Emotional eating takes many forms, some easier to recognize than others, most pretty common. One form that many admit to is “stress eating”. Maybe you’ve had a bad day and think “I deserve it” as you head for the Haagen Daz. Maybe you think “I just can’t bother...
“Lose weight quick!” …..“drop pounds now!”….. “special miracle diet!” You may not expect to find those words here……focus as we do on keeping weight off, avoiding yo-yo diets and fads, nurturing healthy eating habits. Yes, most of us share these important food and diet...
As a therapist, you tend to see less joy and fun this time of year than worry and strain. Yes, it’s a biased outlook, but the stresses of the season are certainly real. People trying to keep their health and weight in check, especially, face a daunting array of...
For many of us, going to work means structure and routine and therefore easier sane eating. However, this is often not true in the month of December—when it can seem like everyone feels obliged to bring cookies, candy, their famous holiday torte, their gift tins of...
The number keeps rising! I remember 4-5 a day, then 5-8, and now it’s 11. That’s the currently recommended number of daily fruit and vegetable servings. This new recommendation comes from the most recent OmniHealth study, which follows various diets (higher-protein,...
Given the time of year, I'm reprinting an article here that appeared in The Diet Coach's Letter last holiday season. It's still timely! I hope you enjoy your Thanksgiving. The average American will gain some weight over the holiday season. While we may hate this...
I’m so happy to launch EatSanely, my new website, course, and blog. I’ve been working toward this project in various ways for years–as a psychologist, eating disorders specialist, and person who’s very fired up about the food craziness surrounding us. READ MORE…
(a version of this article first appeared in Fuel magazine, spring 2008) It’s still early, but pretty soon people will start to think of losing weight for summer: shorts, tank tops, bathing suits….yikes! For a time, the gym will crowd like the week after New Year’s,...