting, resisting, and trying to push through the feelings that go along with the monthly cycle.. And of course, that includes the pesky little cravings!

How do you stay in your power, feel as balanced as possible, and make nourishing food choices without shaming yourself for wanting all the chocolate you can eat?

There are ways to work with even those kind of cravings without resorting to force, control, or restriction. (Because you know that this isn’t how we roll around here…)

I show you three ways to work with monthly cravings in a way that will leave you feeling balanced, nourished, and empowered instead of exhausted, sluggish, and defeated in the video below!

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Step #1: It Is What It Is: Accepting Where You Are. I’ve talked about the power of acceptance before, but when it comes to period-related stress, feeling into the struggle is truly the only way out.

And I’m not talking about waving the white flag and indulging in heavy emotions. All I’m saying is looking at the reality of being a woman with truth…and compassion.

Let’s be straight-up honest about it: during that week, your biology, physiology, and hormones are going through natural fluctuations. It’s only normal that you’re going feel a little bit off kilter…and it’s totally OK.

The more willing you are to be honest about how you feel (even if it’s not that great), the easier it will be to work with what you have. And find the solutions that will work for you.

I’m not saying that you have to indulge how miserable you might be feeling. After all, I’m all about upping your vibe, changing your inner state, and creating your reality.

It’s just that to make that internal shift possible, you need to accept where you are FIRST. Then take the steps toward where you want to BE.

And the only way to roll with the change is to support them rather than resist them.

So even though the monthly cycle might not be a picnic, don’t fight what’s happening. Honor yourself as a woman, a human being, and someone who deserves love, compassion, and support.

Which brings me to Step 2!

Step #2: Give yourself the support that you need during this time. Now is the time to stand up for yourself and give yourself a little bit of love. Maybe that means allowing yourself a little bit more rest, a little more downtime, or a little less stress at work and at home.

Now, I’m not saying shirk your responsibilities for five days every month. But it might be a good time to ask for a little extra support in your daily tasks. And perhaps plan ahead as best as you can to create space for a little less stress during this time.

Either way, at work and at home, take a little extra time to love, honor, and nourish yourself, however that might work within the constructs of your life.

Step #3: Know that cravings are going to happen (and work with them rather than fight them!) Here’s something that we all know well: PMS cravings are indeed a thing. That’s another reality to accept.

So what do you need to give your body so that you neither resist to these pangs nor do you let them run amok?

By listening to your body, asking it what it needs, and making present moment food choices.

This is a big deal every day, and it’s an even bigger one at this point on the calendar!

I tend to crave grounding meals during this time, which often translates into extra carbs (like potatoes!). I also feel the need for natural anti-inflammatory foods like greens and veggies. So I choose foods that are grounding, nourishing, as well as foods that detoxify and support my body.

I also know that I might have a pang for something (literally) a little bit sweeter, like chocolate. So that means having those foods on hand allowing myself to have them without judgment.

Sounds pretty crazy, I know…but stay with me on this one…

I’m not talking about “letting” yourself eat 20 candy bars just because it’s period time! But know that if you DO want a bite of something that you don’t normally, allowing yourself to enjoy it is going to support you in the long run!

It’s what you do the majority of the time that counts the most. And calling yourself out from craving a candy bar once in awhile will ultimately do more harm than good.

In fact, it’s what could potentially send you down a pathway of restriction, shaming, and maybe even trigger that urge to binge.

But if you allow yourself a little treat when you need it, not only will you satisfy that craving in the moment, but you’ll also cultivate that partnership with your body. The partnership that allows you to love, honor, and nourish yourself in EVERY moment.

Think of it. Making more allowances instead of enforcing more restrictions is ultimately the way to go. It might seem counterintuitive, but the more you allow yourself to have what you need, the more the pull toward those forbidden foods will diminish over time.

And when that happens, the survival mechanisms in your brain that respond to harshly enforced limits will be turned off. Which means less guilt, less shame, and fewer food-focused thoughts.

And think of it this way, too–a little bit of allowance will support you not only through PMS, but also every other day of the month!

Now, I know that the idea of allowance can be scary at first, especially if you’re used to the traditional diet rules. (It might even sound like opening Pandora’s box, especially if you’re feeling out of control with food…)

I remember when I first encountered the “allowance” concept. It was more than counterintuitive to me. It was terrifying. And I rejected it at every turn.

I was afraid to feel out of control. And you might be feeling that way right now, too. You want to be free of the guilt, blame, and forcing, but it just seems too scary.

That’s why today I’m sharing a special gift that will help take the fear out of allowance!

It’s going to help you break free of compulsive patterns with food, feel freer, and take your power back. With your food, your body, and your LIFE.

Click the image below where I’ve got a special gift for you! We call them, “Craving Cards”, and they’re one of our most popular tools!

If you ever feel night time cravings, sugar cravings, the urge to just say “screw it I’m going to start my diet over tomorrow”, or like you need a little body confidence pick me up… 

Just grab a card, go through the prompts, and shift it instantly!

Click the image above and let me know where to send them!

You’ll also get mini demo video training sessions for each card where I share how to use the cards and some of my best tips for food freedom forever!

With our Craving Cards and Demo Series… 

You’ll learn how to stop cravings in their tracks, feel confident, and get back your power, fast! 

Love,
Brittany

PS: Want the exact freedom and ease with our foods that myself and thousands of our clients get to experience?

In our Beating Binge Eating Blueprint (BBEB), I show you how to make this happen in just 8 weeks!

Many of our students have seen a DRASTIC difference in as little as a few days!

It’s our signature program, and up until recently, it was $3000 or more to join.

For now, you can get it as a part of our Food Freedom Collection for practically free by clicking the image below!

There is no catch…every resource I’ve created for food freedom and body confidence will land straight in your if you just click that image below and let me know where to send it!

6 Ways To Keep From Losing Control With Food (And Still Enjoying Every Bite!)

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Ever been on vacation felt all of your eating rules flying right out the window?

It’s that moment when you’re not in your natural habitat, and suddenly you feel like you have a license to eat everything in sight.

(Because hey, you’ll get “back on track” when you get home, right?)

Only when you do get home, you feel sluggish, exhausted, and guilty instead of refreshed, rested, and revived. Hardly the point of a vacation, is it?

I hear you. In fact, that’s one of the questions I get asked the most often–what happens when you’re on vacation and feel the pull to eat uncontrollably because the type of food available is different and well, just because you “can?”

For about seven years of my 12-year struggle with binge and emotional eating, I would almost dread vacations.

Instead of getting excited about an exotic location or much-needed time off, I’d be obsessing about “slimming down” so that I’d look good in the bikini and the dresses I planned to wear.

And when I got to my vacation destination, any hope I had of keeping control with food was dashed immediately.

I’d make up all the usual excuses, too. Things like “Oh, I’m on vacation,” or, “But I never get this kind of food…”

But after the feeding frenzy was over, I’d end up feeling bloated, sluggish, and heavy.

Even worse, I spent the rest of my time stuck in my head, obsessing about food. What I could eat, what I couldn’t eat…

In the end, I lost many precious moments because I couldn’t get out of my head. I was in such a brain fog from overeating and obsessing that I missed my own vacation.

Then one day just before a trip to Greece, I decided that enough was enough. I wanted this trip to be different.

I wanted to enjoy this vacation to the fullest, and without worry about what I was going to eat. But at the same time, I wanted to feel alive, energized, and empowered. Was it even possible to do both?

I decided that it was time to find out! So I made a deal with myself. Feeling good was the goal.

And when I got to Greece, a funny thing happened…

I had everything. The pita bread, the tzatziki, all of it. I savored every bite, and I never felt the least bit guilty. And even more interesting–I came back home weighing less than I did before the trip!

It was as though I accidentally discovered the secret to enjoying every moment of a vacation without the guilt or the food hangover!

How did I do it? That’s what I’m sharing with you today!

I’ve got six tips that I used on that vacation and that I currently use in everyday life. And I know they’ll help you embrace your entire vacation experience, including the food, without losing control (and hel you everyday for that matter)

Let’s get right into it HERE!

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Step #1: Make feeling good the top priority.  When you’re on vacation, how do you want to feel? Would you rather feel engaged in the experience, or would you prefer to be tired, sluggish, and exhausted?   

I bet that’s an easy answer!

When I made that trip to Greece, I decided that my top priority was to experience and enjoy every last bit of the trip–including the food–and feel energetic and fabulous in the process.

What did I do differently this time? I allowed myself to have anything I wanted to eat, but at the same time, I put my mental focus on feeling good.

That way not only did I get to experience the food that I wanted, but I also made conscious food choices that left me energized, nourished, and happy.

How did I make this step even more powerful? By putting Step #2 into action!

Step #2: Include at least one high vibe food item at every meal. Now, make no mistake–when I was in Greece, I partook of all the delicious Greek food without hesitation.

But I did something extra that made all the difference: I understood my body’s needs, and I made choices to support it along the way.

For example, I know that my body feels the most empowered when it has greens, vegetables, and light fruits. So at every meal, along with the local delicacies, I included the veggies, the fruits, and of course the Greek salad!

This trick made it a breeze to have a meal that was as nourishing as it was delicious.

Step #3: Be sure to eat enough! Just as it is all too easy to get lost in the chaos of your day-to-day life, when you’re on vacation, sometimes you’re just as much on the run.

Maybe you have so much planned that you skip breakfast or forget to have lunch. Then when dinner time rolls around, you’re running on empty, perhaps you have a few pre-dinner drinks, and then all hell breaks loose with food.

Some of us even plan it that way–to skimp on calories throughout the day so that it’s “acceptable” to indulge in that large evening meal.

But that kind of logic doesn’t accomplish the intended purpose.

When you don’t properly fuel your body throughout the day, vacation or not, starvation mode kicks in.

We’re talking constant obsessive thoughts about food. Eating on autopilot when you DO allow yourself to eat. Cravings for foods that you never “let” yourself have (which is an even bigger thing when you’re on vacation, right?).

But if you take care to eat adequately throughout the day, you feel more steady. More energized. And you won’t go into that end-of-the-day overeating frenzy because you don’t need to.

Step #4: Making present moment food choices. Just because you’re on vacation doesn’t mean disregarding the strategies that support you in your day-to-day life.  

For example, living in the present moment and honoring your body is just as crucial on holidays as it is every other day. In fact, in many ways, present moment living, especially when it comes to food choices, can make your vacation even more fulfilling!

Here’s what I mean by that…

Let’s say that you indulged in some “forbidden food” earlier in the day. You think to yourself, “Oh, well, I blew my diet anyway, might as well keep going …”

But what if you decided to make a food choice that would support you NOW rather than base it on what you ate for lunch?

Make every food choice based on how you want to feel in the moment, not in response to what you did yesterday. Don’t eat the cookies now because you ate cookies at lunchtime and you feel like you “blew it anyway.”

That brings up Step 5!

Step #5: Let yourself enjoy foods that you might not typically have! Let’s remember one thing–you’re on vacation, and you want to have an exceptional experience! And of course, food is part of that experience.

You don’t have to deny yourself that experience for fear of losing control.

It goes back to something I talk about a lot–letting go of controlling, forcing, and shaming your way into eating “right.” Which as we all know only backfires in the end.

So oddly enough, the key to not losing control is actually to let GO of control.

Here’s what I mean by that…

An amazing thing happens when you tell your brain and your body that you can have any food you want at any time. That mystical, forbidden pull to those foods diminishes, along with the power that those forbidden foods have over you.

Now, knowing that you can have any food at any time, when you come across a food that you don’t usually indulge in, ask yourself this present-moment question…

Do I want this right now?

Asking this simple question will realign you with your true self. You’ll be able to tell if you want something because it’s “not allowed,” or you genuinely wish to experience the pleasure of a special delicacy.

Keep yourself in each moment, ask the right questions, and take supportive action. It’ll leave you feeling balanced and content throughout your trip.

I know this one can feel particularly scary but for the women in our program this happens, if you want to learn how you can this a reality for yourself then go here.

Step #6: Remember the basics! It’s easy to forget the standbys when you’re in the whirlwind of a vacation. But make a point to remember two of the most necessary staples for a balanced life: sleep and water.

I know, hardly earth-shattering advice! But when you lack either sleep or hydration, it can trigger survival mode in the same way that lack of food can. Your body thinks it needs food, but all it requires is a big glass of water and a little more sleep.

Take care to prevent dehydration and exhaustion, and you’ll be a lot less likely to fall to erroneous food cravings (and overindulgences).

If you’re about to take a trip, use these tips to help you enjoy the full experience! They’ll help you stay in your power, feel amazing, and relish your vacation in every moment.

And the best news of all is that you can apply these simple steps to empower yourself when you get back home, too!

I know that these tips might sound easy enough, but sometimes implementing them is another story. That’s why I created a special gift for you…

Click the image below where I’ve got a special gift for you! We call them, “Craving Cards”, and they’re one of our most popular tools!

If you ever feel night time cravings, sugar cravings, the urge to just say “screw it I’m going to start my diet over tomorrow”, or like you need a little body confidence pick me up… 

Just grab a card, go through the prompts, and shift it instantly!

Click the image above and let me know where to send them!

You’ll also get mini demo video training sessions for each card where I share how to use the cards and some of my best tips for food freedom forever!

With our Craving Cards and Demo Series… 

You’ll learn how to stop cravings in their tracks, feel confident, and get back your power, fast! 

Love,
Brittany

PS: Want the exact freedom and ease with our foods that myself and thousands of our clients get to experience?

In our Beating Binge Eating Blueprint (BBEB), I show you how to make this happen in just 8 weeks!

Many of our students have seen a DRASTIC difference in as little as a few days!

It’s our signature program, and up until recently, it was $3000 or more to join.

For now, you can get it as a part of our Food Freedom Collection for practically free by clicking the image below!

There is no catch…every resource I’ve created for food freedom and body confidence will land straight in your if you just click that image below and let me know where to send it!

3 Simple Ways To Overcome Overeating: Is It An Occasional Indulgence Or A Compulsion To Binge

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No matter who you are, I bet you’ve had your moments with overeating. Even those of us who don’t necessarily identify with binge or emotional eating occasionally get hit by the scourge of the food consumption on autopilot….

There are parties and holidays with lots of celebratory food, and you just can’t resist. Maybe a stressful day at work sets off a slew of unconscious overindulgence with food.

Honestly, there’s nothing wrong with overeating once in awhile. When overeating on autopilot becomes a habitual pattern rather than an occasional occurrence that’s when things get a bit sticky.

But how do you decipher between a random case of overeating or a compulsive urge to binge?

When do you know it’s time to take a closer look at the drive behind the extra helpings?

Sometimes you just need to bring balance back to your plate. Other times you need to address the underlying causes that drive you to overeat on the regular.

Today I’m sharing the truth about overeating. What is considered “normal” and what might be cause for a bit of pause? I want to help you recognize the difference so that you can stop worrying and start living, and without fear of having an extra helping once in awhile!

Let’s talk about what drives overeating, and how to overcome it without shame, guilt, or control!

We’ll start with a couple of tips to help you reduce the chances of once-in-awhile overindulgence with food. Then, in the third tip, I’ll show you how to understand the differences between normal overeating and compulsive urges to binge.

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Tip #1: Use the power of pause and presence. It’s easy to go through the day on autopilot, especially when you live a jam-packed life. I see people who run themselves ragged throughout the day, grabbing what they can on the run. And usually ending up shoveling in a lot more than they planned to at every stop.

Then there are times when you’re at the end of a chaotic day and the stress hits you all at once. And then the cabinets come calling with the lure of the quick-fix.

Sound familiar? Happens to the best of us! Both of these are examples of everyday unconscious overeating.

Then there are the celebrations. Overeating at parties, holidays, or other moments when there is food around that isn’t normally there. How do special events push the momentary binge buttons in so many of us?

By making people say things like, “I don’t usually eat things like this,” or,  “I’m starting the diet next week so let me eat this now.”

I’m guessing that if you hang out with me here on the regular, you know where that mentality leads you. To dieting, restricting, and controlling. And away from freedom and ease with food.

So how do you get past the moments where you fall into overeating by either convenience or unconsciousness?

Simply slow down, pause, and be in the moment. Get out of your head and into your body, and make your food choices from a conscious place.

The more you make heart-centered eating choices, the less likely you’ll find yourself in an unintended binge situation.

Tip #2: Eating enough throughout the day. It might sound counterintuitive, but eating enough to can actually prevent you from eating too much!

When you’re not properly nourished throughout your day, it can trigger your brain’s survival instincts. That is, you activate the place in your brain that believes that starvation is imminent.

That means that you fixate on food, fall victim to cravings, and eat uncontrollably.

How do you head off those survival-based pangs? By making sure you’re adequately nourished in the first place.

If you apply the Tip #1 and become present in your body first, your mealtime experience will register with your brain. Your brain and body will understand that they’re being fed, cared for, and nourished properly.

When you make conscious food choices and nourish your body adequately, overeating is less likely of a last resort.

Now, here’s the most important tip of all: understanding what triggers overeating in the first place…

Tip #3: Recognizing the difference between normal overeating and compulsions to binge. There is occasionally having a second helping when you’re already full. Then there’s falling victim to an urge to have those second helpings all the time.

One is a mindless, automatic thing that happens without much pressure or regret. The other is has an automatic and compulsive pull to it.

How can you tell the difference?

Here are some of the clues that your overeating is a little less benign and a little more compulsive.  

When you tell yourself NO, you can’t forget what you’re forbidding. You’ll feel like once you see it, you have to have it.

Sometimes you’ll plot and plan secret binges. When you do give in to the craving, you’re eating on autopilot before you know it (grabbing one snack, then another, then another…)

So if your overeating feels like more than an impulsive habit than an incidental happening, there are ways to get back to your center and set yourself free.

A significant part of the process is understanding the physiology behind the brain patterns, and knowing what drives this compulsive overeating behavior.

But you don’t have to shame yourself into submission. You’re not wrong, nor are you broken.

You don’t have to control or fight those urges to binge, either. After all, more control leads to more chaos, which will only lead to more binging.

So if you feel like your overeating carries a painfully compulsive streak, I have a special gift that I know you’re going to love!

Click the image below where I’ve got a special gift for you! We call them, “Craving Cards”, and they’re one of our most popular tools!

If you ever feel night time cravings, sugar cravings, the urge to just say “screw it I’m going to start my diet over tomorrow”, or like you need a little body confidence pick me up… 

Just grab a card, go through the prompts, and shift it instantly!

Click the image above and let me know where to send them!

You’ll also get mini demo video training sessions for each card where I share how to use the cards and some of my best tips for food freedom forever!

With our Craving Cards and Demo Series… 

You’ll learn how to stop cravings in their tracks, feel confident, and get back your power, fast! 

Love,
Brittany

PS: Want the exact freedom and ease with our foods that myself and thousands of our clients get to experience?

In our Beating Binge Eating Blueprint (BBEB), I show you how to make this happen in just 8 weeks!

Many of our students have seen a DRASTIC difference in as little as a few days!

It’s our signature program, and up until recently, it was $3000 or more to join.

For now, you can get it as a part of our Food Freedom Collection for practically free by clicking the image below!

There is no catch…every resource I’ve created for food freedom and body confidence will land straight in your if you just click that image below and let me know where to send it!

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