Author: Dr. James Meschino

Habits are Contagious: Find Some Wellness Friends to Spur You On Today’s Will Power Moment – 49with Dr. James MeschinoOur topic for today addresses the fact that good and bad habits spread from one person to another.  When it comes to wellness, it’s much easier to succeed if you can find a circle of friends Read More

The Power of Mindful Eating Today’s Will Power Moment – 48with Dr. James MeschinoOur topic today is the power of Mindful Eating. Most people agree that eating foods we like are a source of great pleasure. Pleasure is represented in the brain by the release of the “feel-good” chemical known as dopamine. Just the anticipation Read More

When you’re tempted by a big treat or dessert, step back & play the game, “Let’s Make a Deal”. Today’s Will Power Moment – 47with Dr. James MeschinoWe’re all tempted by various treats, desserts, and snacks. But, the frequent ingestion of these can derail our wellness plan and hinder our ability to lose excess weight Read More

Motion Changes EmotionToday’s Will Power Moment – 46with Dr. James MeschinoOur topic today is “Motion Changes Emotion”. We all have days that zap our energy or leave us feeling a bit down or defeated. It can result from receiving disappointing news, lack of good news, feeling unappreciated or criticized, being crunched for time, over-burdened by Read More

Wellness Numbers Are Great Motivators: Know Them and Track ThemToday’s Will Power Moment – 45with Dr. James MeschinoFrom having worked with many patients over the years I can tell you that knowing the details of your blood work, blood pressure, waist circumference and body weight can really light a fire within you to improve adherence Read More

Sabotage Thought Number 10 – “This One Instance Doesn’t Matter”Today’s Will Power Moment – 44with Dr. James MeschinoIn the last 9 videos, we’ve been exploring the primary sabotage thoughts that often stand in the way of success with weight loss and wellness. Today, I’m going to cover the final sabotage thought in our series – Read More

Sabotage Thought Number 9 – You Only Live OnceToday’s Will Power Moment – 43with Dr. James MeschinoToday let’s talk about Sabotage Thought Number 9, which is “You Only Live Once”. It’s very easy to give yourself permission to eat tempting foods and replace exercise sessions with more socializing, pleasurable leisure-time activities, and justify it by saying, “You Read More

Sabotage Thought Number 8 – The Concern For Others ExcuseToday’s Will Power Moment – 42with Dr. James MeschinoToday I want to quickly discuss sabotage thought number 8, that often prevents people from pursuing appropriate weight management and wellness goals. Sabotage thought number eight sounds something like this, “I’m so busy looking after everyone else I Read More

Sabotage Thought Number 7 – The Assumption ExcuseToday’s Will Power Moment – 41with Dr. James MeschinoToday, I’d like to discuss Sabotage Thought Number 7 – The Assumption Excuse. It sounds like this: “I’ve already showered, so no point in exercising now”. Get your exercise in, even if it’s just walking 10,000 steps that day – something you Read More

Sabotage Thought Number 6 – This Doesn’t CountToday’s Will Power Moment – 40with Dr. James MeschinoToday I want to cover sabotage thought number 6, in our series of the top 10 sabotage thoughts that stop people from succeeding with weight loss and wellness. Sabotage thought number 6 sounds like this “This doesn’t count.” You know Read More