The Hypnotic Weight Loss Clinic

Here's an emotional pick me up to those ladies feeling a bit flat - in fact, the flatter you feel the more you should do this with gusto!

Read the following poem outloud, with feeling and actions. You can pretend you are someone else doing it if you feel uncomfortable. Be dramatic, do it with flair, be Maya!

Phenomenal Woman

Pretty women wonder where my secret lies.
I’m not cute or built to suit a fashion model’s size
But when I start to tell them,
They think I’m telling lies.
I say,
It’s in the reach of my arms,
The span of my hips,
The stride of my step,
The curl of my lips.
I’m a woman
Phenomenally.
Phenomenal woman,
That’s me.

I walk into a room
Just as cool as you please,
And to a man,
The fellows stand or
Fall down on their knees.
Then they swarm around me,
A hive of honey bees.
I say,
It’s the fire in my eyes,
And the flash of my teeth,
The swing in my waist,
And the joy in my feet.
I’m a woman
Phenomenally.

Phenomenal woman,
That’s me.

Men themselves have wondered
What they see in me.
They try so much
But they can’t touch
My inner mystery.
When I try to show them,
They say they still can’t see.
I say,
It’s in the arch of my back,
The sun of my smile,
The ride of my breasts,
The grace of my style.
I’m a woman
Phenomenally.
Phenomenal woman,
That’s me.

Now you understand
Just why my head’s not bowed.
I don’t shout or jump about
Or have to talk real loud.
When you see me passing,
It ought to make you proud.
I say,
It’s in the click of my heels,
The bend of my hair,
the palm of my hand,
The need for my care.
’Cause I’m a woman
Phenomenally.
Phenomenal woman,
That’s me.

Copyright Credit: Maya Angelou, “Phenomenal Woman” from And Still I Rise. Copyright © 1978 by Maya Angelou.

Let me know how you feel afterwards, in the comments below.

🔥Ever let fear hold you back from going after what you really want? 🔥

Recently, I went for an opportunity that, in the past, I would have avoided. I was too nervous about the possible heartbreak and the hit to my confidence if it didn’t work out. And guess what? This time, it didn’t work out as I’d hoped. 😌

Yes, it mattered to me. Yes, I felt that sting of disappointment, and I did let myself have a good cry. But here’s the thing—this time, I feel different. Why? Because, unlike the missed opportunities I let slip by over the years, this one I went for.

And that changes everything. 🌞

I don’t regret trying, even as those “why am I not good enough?” feelings come up. Instead of getting stuck there, I’m focusing on what I can take away from this. I learned some real lessons and got a sense of the areas I need to work on, and I can use those to keep growing. I’m going to look at my progress, make a few adjustments, and then I’ll go after the next opportunity. When my opportunity comes, I’ll be ready.

Why am I sharing this? Because I know how often we learn from each other. If my experience can help just one person feel a little braver or a little more hopeful, then being vulnerable is worth it.

I wish I’d learned this lesson years ago, but I’m grateful I have it now. And if you’ve been holding back on something, maybe it’s time to go for it, too. 💪💫

🔥My Turning Point: From Lost to In Control

There was a time I felt powerless around food, like it controlled me. Every time I ‘failed’ a diet, the guilt weighed heavier than any number on the scale.

One day, I realised it wasn’t about willpower but healing old wounds and aligning my subconscious with my goals. It was about awareness, self care, and finding the tools and resources to help me.

Everything changed after that. You can have that shift too. The first step is awareness, so you can find the right tools and support to help you in a loving nourishing way. 🦋

What’s your biggest struggle in taking back control?

Is fat now a four letter word?

I had a comment on one of my posts that people would be triggered by the word 'fat' and that I shouldn't use it. I want to connect with the women who know that they are fat, and want to escape the fat cycle. I'm using this as a noun, not an insult.

Did you know that if I use the words 'fat' and 'weight loss' in Facebook ads I am likely to have my account suspended or my ad rejected or closed down?

It made me wonder - have we gone too far with our monitoring of the word fat, or should the word now be taboo?


Let me know what you think in the comments below.