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My first day. Looking forward to trying this.
Welcome, Mildred! I look forward to hearing your insights.
1. My number one struggle with my body is my battle with depression.
2. I’m going to plan my upcoming camping trip. I love planning!
Welcome, Jen! Good for you. I’d love to see you set a specific date for that camping trip, and follow up with us about how much fun you had. 🙂 Also, how does the depression show up in your body? How does it translate to how you feel toward your body?
1. I’ve struggled my whole life with my weight and diets and never gotten to my “goal weight”, whatever that is.
2. I’m taking my kids to the pool and I’m going to play with them in the water.
Kate, I’m glad you’re here. Have fun at the pool!
After 10 years of trying every diet that has been advertised, I am beyond elated to try Sarah’s mindset of living more and loving myself. I honestly can’t remember the last time I looked in the mirror and was happy with the reflection, I am the queen of saying “if I could just be 130 pounds, my life would be perfect”……I am ready to start living now and try Sarah’s approach. I am going to stop turning down social events because I am on a juice cleanse, or not going on a trip because I am on a no carb diet.
Here’s to never dieting again and repairing the emotional relationship I have with myself….
I am so happy for you, Mara! Let’s get an event or trip on your calendar. 🙂 Cheers!
Hi Sarah,
I enjoyed your video very much. I struggle with all of the things you mentioned and can’t seem to go very long without binging. When I eat badly, I feel unattractive and want to hide. I am trying to think of something fun to do this evening, but having trouble coming up with ideas. Maybe my fun activity will be brainstorming some fun activities…How do you come up with ideas when this is not something you are used to thinking about? Any suggestions? Thanks.
Hi Sandra, I’m so glad that you’re enjoying the training. You’re not alone; when we’re so out of practice, coming up with a list of fun activities can be difficult. Try to think about what you used to enjoy, your favorite activities as a child, or what you’re putting off until you “get it together.” Also, it doesn’t always have to be a major event; the little things count, too. If that doesn’t spark many ideas, look for some inspiration in this thread. 🙂
Sarah,
For me, it’s the constant “one step forward, two steps back” of this journey, but especially now getting into my 30s and still dealing with it (I love what you said related to this: “if dieting was going to work, it would have worked by now”). And it’s taken on more emotional weight with time and each additional disappointment. More than that, there is a panic and stress now that makes it of larger-than-life of importance and, as a result, is harder to lose while living under that pressure. I’m sick of living in my head with this, always thinking about it. It’s not my body that’s my biggest struggle – it’s the narrative my mind always has going around that body.
Thanks for this program!
You’re so welcome, Abby. There’s so much wisdom in your post, and if you use it to take some ACTION, this could be the beginning of a big shift for you. What could be your new “life priority?”
My number one struggle with my body is acceptance, Accepting that it there for me and not constantly wishing for change.
For fun today I will get ready for my road trip to visit friends.
Hi Mary, just checking in to see how the road trip went… Learning to accept our bodies without judgment is so imperative to living more and weighing less. Can you think of one thing you could do today to show your body that you accept her right where she’s at?
I am going to go for a walk and get a manicure!
Everything was right on with what you talk about. I am one who is always waiting until I’m perfect before doing things. Weight!! Diets!! I have tried so many. I did weight watchers when I was early 20’s. And did well on it but even then I was skinny enough. Looking back on pictures I was small wearing size 6. I looked awesome. But at the time it was good enough. I do think my problem is that I was worried only about weight. I never had confidence. My mind wasn’t at a happy place. Now with twin boys. I blamed having twins for my weight, but to be honest they are 11. It’s time to have fun and find I what I enjoy, I don’t think I even know what I like anymore. Sad!! But my goal has to change. Something fun today?!?! It’s a beautiful day, I’d like to take a walk and start a book. Easy enough to start but I always want to and say oh later or oh when it gets warmer. Thank you for the videos. I have only watched one and you have inspired me. Thank you,,
I really needed to hear this today, Sarah. My #1 struggle with my body is I never feel good enough. I have struggled with weight since I was a little girl but in college I discovered yoga and adopted a vegan lifestyle 2 years ago. I have made LOTS of progress. I was a pre-med student in college but my senior year as I was applying to med school I realized I was so unhappy, wasn’t getting to yoga class as much as I wanted and also couldn’t fit in my jeans. I threw med school out the window and decided to become a yoga teacher. I am also a huge self-care advocate. It’s been the best decision I ever made. However, even though I have had so much success and my fiance loves my body and compliments me every day, I still don’t feel good enough. I’m still not the skinny yoga teacher and I don’t think I ever will be but I can’t seem to make peace with it. Since I am a yoga entrepreneur I’m constantly working. Checking emails, social media, etc. I am distracted A LOT. This video was a great reminder that I need to get rid of those distractions while I’m eating. I’m going to really practice that this week. Also, I do yoga for fun but it is also my job. So today for fun I’m going to put on some crazy silly pop music and dance! Thank you for doing what you do!
I am 62, soon to be 63 years old. Since I can remember , probably from about 5 years old,I have been called ‘fatso’. Some of the best times in my life were when I was a cheerleader in highschool. I had boyfriends,people knew me, I loved the athleticism of it,I was busy, but my sister still called me ‘fatso’ but more importantly I thought I was fat, at 5’4” and 125lbs. What I wouldn’t give to be there now. My youngest son is about to turn 21 years old. I have been 45 lbs overweight fora lol of that time. I am plagued with injuries and can no longer walk for an hour on the beach every morning due to pain in my hips and back. I have been active all of my life but I can’t do what I used to and I am sick of lugging this extra weight around. I want to find love again, starting with myself. I would love to play tennis again, my idea of fun and something I haven’t done regularly in almost 20 years. Time, opportunity and injuries might prohibit me from fulfilling this. I will get back to you on how I go with I distracted eating.
Having children changed my body. I’m going g to a jewellery making course tonight with my daughter.
Enjoyed watching the video.. I”m overweight now ,and I’m not actually beating myself up over it. I have been struggling with weight issues late teens till now..
Now at 41 I’m just learning to take care of me as a whole person…. I’m not going to get caught up in crazy cycle of weight loss. I do eat healthy and move my body everyday.. I come to realize if I take care my body, my body will take care of me
I can relate to having more fun in my life, trying new things regardless of my size.. I just want to be happy and functional that the Journey I’m on now.. The one thing I will do for (it won’t be today) its pretty late for me on the east coast I go swimming this week, I love the water..
I will try eating without distractions.. I eat in front of my computer all the time which i know is not good.
Thanks for sharing your struggles Sarah, as women we can relate.. Living life should not be complicated..
My number 1 struggle with my body has been my stomach. Its size fluctuates depending on 1. what I’m eating and 2. how much FUN I’m having! I can definitely look back and notice that when my life feels more full, I feel healthier.
One fun thing that I’m going to do today is have dinner with some friends and dress up for it!
Start taking classes that interest me,start swimming, go to the opera after researching the story.
Tell more friends that I am looking to date.
Take more baths, moisturize everyday,go to the doctor.
Hi Sandy… I used to go dancing every weekend (ha, ha) before kids but it’s almost as if I just stopped dancing altogether. So I’ve tried to make it a practice to put the music on everyday when I clean. It gets me moving, having fun and of course, boosts my mood. But I also plan to do more Zumba and there are two new classes locally– a hip – hop and into to burlesque. Totally different + sound like such fun
I’ve put off life for years and years (I’m in my 50’s) — I’ll dress nicely after I lose weight, I’ll have confidence after I lose weight, I’ll date after I lose weight, blah blah blah.
Today I am riding my bike! That is TOTALLY fun. 🙂
Hi V. Tomorrow I want you to focus on finding a way to bring some light and pleasure into your life. I know it feels like the end of the world but it isn’t. I promise. If you have hit rock bottom there is no where to go but up.
As you spoke today, I heard my own voice. I have battled my weight and my body image since I was a little girl. I have dieted ALL my life and was nearing a point that I was giving up hope of ever having victory in this area. I have a lot of success in all the other circles of my life so cannot figure out why this alludes me. Today for fun I will sit outside and watch my dogs chase squirrels. It makes me laugh.
Number one problem with my body is there is too much of it! But I’m working on it.
I’m going to plant some banana peppers in the garden today-that’s my fun thing. I ate lunch(a great salad) while watching your video, does that count as a distraction?
Hi Millie, I love that you have a garden. I would love for you to practice eating without anything else and really taste your food and tune into your body as you are eating.
Emma, I love all the ways you’re going to infuse more fun, play and movement into your life. I’m so proud of you for taking action.
Amy, I don’t want you to feel like this any longer. I want you to make a list of all the things that bring joy and fun into your life and there are so many ways to move our bodies that don’t involve a treadmill or a bootcamp. One of my favorites is Wild Soul Movement by my dear friend Liz DiAlto. You should check it out.
I love crystalsand like to have them around when I meditate and noticed the beautiful quartz in your video – good source?
Love your insight which mirrors all womens. I love to read and holding a book is one of my ideas of fun – can you recommend some good reads about rebuilding our body image?
Tired of constant dieting and hope to learn to live my life differently
Hi Maria, I hope these videos give you some insight in how to start doing just that.
I want more than anything to stop being afraid that there’s nothing in a store that will fit me, or that I will be too big to fit in the seats on a roller coaster.
1. My number one struggle with my body has been comparing it to other people, not just in terms of my weight, although I do that, but in terms of my fitness and strength. I have a pretty good relationship with my weight right now, although I almost always live in a zone of wanting to lose 3-5 pounds, but I really struggle to want to be stronger, and more fit. I do yoga, rock climb and run, and I’m always comparing myself to others in that sense and wanting to be better. I also have had some injuries lately that have prevented me from doing some of those things, particularly climbing which I love the most, and I tend to get really frustrated and angry with my body when that happens.
2. Today I just signed a lease on a new apartment with my boyfriend and we are moving in together for the first time. Tonight, to celebrate, we are going to relax and have a class of wine together. Not sure if that counts as fun, but it will be nice. I’ve also made a plan to have a good old fashioned slumber party with two of my girlfriends this weekend. THAT will be fun. 🙂
Kelsey this is so exciting. Congratulations on the next step in your relationship and I’m so glad you’re also nurturing your friendships too. I think it’s so important to have that balance.
I will plan some dates for my husband and I. We need to have more fun. Life has become so serious and bland. We are both deeply creative people who enjoy trying new things, and that is what I am going to focus on…
I am going to ask myself… everyday… “what do I need”. I never do that. I am a stereotypical mom… everyone else comes first. I am going to work on balancing that better
Yvette, I know that for me, I’m a much better wife and mother when I’m fulfilled and taking care of myself. It opens me up so much more to take care of my family. Let me know how it goes for you.
I feel very out of touch with my body. It’s almost like I’m trying to ignore it because I feel so disgusted with it… and myself. I barely look in the full length mirror and sometime feel surprised by how big I look when I do see myself full length. Tomorrow i am going to have breakfast with a friend and I will focus on enjoying the conversation. I know this does not seem like much, but I usually feel guilty for “goofing off” during the day while my kids are at school and my husband is at work… I feel like I don’t deserve to play or have fun unless it’s productive somehow.
Hi Yvette, this is absolutely not true. You deserve to have fun and by allowing yourself to take a break and enjoy your time during the day you’re filling yourself up and that happiness will spill over into the rest of your life in the evenings with your kids and your husband.
My number one struggle with my body is that I cannot reconcile the person I see in the mirror and who I see in pictures, videos etc. I know it really didn’t happen this way but sometimes it feels like one day I just woke up looking like this. I continue to think of how amazing I will feel and all the things I will want to do once I lose weight. Right now, all I want to do is cover myself up as much as possible and unzip this person over me so that the real me can step out.. I’ve tried many “diets” but they never last. I am excited and hopeful to explore this program. For fun tonight, I am going to take a bubble bath and listen to my favorite music (I can’t remember the last time I did that). I’m looking forward to trying to be conscious about eating without distractions.
Hi Tina. What are you currently not doing in your life because you are waiting in the weight? Write it down. Now I want you to do one of those things on that list this weekend.
Im so glad I found this. I actually have been the chubby friend since puberty and always hated my body and compared it to friends. It wasnt until after college and gaining 60 lbs that I realized how much of an emotional eater I was. I was so disspointed that i didnt feel good enough to do the things I want to do like hike in Costa Rica because of weight and terrible eating. I started making small changes like walking everyday and finding things do that were active that I loved. I actually lost 60 lbs over 2 years. Then i went back for my nursing degree and starting hating on my body, comparing myself, & eating my stress away. I quickly turned to fad diets and now 2 years later Ive gained 60 lbs back, feel i lack willpower and hate my body. For months now Ive been trying to force myself to do certain diets or workouts that I hate to try to turn my weight gain around. Wouldnt you know with each month I eat more and less healthy and workout less. Watching this video it all clicked and I realized why i was able to lose weight and find body peace the first time but also that i have more work to do to conquer my emotional eating and body hate. I work a 12 hr overnight shift tonight so I dont have a lot if time but I think I will dance around my house. I love that it wakes me up, ishaking it latin beats like no one is watching and sweating a little. I think Im going to find a Zumba class this week to go to. Im a loner but I do think I need to venture out my apt and work to form some connections and why not have some fun with it 🙂
Yes. I’m thrilled this landed for you, Samm. Have so much fun at zumba.