The Weekly Vlog

Do Affirmations Really Work? Aug 27, 2025

Mara wrote in recently with a great question. She said, “I’ve heard you discuss a study that showed that affirmations ar...

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Developing a Positive Body Image Jul 30, 2025

How can we develop a positive relationship with our body? Carolyn wrote in, saying that she started Boot Camp and had al...

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Choose to Belong May 03, 2023

I just returned from the 35th reunion of my 8th grade graduating class. I know that might sound a little silly, but I bo...

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Scale Chatter Apr 26, 2023

I had the opportunity to meet with some Bright Lifers this week, members of our Bright Line Eating community. Among them...

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Is There an Obesity Paradox? Mar 22, 2023

Years ago, I was teaching a college course called The Psychology of Eating and Body Image, and I ended up becoming dear ...

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The Second Identity Shift Sep 21, 2022

There's a shift that happens when one is fully invested in their Bright Line Eating identity. It’s the difference betwee...

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Comments on Our Weight Feb 02, 2022

I’ve been a regular at a local Thai restaurant for over 20 years now, and, more than once, a waitress who knows me...

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