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Do. Or Do Not. There is No Try. Why I So Totally Got This Today
Today, my journal prompt gave me this gem: "Do. Or do not. There is no try." – Yoda. Why I So Totally Got This Today: January 6, 2025 I...
Shel Dammann
Jan 61 min read


Confidence Through Consistency: Deciding This Holiday Season
At DammGirl Coaching, we keep weight loss simple because we believe small, consistent decisions build confidence—and confidence is your...
Shel Dammann
Nov 25, 20243 min read


The Quest for the Perfect Diet: Why One Size Doesn't Fit All
Hey there, fellow food explorers! Have you ever wondered if there's a magic diet out there that's perfect for everyone? Well, guess what?...
Shel Dammann
Nov 22, 20242 min read


Rediscovering Wellness: A Journey of Faith and Self-Care
In my work with clients, I often emphasize the presence of a storyteller in their minds, crafting narratives that reinforce struggles...
Shel Dammann
Nov 22, 20242 min read


Trusting God's Plan on the Weight Loss Journey: Tools, Struggles, and Faith
For many years, I thought the roadmap to weight loss was simple: find the right diet, follow the best exercise routine, and the pounds...
Shel Dammann
Nov 22, 20243 min read


The Boiling Pot: Why Change Feels Impossible (And How to Turn Down the Heat
Have you ever felt exhausted by how often you think about a particular problem in your life? Maybe it’s an emotional struggle, like...
Shel Dammann
Nov 19, 20243 min read


Stressed or Blessed? Holiday Strategies for Weight Loss and Maintenance
The holidays have a magical way of sneaking up on us, don’t they? While I’m not hosting Thanksgiving this year, I know how easy it is for...
Shel Dammann
Nov 19, 20242 min read


Breaking Free: Confronting the Lie of Insecurity
I’ve found myself standing frozen, stuck in a space that feels like it’s taking over my body. It’s as though I’m wrapped in a heavy...
Shel Dammann
Nov 19, 20243 min read


Weight Regain: Lessons and Strength
I saw a post today from a woman who had almost reached her 100 pound weight loss goal within a year. But within a few months of...
Shel Dammann
Nov 19, 20242 min read


The power of Invitation.
The Invited: I responded to a facebook post today that asked the question, why am I the only one who invites people to get together? This...
Shel Dammann
Nov 18, 20243 min read


Finding Security in God: From Car Rides to Dinner Parties
Have you ever felt insecure in a situation you couldn’t quite explain? Recently, I sat on my couch, heart racing, feeling unsafe and...
Shel Dammann
Oct 14, 20242 min read


When your Fun is stuck.....a story of food and fun.
For those of you who haven't met the DammFam, this is a photo of my three sons and me this past February at Disneyland. First off, I must...
Shel Dammann
Aug 15, 20245 min read


The Rhythms of Summer
As we enter into the summer season, it's important to remember the natural rhythms of life and how they can benefit our overall...
Shel Dammann
Jun 18, 20242 min read


🌸💖 Happy Mother's Day 2024! 💖🌸
On this special day, as I reflect, I find my heart overflowing with gratitude not just for my own mother but for all the incredible...
Shel Dammann
May 12, 20242 min read


How we relate to Each Other and Our Health
In the midst of a conversation with two close friends today, the topic of our relationships and their impact on our health emerged as a...
Shel Dammann
May 10, 20242 min read


Feasting with Faith: Discovering Freedom from Dieting at the King's Table
Who Are We Eating? In a world saturated with diet culture, where every new trend promises the key to unlocking our dream bodies, it's...
Shel Dammann
Apr 29, 20242 min read


Echoes of Healing, The Inner Battle
The battle within, for your own pain, A tug-of-war, longing to be witnessed, Yet fearing to be fixed, Caught between desire and shame,...
Shel Dammann
Apr 3, 20241 min read


Weary heart, heavy burdens, light still shines through
Teach me, Lord, to tread your path, You've never left, not one, my Father. Some days, I'm that child, solitary in her room, Yet, you sit...
Shel Dammann
Apr 2, 20241 min read


Mindset Matters And Habit Formation
As a coach specializing in mind, body, and eating, I frequently encounter inquiries about how to maintain a new habit. Why is it so...
Shel Dammann
Apr 1, 20243 min read


Journaling The Art of Self-Discovery for Children and Adults
When we're young, we're taught to write. We learn the shapes of letters, how to form words, and often use our newfound skills to...
Shel Dammann
Mar 29, 20243 min read
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