From Woman's World · Lisa Maxbauer · · 2m
Calm Your Nervous System to Lose Weight
Positive thinking helps lose weight by calming the nervous system, as shown by Jamile Pellicer's 123-pound loss.
In brief
Positive thinking helps lose weight by calming the nervous system, as shown by Jamile Pellicer's 123-pound loss. Jamile Pellicer lost 123 pounds by calming her nervous system through positive mindset shifts. Originally reported by Woman's World.
Why Calming Your Nervous System Aids Weight Loss
Positive thinking is clinically proven to support weight loss by calming the nervous system.
Jamile Pellicer's 123-Pound Transformation
Jamile Pellicer, 40, a Parkland, Florida, attorney lost 123 pounds after changing her relationship with food and her mindset.
Neuroscientist Explains Nervous System Calming
Neuroscientist Brynn Winegard, PhD, author of The Working Brain, says positive self-talk improves emotional regulation and stress management.
The 15-Minute Happy Reflection Study
A landmark study found people who spent 15 minutes writing about happy reflections lost 3.41 pounds in a month.
Jamile's Emotional Overeating Struggle
Jamile battled emotional overeating since age six, gaining and losing weight repeatedly due to shame.
Jamile Avoided Doctors for Years
Jamile avoided doctors for years until she needed an exam to qualify for life insurance, weighing over 300 pounds.
Mindset Coach Alana Kessler Helped Jamile
Mindset coach Alana Kessler, MS, RD, used programs like the Sober Eating Sequence to help Jamile calm her nervous system.
The One Percent Reframe
Jamile rephrased her mindset from 'it’s unfair I can’t eat what I want' to 'I’m so lucky' to gain control.
Ditch All-Or-Nothing Thinking
Jamile stopped spiraling after small slipups by saying 'normal eaters also overeat sometimes' instead of 'I always overeat'.
Outsmart Emotional Cravings in 30 Seconds
Jamile ignored emotional cravings for up to 30 seconds, letting feelings pass without reacting to food urges.
Banish Guilt with Zero-Guilt Treats
Jamile enjoyed coffee with Splenda and sugar-free syrup without guilt, using healthy treats like Greek yogurt Yasso Bar.
Talk to Yourself Kindly
Jamile used 'distanced' self-talk like 'you deserve a big healthy salad' instead of 'i should eat less'.
Jamile's Results After Three Years
Jamile reversed fatty liver disease, stopped needing anxiety medication, and is the first in her family to get off blood pressure medication.
What matters most
Jamile Pellicer lost 123 pounds by calming her nervous system through positive mindset shifts.
