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If you grew up with parents who rewarded your behavior with food, say a cookie, then it’s likely that you struggle with food as an adult.  When we’re given food as a reward, or when it’s used to make us feel better, we start associating food as something that heals.  Unfortunately when food is used as a reward, we can become emotionally dependent on it and as result put on unwanted weight.  So the trick is to start journaling to figure out how often you’re craving food for relief or reward (vs. really needing it because you’re hungry).  Once you see how often you’re craving food for relief or reward, start replacing the reward with something that won’t put on pounds.  Try calling a girlfriend, go for a walk, get a pedicure, and or read a good book. 

One of the most challenging things about losing the pregnancy weight is the results won’t happen over night.  If you’re losing weight the right way, meaning you’re addressing emotional eating, you’re chosing healthy foods and you’re exercising consistently, the weight will come off it just takes a little while.  You just need to be patient, and be kind to yourself!  Have a reward in place after a few weeks of consistency, such as a massage or pedicure.  Rewards will keep you on track.

One of the biggest obstacles we encounter when we want to lose weight is the sight, smell, and taste of delicious food.  When food tastes good, it’s hard to stop eating it, even when you’re full.  The problem is when we don’t stop eating when we’re full we’re consuming extra calories that our bodies don’t need and this results on putting on body fat/ weight.  One trick to curbtail overeating is to step away from the table, have a glass of water and ask yourself, “Am I REALLY hungry, or am I just eating because it tastes good?”  Literally stepping away from the table will give your mind an opportunity to assess whether you really need or want to take another bite.  For more related info visit: http://fitbysara.com/resourcearticles.php and sign up for my “free mommy tummy report” from my homepage: http://www.fitbysara.com and you’ll receive weekly e-fit by sara fit tips!

I’ve found that the “mommy tummy” is the greatest concern among moms.  Moms want to know what they should eat, and what latest gadget will flatten their abs.  One of my biggest tips is to recognize that you didn’t get your mommy tummy overnight and thus don’t expect it to go away overnight.  Diet pills are promising great effects, the thing is the results don’t last and you want them too, right?  If you want lasting effects it takes a combo of dedicated eating healthy, exercise, and mindset principles that will keep you motivated.  To get your free report of how to ”lose the mommy tummy“  enter your email on my homepage: fitbysara.com.

Did you know that you may crave food if you haven’t had enough rest?  In order to get energy to function you may mistakingly think you’re hungry.  The problem is by eating food you’re consuming extra calories your body doesn’t need which will result in weight gain.  In addition you’ll be more likely to reach for artificial stimulus, such as coffee or sodas to stay alert which isn’t good for your body either.  If you notice that you’re craving food and or caffine access whether thats REALLY what your body needs.  Perhaps a 20 min. catnap will do the trick.