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My Emotional Eating Weight Loss Journey: Mindset Not Diets

Emotional Eating: Growing Up with Food as Comfort Hi, I’m Dennis, the creator of Justenrobe.com. I’ve lived through the struggle of emotional eating, burnout, and being morbidly obese, and this is my emotional eating weight loss journey. Today, I’m living a healthier, more fulfilling life, and I want to share how I made that shift. From a young age, food wasn’t just nourishment, it was comfort, my friend, and sometimes my escape. Sweet, heavy foods became my source of calm. I didn’t realize it then, but this habit was quietly becoming an obsession. One day, at age 10, I started…

Simple & Sustainable Meal Prep for Weight Loss

How to Meal Prep for Weight Loss: A Simple, Sustainable Approach If you’re ready to take control of your health and lose weight naturally, mastering the habit of meal preparation can transform your routine. Meal prepping reduces stress, supports stable blood sugar, and helps you stick to healthy choices without relying on willpower alone. Let’s break down this sustainable strategy step-by-step: Step 1: Cut Out Snacks to Balance Blood Sugar How to meal prep for weight loss? One of the first shifts is cutting unnecessary snacks. Though it may feel challenging at first, your body quickly adapts. Reducing snacks supports…

Healthy Snack Ideas To Curb Cravings

I’m not the first to say it, but your cravings are not your fault. I know exactly what it feels like when you’re drained, stressed, juggling responsibilities, and all you want is a break and by that, I mean a snack. I get it. That’s why I created this list of quick and healthy snack ideas to curb cravings and help you feel in control again. When cravings hit, the solution isn’t shame or guilt. It’s understanding what’s going on in your body. Once you do, it becomes easier to take back control. If you often find yourself snacking due…

How to Enjoy Working Out (And Actually Stick With It!)

My belief is that the main reason most people stop working out isn’t due to a lack of desire but rather a lack of motivation. Often, we view exercise as something we “have to do” rather than something enjoyable. This mindset typically stems from selecting workouts we don’t genuinely enjoy, such as running or lifting weights, especially if they’re unfamiliar or don’t align with our interests. This turns fitness into a chore, making it easy to find excuses like “I don’t have time,” “the gym is too crowded,” or “it’s too late.” Eventually, these excuses create negative associations around exercise,…

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Why Counting Calories For Weight Loss Fails & What to Do

Why Most Diets Fail Most people who attempt weight loss regain it within months or years, coming from me personally having tried various diets and counting calories for weight loss. This frustrating yo-yo dieting cycle leaves one discouraged and confused. Here’s the reality: Traditional dieting often leads to temporary results, leaving us trapped in a cycle of losing and gaining weight. Diets are typically unsustainable because they emphasize deprivation and restrictions rather than sustainable lifestyle changes. Many diets neglect the psychological and physiological aspects of eating, leading to increased stress and ultimately failure. Recognizing that long-term success requires more than…

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Gut Health for Beginners: Real Tips for a Happier Gut

Introduction If you’re looking for how to improve your gut health, you’re in the right place. When it comes to supporting your gut, my top advice is simple — eat more plants. But it’s not just about quantity, it’s about diversity. The wider the variety of plants you eat, the better it is for your gut. Each plant comes packed with its own unique set of nutrients and beneficial compounds that feed different types of gut microbes. What Exactly is Gut Health? Think of your gut microbes like picky eaters — some might prefer a red bell pepper over a…

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Overcoming Emotional Eating

Overcoming emotional eating is something so many of us struggle with — reaching for food not because we’re hungry, but because we’re stressed, bored, overwhelmed, or even lonely. Food can become a quick comfort, a way to distract ourselves from difficult feelings, or even a reward after a long day. But when emotional eating becomes a habit, it can feel like food has all the power — and that’s incredibly frustrating. The good news is, you’re not alone, and there are practical, compassionate ways to break free from emotional eating. You don’t need to be perfect or swear off comfort…

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16:8 Intermittent Fasting Results & Beginner Tips

What is 16:8 Intermittent Fasting? 16:8 intermittent fasting is one of the most popular fasting methods today, and for good reason — it’s simple, flexible, and delivers real results. The concept is straightforward: The flexibility of this approach makes it ideal for beginners, busy individuals, and anyone looking for a sustainable way to support weight loss and better health. Intermittent fasting a beginner’s guide My Personal Experience with 16:8 Fasting When I first started with intermittent fasting, I thought, “This is either going to be super easy — or a complete disaster.” But honestly, what did I have to lose?…

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How Exercise Enhances Mental Fitness & Cognitive Health

Exercise plays a vital role in boosting brain health and mental fitness, primarily by increasing oxygen supply and blood flow to the brain. Aerobic exercises such as running, biking, swimming, and walking—are particularly effective in delivering high levels of oxygen, which supports cognitive function, memory, and overall brain health. Why Exercise is Essential for Mental Fitness Regular physical activity helps improve neuroplasticity, the brain’s ability to form and reorganize synaptic connections. This is crucial for memory retention, problem-solving skills, and mental clarity. Increased blood flow ensures that the brain receives essential nutrients, supporting overall mental well-being and resilience to stress.…

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Mindfulness for Stress Reduction: Simple Techniques

Introduction Stress is a part of life, but how we manage it makes all the difference. When stress builds up, it affects both our mind and body, leading to tension, anxiety, emotional eating, and fatigue. The good news? Mindfulness for stress reduction is a powerful tool that helps you stay balanced and improve overall well-being. By practicing mindfulness meditation, you can calm your nervous system, regain focus, and respond to stress in a healthier way. Whether you’re dealing with daily worries, burnout, or mental exhaustion, these simple mindfulness exercises can help you find relief. What Is Mindfulness and How Does…