Do you believe that losing weight is something you should be able to do on your own? This is a really common thought mistake, and one that I’m challenging in this first of a 5-part series on the reasons why you haven't been able to lose weight.

As smart, capable, well-educated...

When Cesar Millan rehabilitates dogs, he also spends time training the owners on handling the dogs with what he calls “calm-assertive energy.”  More often than not, the dog's misbehavior is a reaction to what the unskilled owner is or isn't doing so focusing on the dog would be...

Have you read the book, “Why Zebras Don’t Get Ulcers” by Robert Sapolsky?

It’a all about what stress and specifically chronic stress does to the human body, and how it increases our chances of developing cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, hypertension and even...

When you've regained the weight you lost and feel like you have to start over, look for the lessons.

In reality, you're getting a "do over" and the chance to apply what you've learned.  What will you do differently this time?  How about ditching the diets (and diet mentality) and...

In response to a social media user who commented on her weight, Valerie Bertinelli recorded and posted an emotional video message on Instagram.  The topic: Body shaming and its effects.

When we are criticized for our appearance and agree with the critic, it's likely our sense of self-worth...

When was the last time you walked into a room, looked around, and compared how you look to others?

The comparison game is at the root of so many of our body image issues.  Do you catch yourself seeing someone who looks great… and feel less than? And then look for someone in worse...

In today's episode, I talk about the many ways to measure progress in your weight loss journey that have nothing to do with the number on the scale and everything to do with a happy and healthy life.

As Henry David Thoreau so wisely noted, "What you get by achieving your goals is not as...

Do you look forward to big days like Mother's Day and your birthday - when loved ones let you know how special you are?

Or do you find yourself preparing to be let down?

If you have to brace yourself for disappointment...

How about we try something different so your next "big day" can be a wish...

These days, we're hearing a lot of coaches telling us we need to stop "shoulding" ourselves.  When "should" is a trigger word, it can sabotage our efforts in many areas of life, from weight loss to entrepreneurship.

In this episode, Susan Topf joins Amy to discuss the important differences...

If you believe you'll finally be happy and feel good about yourself when you achieve your goal weight, you're most likely mistaken.

In this episode, Amy discusses how attaching your success and happiness to achieving results and outcomes out of your control sets you up for disappointment and...