Binge & Emotional Eating

In a previous post I outlined the similarities between the mindset of a person who is depressed and the mindset of a chronic dieter. Both are characterized by unhappiness and the conclusion that their present state of being is unacceptable.... Read more...

In the previous post I outlined the similarities between the mindset of a person who is depressed and the mindset of a chronic dieter. In this post I will continue to shed light on the mood and body weight connection.... Read more...

For some, overeating has little effect on their emotional wellbeing. For others, a single bout of overeating congers up feelings of a lifetime of failure, frustration and hopelessness.... Read more...

Has anyone tried the slim fast shake plan – all you do is have a shake for breakfast, a shake for lunch, and eat a sensible meal  everything in the house for dinner.... Read more...

Clients often hesitate for weeks prior to joining the Healthy Weights program. Their fear is that they will be saying 'good bye' to a an old friend.

But, it is not about saying good bye to food or your relationship with food. It is about changing the relationship to a healthier one. A relationship where food does not hold the upper hand and does not have a grip on you and your emotions.... Read more...

I’ve indicated before that the main goals for conquering emotional eating are to:... Read more...

 Food does not fit the conventional addictive substance model, but there are certainly some similarities.

The behavioral aspect of eating may be addictive, much like gambling, bingo or sexual activity.... Read more...

Counting calories can be a miserable, obsessive and sometimes effective strategy for losing weight.

Calorie counting is especially important for those who have never counted calories before and have little knowledge regarding the calorie content of common foods.... Read more...