Calling all yo-yo dieters in San Diego...

If you have tried diet after diet and can't

stand the thought of another one, I promise it's because

you focused on what you ate instead of why.

Change your focus, change your life.

Are you missing the one thing that can end your struggle with food, overeating, and dieting forever?

Have you been on a diet before? Have you been on a lot of diets?

I have been on so many diets that I couldn't list them all if I tried. People are surprised when I tell them that because I am pretty slim and eat whatever I want (junk food included).

But I wasn't always this way. My name is Charlie Fields. I used to constantly cycle between very restrictive diets to out-of-control binges. I loved food, but hated it at the same time. I dreamed about food constantly and simultaneously wished that it didn't exist so I wouldn't have to worry about it.

Does this sound like you?

I used to exercise a lot, either to compliment my diets or to punish myself or compensate for overeating.

Even though I would frequently overeat very rich foods, the guilt and shame I felt afterward more than canceled out any pleasure that the eating provided.

It was a vicious cycle. At my highest weight, I felt horrible about myself for my gluttony. At my lowest weight, I was completely frightened of falling off the wagon and ruining everything. There was very little happiness.

Fortunately, I found something that healed my broken relationship with food. I relearned how to eat the way I did when I was born...by listening to my body. Instead of struggling with food, I learned how to truly enjoy it. And I was now able to manage my weight effortlessly.

What I found was the Am I Hungry?® Workshop developed by Michelle May, MD. Dr. May is a board-certified physician and recovered yo-yo dieter who was fed up with dieting and modeled Am I Hungry?® after her husband and children who were thin and hadn't dieted a day in their lives.

Let me introduce you to Dr. May and Am I Hungry?®

What is Am I Hungry?® all about?

It is a mindful approach that leads you step-by-step to becoming a true "instinctive eater."

Most approaches to weight management start with what you eat. They ignore the much more pertinent question which is "why do you eat?"

Think about it. Why do you eat?

I'll make a list, and you can check off any that apply to you:

Boredom

At the movies

Anxiety

I bought it

Craving

Time of day

It was free

Party

Put off work

Stress

Fatigue

Watching TV

Preparing food

Traveling

Sadness

Breakroom

Others are eating

Traveling

Pass by a restaurant

Home from work

Reward

Did you check off any of the above reasons for eating? Did you check off ALL of them? That's OK! Whether you checked off one or 21, here's another question for you:

Do you think maybe you are trying to use food to meet your needs?

If so, don't worry. Many people do the same thing. In fact, it is getting harder and harder to find true "instinctive eaters" these days.

But they do exist. Think of someone you know who doesn't struggle with eating or their weight. Think about how they eat.

You are probably thinking that they seem to eat whatever they want. Yet they stop eating when they are satisfied, even if there is food left on their plate.

You might also notice that they don't seem to pay much attention to food...that is until they start to feel hungry. In fact, they often say no to very delicious food if they aren't hungry at the time. But, as a whole, food is nothing but nourishment to them.

And very frequently, their bodies reflect that.

Don't you want to have that kind of life? Wouldn't you love that kind of relationship with food and eating?

I'm here to tell you that it is possible. And it's not even that hard. It really just takes a little practice.

The great thing is that eating this way allows you to truly enjoy and be satisfied by your food. Plus it frees your mental and emotional energy, so you can be more productive and happy.

So how does the program work?

The Am I Hungry?® Workshop is divided into eight parts.

Each part deals with a different decision point around eating, starting with "why."

Check out the videos below to get a taste (no pun intended) of what you will learn in each session:

Workshop 1: In Charge, Not In Control



In Workshop 1, you'll learn about the three eating cycles, and what drives each cycle. Also you'll find out why instinctive eating is the way you were meant to eat.

Workshop 2: Trusting Your Gut Instincts



In Workshop 2, you'll learn how to tell the difference between physical hunger, head hunger, appetite, and craving. Then you can use this knowledge to guide your eating for the rest of your life.

Workshop 3: It's Not About the Food



In Workshop 3, you'll learn what to do when you aren't physically hungry, but you still want to eat. And I'll show you the effects of each decision.

Workshop 4: Head Hunger



In Workshop 4, we go deeper in dealing with head hunger. Instead of trying to meet needs with food, you will find better ways to meet them.

Workshop 5: Goodbye Guilt



In Workshop 5, you'll learn the three questions to ask to figure out for yourself what food to eat when you are hungry. Also, you'll learn to deal with the guilt of allowing yourself formerly forbidden foods.

Workshop 6: Mindful Eating

There is no video for this workshop because it features a powerful exercise: mindful eating. Each person will bring a piece of food. Under my direction, you will eat it, one slow bite at a time. You will experience an entirely new way of eating , and you'll never look at a bite of food the same way.

Workshop 7: Just Right



Workshop 7 tackles the question: How much do you eat? Or, to put it a different way, when do you stop eating? Forget measuring or weighing, you will learn the secret that naturally thin people use at every meal to find the perfect portion every time.

Workshop 8: Self-Care Buffer Zone



In Workshop 8, the final piece of the puzzle will be revealed. You'll learn how to take care of yourself, as a whole person. This way, you won't be tempted to use food again to meet your needs. You can now deal with life head-on, and find more productivity, satisfaction, and enjoyment.




Does this sound good to you?

Are you sick of:

• feeling frustrated and powerless?
• diets that are impossible to stick to?
• the guilt of overeating?
• judging yourself based on the number on the scale?
• feeling like you have to do it all yourself?
• putting yourself down?
• basing your mood on what you have eaten today?
• being out of control?
• constantly worrying about food and exercise?
• not enjoying your food?
• hearing your doctor say that you need to do SOMETHING?

The Eight-Week Am I Hungry?® Workshop consists of:

• Eight 90-Minute Workshops (maximum of 10 participants) guiding you step-by-step to overcoming overeating and dieting and becoming an instinctive eater
• Meeting other people who struggle with the same issues you do (you are NOT alone!)
• Am I Hungry?® Eating Cycle Assessment (An in-depth analysis of your current eating patterns)
• Eat Mindfully, Live Vibrantly Workbook and Awareness Journal (This thing is essential to your success)
• A Hardback Copy of Eat What You Love, Love What You Eat: How to Break Your Eat-Repent-Repeat Cycle by Dr. Michelle May
• Password access to a private participant web portal where you can discuss challenges and share your successes with your groupmates
• A daily Mindful Moment email from Dr. May to keep you motivated and focused
• Unlimited email access to me, your licensed Facilitator, to help support you and deal with any issues that come up between sessions

Dates: February 24 - April 14, 2010
TImes: Wednesdays from 7:30-9.
Location: Herbin Acupuncture & Wellness
3594 5th Ave (entrance and parking on Brookes), San Diego

You get all this for only $347.

If you are struggling with eating, food, dieting, or your body and think that I can help you, I urge you not to miss this. With my Smiley Face Guarantee, there is no risk at all for you to try it.

I will guide you through important topics like how to handle head hunger, strategies for intuitive eating, getting more pleasure from less food, critical steps to take when you have eaten too much - and SO MUCH MORE.

Unfortunately the workshop is filling up quickly. Once I get TEN participants, this workshop will close. There may not be another one for a while. If you are at all interested in doing this, now is the time to give it a shot. Once the workshop is full, I will shut this page down and start a waiting list for the next one (whenever that will be). You don't want to miss your chance.