Love Yourself Thin Dara Tomasson

Have you ever felt like no matter how much effort you put into controlling your life, you can't seem to find peace with your body and your eating habits? You're not alone. Many of us grapple with these challenges, often feeling like a pinball in a machine, bouncing around with little control over where we're headed. In today's episode, we delve into the complexities of our relationship with our bodies and food, aiming to find strategies that foster peace and calm.
In this episode, we uncover the life of a "control enthusiast" and explore how this desire for control can manifest in unhealthy habits, such as emotional eating or perfectionism. Drawing parallels with a pinball machine, we discuss the unpredictability of life and the stress it brings. We also share insights from the transformative book "When Women Stop Hating Their Bodies," which helps us understand and overcome deep-rooted patterns of behavior. Additionally, I share a personal story from a recent trip, reflecting on how I managed stress and unexpected challenges, embodying the very principles we discuss.
In this episode, you'll learn:
The analogy of life as a pinball machine and how to regain control without resorting to unhealthy habits. Strategies for addressing the root causes of emotional eating and perfectionism, leading to sustainable change. Real-life applications of these strategies, including a personal anecdote that illustrates overcoming adversity with calm and resilience. Join us as we journey through understanding and improving our relationship with our bodies and food, seeking not just temporary fixes but lasting peace and empowerment.

Have you ever considered how your mental health could be influencing your journey with weight loss and overall well-being? When we're feeling good mentally, our bodies often follow suit, but if we're struggling, it can sometimes lead to challenges like weight gain or loss. Understanding this connection can be the first step towards healing not just ourselves but also positively impacting those around us.
In this episode, we take a heartfelt look at the delicate balance between mental health and weight management. We discuss how stress, anxiety, and depression can affect our eating habits and physical health, and what that means for our day-to-day lives. It’s a conversation about transformation, hope, and the powerful ripple effect our health has on friends and family. Join us as we uncover ways to support not only your personal health journey but also how to be a beacon of support and positivity for others.
In this episode, you will learn:
How mental health significantly impacts weight loss and management. Simple, effective ways to manage stress that can lead to better physical health. The impact of personal health on relationships and community well-being. Inspiring stories of people who have transformed their lives by addressing both mental and physical health. Tips for creating a supportive environment for yourself and others. Check the resources HERE.
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Have you struggled with an ADHD diagnosis or suspect you might have it and are struggling to lose weight? Today I have a special guest, Jenn Watts who is an advanced certified weight loss coach specializing in helping women with ADHD. Together we address the unique challenges women with ADHD encounter, such as misdiagnosis, internalized hyperactivity, and the extra mental effort required for everyday tasks leading to exhaustion and weight gain.
Jen shares her personal journey of being diagnosed with ADHD later in life and how it sparked her passion for aiding other women facing similar struggles with weight loss. The conversation extends into an exploration of overcoming societal misjudgments, parenting oneself with kindness, and utilizing understanding and compassion to navigate weight loss successfully.
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CALM Method for weight loss with ADHD
If you are ready to lose weight and change the way you think, sign up for the lifetime access membership for Love Yourself Thin! You can find all the information by clicking here.
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Are you concerned that regardless of your efforts, you are always going to be addicted to food, unable to break free? Well, don’t worry. I got you! Today, we're embarking on a journey of diagnosis to determine whether food addiction is a factor and how to address it. I offer a quiz to help gauge your relationship with food.
In this episode, I stress the consequences of ignoring the problem, urging against staying in shame due to  fear of societal judgment. I advocate for a method inspired by Al Anon's principles - being Honest, Open, and Willing (HOW) to embark on the path of recovery. I end our discussion by highlighting the advantages of having a life coach and a supportive community when confronting food addiction. The episode encourages candid conversations about food habits and suggests practical measures for healing, such as crafting a 'fail plan' to prevent relapses into former patterns.
Food Addict Quiz
If you are ready to lose weight and change the way you think, sign up for the lifetime access membership for Love Yourself Thin! You can find all the information by clicking here.
Get the full show notes and information here: https://daratomasson.com/142
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Do you worry you will be perceived as selfish when prioritizing your self-care? Do you feel that by spending time on your body and your brain to lose weight and by taking care of yourself, other people will think that you're selfish or narcissistic or conceited? Well I am here today to talk about that fear of being selfish and why it isn’t selfish to take care of ourselves.
First we discuss the definitions of narcissism, conceitedness, and selfishness, while I encourage introspection and redefining self-care. In this episode I discuss the importance of creating our own personal happiness, breaking codependency, and the notion of loving oneself. Listen in to hear how self care and self-nurturing is a path to true happiness. 
If you are ready to lose weight and change the way you think, sign up for the lifetime access membership for Love Yourself Thin! You can find all the information by clicking here.
Get the full show notes and information here: https://daratomasson.com/141
Download the worksheet HERE!

What is your relationship with exercise? Do you ever feel tied down by it, like it's a burden? Do you experience emotions like resentment, frustration, or anger when it comes to exercise? Well guess what? You absolutely do not have to exercise to lose weight! I am here today to challenge the common belief that exercise is essential for weight loss. I will be sharing my personal journey of dropping 50 pounds without relying on traditional workout routines.
I discuss the impact of exercising out of love rather than obligation and propose alternative methods to incorporate gentle movement into your daily life. There are many negative effects of exercising out of obligation, so I encourage you to reassess your mindset towards exercise, diet, and self-image. 
Codependent No More by Melody Beattie

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If you are ready to lose weight and change the way you think, sign up for the lifetime access membership for Love Yourself Thin! You can find all the information by clicking here.
Get the full show notes and information here: https://daratomasson.com/140
Download the worksheet HERE!