xoSelf (short for Love Yourself)) is a weekly advice series where women can anonymously seek advice on topics about relationships, work, finding themselves or life challenges. xoSelf is responded to by educator & life coach Dr. Walter Hidalgo.
Dear xoSelf: I am not an unhealthy eater, but I’m not the best. I love sweets. I can eat it all day (moderately of course). As I creep up in age, I would like to reduce my sweet intake to around one dessert per day. I hate diets, I feel restrictions would not work. What can I safely do to cut back?
Answer: Balance, moderation and self-control! There is nothing wrong with eating sweets. However, as the old saying goes: “Too much of anything is not good for you.” I recommend starting a diet and exercise that is realistic for you. Start light and build yourself up as you go. When you reach a milestone that is when you reward yourself (but not over indulge). This is where self-control comes in. When you balance this regimen and moderate your intake you look forward to both the results and the rewards.
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Dr. Walter Hidalgo is an educator and coach. He has a master’s of arts in Church History and Sociology from Union Theological Seminary at Columbia University and a doctorate from New York Theological Seminary where his focus was on the intersectionality between Hip-hop culture and socio-spiritual movements. He has taught in universities, high schools, prisons, not-for-profit organizations, and faith-basedinstitutions from all over the world. And finally, he is the author of the critically acclaimed book, “Beyond the Four Walls: The Rising Ministry and Spirituality of Hip-hop” where he
has worked with numerous Hip-hop artists, educators, and youth from all over the world to