We all could use a little more sleep. But there are physiological reasons why getting enough sleep is crucial to weight loss. Diet Motivation Expert Sandra Ahten explains the science behind good sleep and losing weight, and offers steps toward building healthy sleep habits to curb late night eating. Motivation for the for the I-Know-What-To-Do-I-Just-Don't-Do-It crowd! My mission is to help you lose weight and have peace of mind with regards to your body, eating, and your well being. Have you signed up for the Reasonable Diet Newsletter? Sandra has some great new offers coming soon, including her new book, and she wants to be able to let you know about them. Visit the website: http://reasonablediet.com. While you're there, check out all the great free resources for healthy living. Contact Sandra@reasonablediet.com.. If you are enjoying the show -- please write a review at iTunes. Thank you! contact: sandra@reasonablediet.com Music: Written and performed by Kevin Elliott for more information contact www.kevinelliottmusic.com RESOURCES- Six Minutes of Sanity feed -- http://reasonablediet.libsyn.com http://reasonablediet.libsyn.com/rss Reasonable Diet Radio feed -- http://reasonablediet2.libsyn.com http://reasonablediet2.libsyn.com/rss

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The way to peace of mind about your body and your diet starts with setting clear intentions. Diet Motivation Expert Sandra Ahten offers a plan for setting intentions that will put you on a path toward weight loss and living with integrity when it comes to fitness and food. Motivation for the for the I-Know-What-To-Do-I-Just-Don't-Do-It crowd! My mission is to help you lose weight and have peace of mind with regards to your body, eating, and your well being. Sandra is starting new groups in October. Want to know more? Visit the website: http://reasonablediet.com. While you're there be sure to sign up for Sandra's newsletter and check out all the great free resources for healthy living. Contact Sandra@reasonablediet.com.. If you are enjoying the show -- please write a review at iTunes. Thank you! contact: sandra@reasonablediet.com Music: Written and performed by Kevin Elliott for more information contact www.kevinelliottmusic.com RESOURCES- Six Minutes of Sanity feed -- http://reasonablediet.libsyn.com http://reasonablediet.libsyn.com/rss Reasonable Diet Radio feed -- http://reasonablediet2.libsyn.com http://reasonablediet2.libsyn.com/rss

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You've heard that diets don't work. But Diet Motivation Expert Sandra Ahten says "yes they can," IF you use them as an interruption to your old behavior and a way to create new lasting habits. Listen in to learn how... Motivation for the for the I-Know-What-To-Do-I-Just-Don't-Do-It crowd! My mission is to help you lose weight and have peace of mind with regards to your body, eating, and your well being. Sandra is starting new groups in October. Want to know more? Visit the website: http://reasonablediet.com. While you're there be sure to sign up for Sandra's newsletter and check out all the great free resources for healthy living. Contact Sandra@reasonablediet.com.. If you are enjoying the show -- please write a review at iTunes. Thank you! contact: sandra@reasonablediet.com Music: Written and performed by Kevin Elliott for more information contact www.kevinelliottmusic.com RESOURCES- Six Minutes of Sanity feed -- http://reasonablediet.libsyn.com http://reasonablediet.libsyn.com/rss Reasonable Diet Radio feed -- http://reasonablediet2.libsyn.com http://reasonablediet2.libsyn.com/rss

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A gift from Diet Motivation Expert and Health and Wellness Coach Sandra Ahten in celebration of 100 episodes of the Six Minutes of Sanity Podcast. Here is a special podcast of affirmations to help you lose weight with peace of mind and lead the happy life of your dreams. Motivation for the for the I-Know-What-To-Do-I-Just-Don't-Do-It crowd! My mission is to help you lose weight and have peace of mind with regards to your body, eating, and your well being. Sandra is now offering a FREE 30 minute consultation in September & October, but you have to act fast. Listen to podcast #102 for details! Or visit the website: http://reasonablediet.com. While you're there be sure to sign up for Sandra's newsletter and check out all the great free resources for healthy living. Contact Sandra@reasonablediet.com.. If you are enjoying the show -- please write a review at iTunes. Thank you! contact: sandra@reasonablediet.com Music: Written and performed by Kevin Elliott for more information contact www.kevinelliottmusic.com RESOURCES- Six Minutes of Sanity feed -- http://reasonablediet.libsyn.com http://reasonablediet.libsyn.com/rss Reasonable Diet Radio feed -- http://reasonablediet2.libsyn.com http://reasonablediet2.libsyn.com/rss

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It really, really works! Really! To celebrate her 100th podcast, Diet motivation expert Sandra Ahten has a gift for you...a fantastic downloadable mp3 of affirmations coming in podcast 103. But first, a podcast on using affirmations for successful weight loss. Sandra tells us how... Motivation for the for the I-Know-What-To-Do-I-Just-Don't-Do-It crowd! My mission is to help you lose weight and have peace of mind with regards to your body, eating, and your well being. Sandra is now offering a FREE 30 minute consultation in September & October, but you have to act fast. Listen to this podcast for details! Also, you can still sign up for Sandra's Sure Success Diet Support Groups. Or try Project You, or perhaps Sandra's VIP one-on-one coaching. All the info is on the website: http:reasonablediet.com. While you're there be sure to sign up for Sandra's newsletter and check out all the great free resources for healthy living. Contact Sandra@reasonablediet.com.. If you are enjoying the show -- please write a review at iTunes. Thank you! contact: sandra@reasonablediet.com Music: Written and performed by Kevin Elliott for more information contact www.kevinelliottmusic.com RESOURCES- Six Minutes of Sanity feed -- http://reasonablediet.libsyn.com http://reasonablediet.libsyn.com/rss Reasonable Diet Radio feed -- http://reasonablediet2.libsyn.com http://reasonablediet2.libsyn.com/rss

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Diet motivation expert Sandra Ahten has two free gifts for her podcast listeners, including a FREE 30 minute consultation. Listen in to find out how! Motivation for the for the I-Know-What-To-Do-I-Just-Don't-Do-It crowd! My mission is to help you lose weight and have peace of mind with regards to your body, eating, and your well being. You can still sign up for Sandra's Sure Success Diet Support Groups. Or try Project You, or perhaps Sandra's VIP one-on-one coaching. All the info is on the website: http:reasonablediet.com. While you're there be sure to sign up for Sandra's newsletter and check out all the great free resources for healthy living. Contact Sandra@reasonablediet.com.. If you are enjoying the show -- please write a review at iTunes. Thank you! contact: sandra@reasonablediet.com Music: Written and performed by Kevin Elliott for more information contact www.kevinelliottmusic.com RESOURCES- Six Minutes of Sanity feed -- http://reasonablediet.libsyn.com http://reasonablediet.libsyn.com/rss Reasonable Diet Radio feed -- http://reasonablediet2.libsyn.com http://reasonablediet2.libsyn.com/rss

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Wow! For her 100th podcast, Diet motivation expert Sandra Ahten's shares 24 of the very best weight loss tips. Listen in for some great inspiration and motivation! Motivation for the for the I-Know-What-To-Do-I-Just-Don't-Do-It crowd! My mission is to help you lose weight and have peace of mind with regards to your body, eating, and your well being. If you didn't get around to losing weight this summer, then the time is NOW! Sandra's Sure Success Diet Support Groups are filing up fast, but there's still time to sign up. Or maybe you can try Project You, or perhaps Sandra's VIP one-on-one coaching. All the info is on the website: http:reasonablediet.com. While you're there be sure to sign up for Sandra's newsletter and check out all the great free resources for healthy living. Contact Sandra@reasonablediet.com.. If you are enjoying the show -- please write a review at iTunes. Thank you! contact: sandra@reasonablediet.com Music: Written and performed by Kevin Elliott for more information contact www.kevinelliottmusic.com RESOURCES- Six Minutes of Sanity feed -- http://reasonablediet.libsyn.com http://reasonablediet.libsyn.com/rss Reasonable Diet Radio feed -- http://reasonablediet2.libsyn.com http://reasonablediet2.libsyn.com/rss

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Time to let go of your "all or nothing" thinking about dieting...just choose a few of these 24 dieting tips and starting building a plan for weight loss today. Diet motivation expert Sandra Ahten's tells you how... Motivation for the for the I-Know-What-To-Do-I-Just-Don't-Do-It crowd! My mission is to help you lose weight and have peace of mind with regards to your body, eating, and your well being. If you didn't get around to losing weight this summer, then the time is NOW! Sandra's Sure Success Diet Support Groups are filing up fast, but there's still time to sign up. Or maybe you can try Project You, or perhaps Sandra's VIP one-on-one coaching. All the info is on the website: http:reasonablediet.com. While you're there be sure to sign up for Sandra's newsletter and check out all the great free resources for healthy living. Contact Sandra@reasonablediet.com.. If you are enjoying the show -- please write a review at iTunes. Thank you! contact: sandra@reasonablediet.com Music: Written and performed by Kevin Elliott for more information contact www.kevinelliottmusic.com RESOURCES- Six Minutes of Sanity feed -- http://reasonablediet.libsyn.com http://reasonablediet.libsyn.com/rss Reasonable Diet Radio feed -- http://reasonablediet2.libsyn.com http://reasonablediet2.libsyn.com/rss

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Great nutrition, low cost, and proof that you've got your planning and preparation game down pat! All this from carrots! Diet motivation expert Sandra Ahten's got buying tips, delicious recipes and more! Motivation for the for the I-Know-What-To-Do-I-Just-Don't-Do-It crowd! My mission is to help you lose weight and have peace of mind with regards to your body, eating, and your well being. If you didn't get around to losing weight this summer, then the time is NOW! Sandra's Sure Success Diet Support Groups are filing up fast, but there's still time to sign up. Or maybe you can try Project You, or perhaps Sandra's VIP one-on-one coaching. All the info is on the website: http:reasonablediet.com. While you're there be sure to sign up for Sandra's newsletter and check out all the great free resources for healthy living. Contact Sandra@reasonablediet.com.. If you are enjoying the show -- please write a review at iTunes. Thank you! contact: sandra@reasonablediet.com Music: Written and performed by Kevin Elliott for more information contact www.kevinelliottmusic.com RESOURCES- Six Minutes of Sanity feed -- http://reasonablediet.libsyn.com http://reasonablediet.libsyn.com/rss Reasonable Diet Radio feed -- http://reasonablediet2.libsyn.com http://reasonablediet2.libsyn.com/rss

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Diet motivation expert Sandra Ahten wants you to eat your veggies! The humble cabbage is actually the least expensive vegetable and it's packed with nutrition. Sandra's got buying tips, delicious recipes and more! Motivation for the for the I-Know-What-To-Do-I-Just-Don't-Do-It crowd! My mission is to help you lose weight and have peace of mind with regards to your body, eating, and your well being. If you didn't get around to losing weight this summer, then the time is NOW! Sandra's Sure Success Diet Support Groups are filing up fast, but there's still time to sign up. Or maybe you can try Project You, or perhaps Sandra's VIP one-on-one coaching. All the info is on the website: http:reasonablediet.com. While you're there be sure to sign up for Sandra's newsletter and check out all the great free resources for healthy living. Contact Sandra@reasonablediet.com.. If you are enjoying the show -- please write a review at iTunes. Thank you! contact: sandra@reasonablediet.com Music: Written and performed by Kevin Elliott for more information contact www.kevinelliottmusic.com RESOURCES- Six Minutes of Sanity feed -- http://reasonablediet.libsyn.com http://reasonablediet.libsyn.com/rss Reasonable Diet Radio feed -- http://reasonablediet2.libsyn.com http://reasonablediet2.libsyn.com/rss

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Diet motivation expert Sandra Ahten has some dieting basics for us today, and a great reminder that you can eat healthy everyday without spending a lot of cash. Listen in... Motivation for the for the I-Know-What-To-Do-I-Just-Don't-Do-It crowd! My mission is to help you lose weight and have peace of mind with regards to your body, eating, and your well being. Don't wait until September, the peak of the busy season for weight loss! You can sign up now for Sandra's Sure Success Diet Support Groups, or Project You. Go to the website and start moving forward on your weight loss journey today: http:reasonablediet.com. While you're there you can sign up for Sandra's newsletter, ask a question on the community forum and check out all the great free resources for healthy living. Contact Sandra@reasonablediet.com.. If you are enjoying the show -- please write a review at iTunes. Thank you! contact: sandra@reasonablediet.com Music: Written and performed by Kevin Elliott for more information contact www.kevinelliottmusic.com RESOURCES- Six Minutes of Sanity feed -- http://reasonablediet.libsyn.com http://reasonablediet.libsyn.com/rss Reasonable Diet Radio feed -- http://reasonablediet2.libsyn.com http://reasonablediet2.libsyn.com/rss

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If you think it costs too much money to eat right, think again. There are lots of easy ways you can save money, eat healthy foods AND lose weight. Diet motivation expert Sandra Ahten tells us how... Motivation for the for the I-Know-What-To-Do-I-Just-Don't-Do-It crowd! My mission is to help you lose weight and have peace of mind with regards to your body, eating, and your well being. The recipe for Baked Brown Rice can be found on Sandra's Blog at The Reasonable Diet website: http://reasonablediet.com. EARLY BIRD SPECIAL FOR PODCAST LISTENERS!!! Don't wait until September, the peak of the busy season for weight loss (yes, there are busy seasons in this business!). You can sign up now for Sandra's Sure Success Diet Support Groups, or Project You. Go to the website to get a special coupon code for a discount and start moving forward on your weight loss journey today: http:reasonablediet.com. While you're there you can sign up for Sandra's newsletter, ask a question on the community forum and check out all the great free resources for healthy living. Contact Sandra@reasonablediet.com.. If you are enjoying the show -- please write a review at iTunes. Thank you! contact: sandra@reasonablediet.com Music: Written and performed by Kevin Elliott for more information contact www.kevinelliottmusic.com RESOURCES- Six Minutes of Sanity feed -- http://reasonablediet.libsyn.com http://reasonablediet.libsyn.com/rss Reasonable Diet Radio feed -- http://reasonablediet2.libsyn.com http://reasonablediet2.libsyn.com/rss

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Oh grow up! Sometimes eating right brings out the whiny kid in all of us. Leave it to Diet motivation expert Sandra Ahten to offer some gentle but firm tough love on the subject. Listen up! Motivation for the for the I-Know-What-To-Do-I-Just-Don't-Do-It crowd! My mission is to help you lose weight and have peace of mind with regards to your body, eating, and your well being. Check The Reasonable Diet website for answers to your dieting dilemnas at http:reasonablediet.com. While you're there you can sign up for Sandra's newsletter, ask a question on the community forum, or find out more about the Project YOU Bootcamp and the Sure Success Diet Support Groups. Groups are ongoing, and new members can join anytime Contact Sandra@reasonablediet.com.. If you are enjoying the show -- please write a review at iTunes. Thank you! contact: sandra@reasonablediet.com Music: Written and performed by Kevin Elliott for more information contact www.kevinelliottmusic.com RESOURCES- Six Minutes of Sanity feed -- http://reasonablediet.libsyn.com http://reasonablediet.libsyn.com/rss Reasonable Diet Radio feed -- http://reasonablediet2.libsyn.com http://reasonablediet2.libsyn.com/rss

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Carbs, protein, fats? Good fats vs. bad fats? What's the right thing to eat in order to lose weight more quickly and keep it off? Diet motivation expert Sandra Ahten offers solid suggestions on how to plan for healthy meals, allow for occassional indulgences AND lose weight! Motivation for the for the I-Know-What-To-Do-I-Just-Don't-Do-It crowd! My mission is to help you lose weight and have peace of mind with regards to your body, eating, and your well being. Check The Reasonable Diet website for answers to your dieting dilemnas at http:reasonablediet.com. While you're there you can sign up for Sandra's newsletter, ask a question on the community forum, or find out more about the Project YOU Bootcamp and the Sure Success Diet Support Groups. Groups are ongoing, and new members can join anytime Contact Sandra@reasonablediet.com.. If you are enjoying the show -- please write a review at iTunes. Thank you! contact: sandra@reasonablediet.com Music: Written and performed by Kevin Elliott for more information contact www.kevinelliottmusic.com RESOURCES- Six Minutes of Sanity feed -- http://reasonablediet.libsyn.com http://reasonablediet.libsyn.com/rss Reasonable Diet Radio feed -- http://reasonablediet2.libsyn.com http://reasonablediet2.libsyn.com/rss

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Diet Motivation Expert Sandra Ahten is back from her annual week-long 450 mile bike ride and she's hot to trot with 50 great ideas for all of us to get outside and play, and get some exercise to boot! Motivation for the for the I-Know-What-To-Do-I-Just-Don't-Do-It crowd! My mission is to help you lose weight and have peace of mind with regards to your body, eating, and your well being. You can find the entire list of activities from this podcast on Sandra's Blog at http://www.reasonablediet.com/wordpress/. While you're there you can sign up for Sandra's newsletter, ask a question on the community forum, or find out more about the Project YOU Bootcamp and the Sure Success Diet Support Groups. Groups are ongoing, and new members can join anytime Contact Sandra@reasonablediet.com.. If you are enjoying the show -- please write a review at iTunes. Thank you! contact: sandra@reasonablediet.com Music: Written and performed by Kevin Elliott for more information contact www.kevinelliottmusic.com RESOURCES- Six Minutes of Sanity feed -- http://reasonablediet.libsyn.com http://reasonablediet.libsyn.com/rss Reasonable Diet Radio feed -- http://reasonablediet2.libsyn.com http://reasonablediet2.libsyn.com/rss

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Anytime of year is a great time for fresh, healthy, low calorie fruit salad. Diet Motivation Expert Sandra Ahten offers some easy ideas for getting more fresh fruit in your diet! Motivation for the for the I-Know-What-To-Do-I-Just-Don't-Do-It crowd! My mission is to help you lose weight and have peace of mind with regards to your body, eating, and your well being. If you're looking for support and information so you can lose weight and live the life you've always wanted, check out our Project YOU Bootcamp and Sure Success Diet Support Groups. Groups are ongoing, and new members can join anytime. And sign up for the newsletter at http://reasonablediet.com. Or contact Sandra@reasonablediet.com. If you are enjoying the show -- please write a review at iTunes. Thank you! contact: sandra@reasonablediet.com Music: Written and performed by Kevin Elliott for more information contact www.kevinelliottmusic.com RESOURCES- Six Minutes of Sanity feed -- http://reasonablediet.libsyn.com http://reasonablediet.libsyn.com/rss Reasonable Diet Radio feed -- http://reasonablediet2.libsyn.com http://reasonablediet2.libsyn.com/rss

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Here's some high motivation from Diet Expert Sandra Ahten in this packed podcast loaded with 26 tips for weight loss and a one week, sure-fire plan for losing weight. Motivation for the for the I-Know-What-To-Do-I-Just-Don't-Do-It crowd! My mission is to help you lose weight and have peace of mind with regards to your body, eating, and your well being. If you're looking for support and information so you can lose weight and live the life you've always wanted, check out our Project YOU Bootcamp and Sure Success Diet Support Groups. Groups are ongoing, and new members can join anytime. And sign up for the newsletter at http://reasonablediet.com. Or contact Sandra@reasonablediet.com. If you are enjoying the show -- please write a review at iTunes. Thank you! contact: sandra@reasonablediet.com Music: Written and performed by Kevin Elliott for more information contact www.kevinelliottmusic.com RESOURCES- Six Minutes of Sanity feed -- http://reasonablediet.libsyn.com http://reasonablediet.libsyn.com/rss Reasonable Diet Radio feed -- http://reasonablediet2.libsyn.com http://reasonablediet2.libsyn.com/rss

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What's important in your life? Are your daily choices in life supporting what's most important to you? Diet Motivation Expert Sandra Ahten talks about setting clear intentions as a way to move weight loss to the top of your priority list. Motivation for the for the I-Know-What-To-Do-I-Just-Don't-Do-It crowd! My mission is to help you lose weight and have peace of mind with regards to your body, eating, and your well being. If you're looking for support and information so you can lose weight and live the life you've always wanted, check out our Project YOU Bootcamp and Sure Success Diet Support Groups. Groups are ongoing, and new members can join anytime. And sign up for the newsletter at http://reasonablediet.com. Or contact Sandra@reasonablediet.com. In this week's podcast, Sandra references the work of Chris and Janet Atwood and their book The Passion Test, http://www.thepassiontest.com, along with the podcast Unity in the Foothills by Rev. Bonny Gilbert Ashe. If you are enjoying the show -- please write a review at iTunes. Thank you! contact: sandra@reasonablediet.com Music: Written and performed by Kevin Elliott for more information contact www.kevinelliottmusic.com RESOURCES- Six Minutes of Sanity feed -- http://reasonablediet.libsyn.com http://reasonablediet.libsyn.com/rss Reasonable Diet Radio feed -- http://reasonablediet2.libsyn.com http://reasonablediet2.libsyn.com/rss

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Oh no! Are we really going to talk about weighing and measuring? You've got it...but wait! Diet Motivation Expert Sandra Ahten has a new approach to this tried and true weight loss tool. You can learn something new in this podcast...listen in! Motivation for the for the I-Know-What-To-Do-I-Just-Don't-Do-It crowd! My mission is to help you lose weight and have peace of mind with regards to your body, eating, and your well being. Sandra Ahten has a brand new blog...another great resource filled with wisdom and motivation to get your started or keep you on the path toward healthy living. Check it out, and subscribe to it at http://reasonablediet.com. If you are enjoying the show -- please write a review at iTunes. Thank you! If you're looking for support and information so you can lose weight and live the life you've always wanted, check out our brand new Project YOU Bootcamp and Sure Success Diet Support Groups. And sign up for the newsletter at http://reasonablediet.com. Or contact Sandra@reasonablediet.com. contact: sandra@reasonablediet.com Music: Written and performed by Kevin Elliott for more information contact www.kevinelliottmusic.com RESOURCES- Six Minutes of Sanity feed -- http://reasonablediet.libsyn.com http://reasonablediet.libsyn.com/rss Reasonable Diet Radio feed -- http://reasonablediet2.libsyn.com http://reasonablediet2.libsyn.com/rss

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Sometimes life is filled with celebrations: parties, special lunches and dinners, travel, all kinds of reasons that make dieting impossible. Or not! Diet Motivation Expert Sandra Ahten has some great ideas on how to rethink your meals to accommodate weight loss, even on a busy, celebratory week, and shows us how to use those special meals as motivation for sticking to our healthy habits. Motivation for the for the I-Know-What-To-Do-I-Just-Don't-Do-It crowd! My mission is to help you lose weight and have peace of mind with regards to your body, eating, and your well being. If you're looking for support and information so you can lose weight and live the life you've always wanted, check out our brand new Project YOU Bootcamp and Sure Success Diet Support Groups. And sign up for the newsletter at http://reasonablediet.com. Or contact Sandra@reasonablediet.com. If you are enjoying the show -- please write a review at iTunes. Thank you! Sandra Ahten has a brand new blog...another great resource filled with wisdom and motivation to get your started or keep you on the path toward healthy living. Check it out at http://reasonablediet.com. contact: sandra@reasonablediet.com Music: Written and performed by Kevin Elliott for more information contact www.kevinelliottmusic.com RESOURCES- Six Minutes of Sanity feed -- http://reasonablediet.libsyn.com http://reasonablediet.libsyn.com/rss Reasonable Diet Radio feed -- http://reasonablediet2.libsyn.com http://reasonablediet2.libsyn.com/rss

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Summer is right around the corner and we all know that summer is the best time for losing weight, right? But how do we get started? Diet motivation expert Sandra Ahten shares six inspiring, informative steps to get slim for summer. Motivation for the for the I-Know-What-To-Do-I-Just-Don't-Do-It crowd! My mission is to help you lose weight and have peace of mind with regards to your body, eating, and your well being. If you're looking for support and information so you can lose weight and live the life you've always wanted, check out our brand new Project YOU Bootcamp and Sure Success Diet Support Groups. And sign up for the newsletter at http://reasonablediet.com. Or contact Sandra@reasonablediet.com. If you are enjoying the show -- please write a review at iTunes. Thank you! Also, get ready for Reasonable Diet Radio, our new, monthly hour-long podcast, which you can download from iTunes, your podcatcher, or our website. Call in to our listener phone line and have your diet questions answered by life coach and diet coach Sandra Ahten: 206-350-5346. contact: sandra@reasonablediet.com Music: Written and performed by Kevin Elliott for more information contact www.kevinelliottmusic.com RESOURCES- Six Minutes of Sanity feed -- http://reasonablediet.libsyn.com http://reasonablediet.libsyn.com/rss Reasonable Diet Radio feed -- http://reasonablediet2.libsyn.com http://reasonablediet2.libsyn.com/rss

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You've got to love yourself to lose weight and keep it off. It sounds simple, but where do you start after a lifetime feeling bad about yourself? Diet motivation expert Sandra Ahten has some great advise...listen in! Motivation for the for the I-Know-What-To-Do-I-Just-Don't-Do-It crowd! My mission is to help you lose weight and have peace of mind with regards to your body, eating, and your well being. Exciting changes at the Reasonable Diet as we roll out our brand new Project YOU Bootcamp and Sure Success Diet Support Groups. More information will be coming in the next Reasonable Diet Newsletter. To be sure you get the 411, sign up for the newsletter at http://reasonablediet.com. Sure Success Groups are forming now. Ready to sign up? Contact Sandra@reasonablediet.com. If you are enjoying the show -- please write a review at iTunes. Thank you! Also, get ready for Reasonable Diet Radio, our new, monthly hour-long podcast, which you can download from iTunes, your podcatcher, or our website. Call in to our listener phone line and have your diet questions answered by life coach and diet coach Sandra Ahten: 206-350-5346. contact: sandra@reasonablediet.com Music: Written and performed by Kevin Elliott for more information contact www.kevinelliottmusic.com RESOURCES- Six Minutes of Sanity feed -- http://reasonablediet.libsyn.com http://reasonablediet.libsyn.com/rss Reasonable Diet Radio feed -- http://reasonablediet2.libsyn.com http://reasonablediet2.libsyn.com/rss

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Still waiting for the perfect time to start your diet? To begin your exercise plan? To hire a diet coach? In this podcast Diet Motivation Expert Sandra Ahten can show you how to create motivation now, today, in the middle of your busy life. Don't wait! Listen in... Motivation for the for the I-Know-What-To-Do-I-Just-Don't-Do-It crowd! My mission is to help you lose weight and have peace of mind with regards to your body, eating, and your well being. Exciting changes at the Reasonable Diet as we roll out our brand new Project YOU Bootcamp and Sure Success Diet Support Groups. More information will be coming in the next Reasonable Diet Newsletter. To be sure you get the 411, sign up for the newsletter at http://reasonablediet.com. Sure Success Groups are forming now. Ready to sign up? Contact Sandra@reasonablediet.com. If you are enjoying the show -- please write a review at iTunes. Thank you! Also, get ready for Reasonable Diet Radio, our new, monthly hour-long podcast, which you can download from iTunes, your podcatcher, or our website. Call in to our listener phone line and have your diet questions answered by life coach and diet coach Sandra Ahten: 206-350-5346. contact: sandra@reasonablediet.com Music: Written and performed by Kevin Elliott for more information contact www.kevinelliottmusic.com RESOURCES- Six Minutes of Sanity feed -- http://reasonablediet.libsyn.com http://reasonablediet.libsyn.com/rss Reasonable Diet Radio feed -- http://reasonablediet2.libsyn.com http://reasonablediet2.libsyn.com/rss

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Exciting changes at the Reasonable Diet as we roll out our brand new Project YOU Bootcamp for 2008. When being overweight and out of shape seems like the only area of your life that isn't working, the Reasonable Diet is the answer for you. Lose weight, use your experiences and success to maintain and keep the weight off. Motivation for the for the I-Know-What-To-Do-I-Just-Don't-Do-It crowd! My mission is to help you lose weight and have peace of mind with regards to your body, eating, and your well being. More information about the Project YOU Bootcamp and Sure Success Groups will be coming in the next Reasonable Diet Newsletter. To be sure you get the 411, sign up for the newsletter at http://reasonablediet.com. Sure Success Groups are forming now. Interested? Contact Sandra@reasonablediet.com. If you are enjoying the show -- please write a review at iTunes. Thank you! Also, get ready for Reasonable Diet Radio, our new, monthly hour-long podcast, which you can download from iTunes, your podcatcher, or our website. Call in to our listener phone line and have your diet questions answered by life coach and diet coach Sandra Ahten: 206-350-5346. contact: sandra@reasonablediet.com Music: Written and performed by Kevin Elliott for more information contact www.kevinelliottmusic.com RESOURCES- Six Minutes of Sanity feed -- http://reasonablediet.libsyn.com http://reasonablediet.libsyn.com/rss Reasonable Diet Radio feed -- http://reasonablediet2.libsyn.com http://reasonablediet2.libsyn.com/rss

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Does it seem harder to lose weight in the winter? In an AIM support group meeting, Karen is a little discouraged at her slow weight loss. Diet Motivation expert Sandra Ahten gives her some great advice and motivation about losing weight slowly, but permanently! Motivation for the for the I-Know-What-To-Do-I-Just-Don't-Do-It crowd! My mission is to help you lose weight and have peace of mind with regards to your body, eating, and your well being. Spring is around the corner and it's time to get serious and kick your weight loss into gear. Check out a new, revamped Reasonable Diet website, including a new blog by Sandra and lots of great new stuff at http://reasonablediet.com. Our 12 week AIM support groups are happening right now...you can still sign up for a little Accountability, Information and Motivation! More info on the website. Sandra also offers private coaching. All this information and more at the website: http://reasonablediet.com or email sandra@reasonablediet.com. If you are enjoying the show -- please write a review at iTunes. Thank you! Also, get ready for Reasonable Diet Radio, our new, monthly hour-long podcast, which you can download from iTunes, your podcatcher, or our website. Call in to our listener phone line and have your diet questions answered by life coach and diet coach Sandra Ahten: 206-350-5346. contact: sandra@reasonablediet.com Music: Written and performed by Kevin Elliott for more information contact www.kevinelliottmusic.com RESOURCES- Six Minutes of Sanity feed -- http://reasonablediet.libsyn.com http://reasonablediet.libsyn.com/rss Reasonable Diet Radio feed -- http://reasonablediet2.libsyn.com http://reasonablediet2.libsyn.com/rss

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Ever have an "ah-ha!" moment where suddenly you understand and everything is perfectly clear? Diet Motivation expert Sandra Ahten shows us how tapping into your own inner wisdom is the key to changing your diet and changing your life. Motivation for the for the I-Know-What-To-Do-I-Just-Don't-Do-It crowd! My mission is to help you lose weight and have peace of mind with regards to your body, eating, and your well being. Check out a new, revamped Reasonable Diet website, including a new blog by Sandra and lots of great new stuff at http://reasonablediet.com. Our 12 week AIM support groups are happening right now...you can still sign up for a little Accountability, Information and Motivation! More info on the website. Sandra also offers private coaching. All this information and more at the website: http://reasonablediet.com or email sandra@reasonablediet.com. If you are enjoying the show -- please write a review at iTunes. Thank you! Also, get ready for Reasonable Diet Radio, our new, monthly hour-long podcast, which you can download from iTunes, your podcatcher, or our website. Call in and have your diet questions answered by life coach and diet coach Sandra Ahten. contact: sandra@reasonablediet.com Music: Written and performed by Kevin Elliott for more information contact www.kevinelliottmusic.com RESOURCES- Six Minutes of Sanity feed -- http://reasonablediet.libsyn.com http://reasonablediet.libsyn.com/rss Reasonable Diet Radio feed -- http://reasonablediet2.libsyn.com http://reasonablediet2.libsyn.com/rss

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It's February...how are those New Year's resolutions going? Diet Motivation expert Sandra Ahten has a plan for you to breakthrough to weight loss this month with a 28 day challenge to help you root out negative habits and instill a positive practice in your life. Motivation for the for the I-Know-What-To-Do-I-Just-Don't-Do-It crowd! My mission is to help you lose weight and have peace of mind with regards to your body, eating, and your well being. Check out a new, revamped Reasonable Diet website, including a new blog by Sandra and lots of great new stuff at http://reasonablediet.com. Our 12 week AIM support groups are happening right now...you can still sign up for a little Accountability, Information and Motivation! More info on the website. Sandra also offers private coaching. All this information and more at the website: http://reasonablediet.com or email sandra@reasonablediet.com. If you are enjoying the show -- please write a review at iTunes. Thank you! Also, get ready for Reasonable Diet Radio, our new, monthly hour-long podcast, which you can download from iTunes, your podcatcher, or our website. Call in and have your diet questions answered by life coach and diet coach Sandra Ahten. contact: sandra@reasonablediet.com Music: Written and performed by Kevin Elliott for more information contact www.kevinelliottmusic.com RESOURCES- Six Minutes of Sanity feed -- http://reasonablediet.libsyn.com http://reasonablediet.libsyn.com/rss Reasonable Diet Radio feed -- http://reasonablediet2.libsyn.com http://reasonablediet2.libsyn.com/rss

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Yes it's that time of year again, and Diet motivation expert Sandra Ahten gives us all a nudge about our not-so-secret Girl Scout Cookie habits...and examines this national junk food eating phenomenon through the lens of addictive eating. Motivation for the for the I-Know-What-To-Do-I-Just-Don't-Do-It crowd! My mission is to help you lose weight and have peace of mind with regards to your body, eating, and your well being. All kinds of great advice and info at our website: http://reasonablediet.com. While you are there, sign up for Sandra's motivation-filled newsletter! And guess what? If you really want to support The Girl Scouts, you can do it WITHOUT buying the cookies so 100% of your money goes to the girls. Donate at their website: http://girlscouts.org. If you are enjoying the show -- please write a review at iTunes. Thank you! contact: sandra@reasonablediet.com Music: Written and performed by Kevin Elliott for more information contact www.kevinelliottmusic.com RESOURCES- Six Minutes of Sanity feed -- http://reasonablediet.libsyn.com http://reasonablediet.libsyn.com/rss AIM Support Group Podcast http://reasonablediet2.libsyn.com http://reasonablediet2.libsyn.com/rss

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Forget about willpower! With a little smart, simple planing you can push your weight loss into motion. Diet motivation expert Sandra Ahten shares some easy steps you can follow to start losing weight today. Exciting news...the new Reasonable Diet website launches in early January. Come check us out at http://reasonablediet.com for all kinds of new resources and support tools to help you find your way to healthy weight loss and healthy living. Motivation for the for the I-Know-What-To-Do-I-Just-Don't-Do-It crowd! My mission is to help you lose weight and have peace of mind with regards to your body, eating, and your well being. If you are enjoying the show -- please write a review at iTunes. Thank you! contact: sandra@reasonablediet.com Music: Written and performed by Kevin Elliott for more information contact www.kevinelliottmusic.com RESOURCES- Six Minutes of Sanity feed -- http://reasonablediet.libsyn.com http://reasonablediet.libsyn.com/rss AIM Support Group Podcast http://reasonablediet2.libsyn.com http://reasonablediet2.libsyn.com/rss

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Find more info on the Reasonable Diet at www.reasonablediet.com Affirmation: I, ___________ ,love and respect myself. I choose a diet that nourishes me and reflects this love. Music: Written and performed by Kevin Elliott â for more information contact kelliott28@hotmail.com APPROXIMATE TRANSCRIPT  âSelf-Love as Diet Motivationâ? If you are uncomfortable with your weight, should you try to take off some pounds or endeavor instead to accept yourself as you are? I faced this dilemma in my middle 30s. My life, although moving in a wonderful direction, was a hotbed of stressors. I had quit smoking, moved from my hometown, and sacrificed my income to become an artist and a full-time student. In addition, I was a single parent dealing with an adolescent child who was, to say the least, rebelling. I gained more than 30 pounds. Someone made a negative comment about my weight, and I was outraged. I argued, âI donât have to look like a model. Your concern with my weight is your problem, not mine. I am perfect just the way I am.â? However, as I was defending myself, one question loomed in my own mind: If I love myself so much, why arenât I taking better care of myself? My diet did not reflect self-love. In addition, while I was arguing for the right to self-determine my own weight, I had to admit my weight was not consciously determined but simply the result of some unhealthy eating habits. Eventually, I internalized that I loved myself enough to stop the weight gain. Thankfully, I had done a significant amount of spiritual and emotional healing in my life before my weight started climbing; in addition, I didnât have a history of dieting fueled by the motivation of hating my body size. So after I worked through the turmoil caused by the comment about my weight, I approached dieting, not as so many do -- motivated by self-loathing -- but instead motivated by self-loving. I really wanted to be taking care of myself. I have determined this to be the biggest factor in my long-term dieting success. Many people have a long history of self loathing with regard to their bodies, some since childhood. Some people hate their weight; others go even so far as to hate themselves because of their weight. But most of us have a measure of both self-loathing and self-loving in us. What dieters need to do is reinforce the self-loving as they put to rest the self-loathing. This needs to happen immediately. It is not enough to say you will stop the disparaging remarks about yourself when you reach such-and-such weight. Donât wait to start until youâve been following a diet successfully for a week, or month, or year. No. The time is now. Most anyone can follow a diet and lose weight. Many folks have done it time and time again. But a secret to keeping it off is to approach it not just from a physical or nutritional point of view, but from a holistic mind-body point of view. You have to change your thinking as well as your eating habits. Try this as a first step if you are contemplating changing your diet or are already in the process: Read the affirmation below several times a day. Say it when you brush your teeth in the morning, each time you eat or make a food decision during the day, and again before bedtime. Say it as you step on the scale. âI love and respect myself. I choose a diet that nourishes me and reflects this love.â? Try saying it out loud right now. Note: Do remember the âaffirmation dorkiness factor,â? that is: The dorkier you sound when you say affirmations, the more likely they are to work! HOPING FOR PEACE IN THE WORLD AND WISHING YOU PEACE OF MIND. Sandra

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This podcast is of the initial meeting of the Wednesday 7AM AIM support group of the Reasonable Diet. AIM: Accountability; Information; Motivation. Sandra Ahten, author and diet coach, is the group facilitator and producer of the program. During this episode we meet Sara, Susan, and Jenn. The episode was recorded on March 29, 2006. You can see pic and bios of the participants at the websitewww.reasonablediet.com Resource mentioned in the podcastwww.fitday.comwww.weightwatchers.com

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Do the words "comfort food" resonate with you? When the going gets rough ,  do you want a chocolate chip cookie? That is the topic of today's podcast. Listen in as Sandra discusses how she handles her "red light" comfort food. You can actually get comfort from comfort food,  instead of feeling guilt, which cancels out the comfort. AND I am so excited to announce the beginning of my second podcast. Reasonable Diet's AIM support group podcast. Which will launch in the first week of April. I will be coaching ten clients as they embark on their weight loss journey. We will be conducting the coaching session via teleconferences. In addition to being able to easvesdrop on our diet coaching sessions, you'll be able to see their pics, stats, and bios at www.reasonablediet.com You can also monitor or join in the discussion and give and get support on the forums.

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http://www.reasonablediet.com/. Sandra Ahten, diet coach tells how you can reframe your thoughts so that dieting and getting healthy doesn't have to feel like such a burden. A little motivation for the I-Know-What-To-Do-I-Just-Don't-Do-It crowd. In today's edition we discuss how you can reframe your thoughts so that dieting and getting healthy doesn't have to feel like such a burden. I'll be elaborating on how you can use these two simple steps, so you don't feel like you have the weight of the world on your shoulders as you try to get the weight of your body down to a healthy level. 1) Reframe your thoughts by changing the words you use about the situation. 2) Allow the change of thought to lead you to creative and pleasurable solutions. Sound too vague to be useful? Tune in and you'll get some solid examples and advice. I'm still looking for a few members to join the upcoming AIM podcast, where you can get your (AIM) Accountability, Information, and Motivation to lose weight and be part of podcast making history! You'll be part of a 5-10 person teleconference where you make you're your healthy living/ diet commitments each week and then check in with your progress. There will be a webpage for the world to watch your progress in addition to having your coaching/ teleconference session be podcast for the world to hear. Information will be posted soon on http://www.reasonablediet.com/. Drop me a line at Sandra@reasonablediet.com if you want more details now. Music written and performed by Kevin Elliott

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www.reasonablediet.com We've heard the stats on how dieting doesn't work. What is the criterion for diet that do work? Today's discussion is regarding whether or not you should embark on a directed diet, that is a diet where someone (or some book) is directing you, as to what your plan should be. Directed diets often get a bad rap, because of the yo-yo factor. But there are advantages to directed diets. Today's show focusing on ways to make directed diets work for you, if you decide that is the route you want to go. There are two keys mentioned in the show to make any diet work for you. 1) write down your plan (for accountability) 2) have a time set aside each week for reassessment. During the reassessment time you can adjust the diet, based on what did and didn't work for your lifestyle. Reassessment and then adjustment is imperative so you don't throw up your hands in wild abandonment of the diet, which of course is what causes the yo-yo affect. I'm still looking for a few members to join the upcoming AIM podcast, where you can get your (AIM) Accountability, Information, and Motivation to lose weight and be part of podcast making history! You'll be part of a 5-10 person teleconference where you make you're your healthy living/ diet commitments each week and then check in with your progress. There will be a webpage for the world to watch your progress in addition to having your coaching/ teleconference session be podcast for the world to hear. Information will be posted soon on http://www.reasonablediet.com/. Drop me a line at Sandra@reasonablediet.com if you want more details now.

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