Consumed - Weight Management Articles

Syndicated Column by Michelle May, M.D.

A voice of reason for a society consumed by dieting, weight, food, and eating

You may reprint the following articles from Michelle May, M.D.'s syndicated column, Consumed for your audience. Dr. May's articles deliver provocative content from a fresh perspective. They are great for:

• Health, nutrition, fitness, and weight management e-zines, print magazines and websites 
• Company newsletters (online and print)
• Patient education handouts
• Live and online support groups
• Health-related blogs

Terms
All articles are original copyrighted material by Michelle May, M.D. You have permission to use the article (electronic or print) according to the following terms:

   - No changes will be made to any article without prior written permission (enews@amihungry.com)
   - You are NOT required to use the column heading "Consumed" if it does not fit with your format 
   - The byline, "By Michelle May, M.D." will be included after the title of the article.
   - Dr. May's brief bio and website link included at the end of the article (provided with the article).
   - Online and emailed articles must include a clickable hyperlink back to our website: www.AmIHungry.com.

Download "Consumed" articles in the format of your choice: 
PDF File - ready to print or post (rint in color or black & white)
Word document - cut and paste into your newsletter or website (please don't forget to include the byline, brief bio, and website link).

Don't Eat After 7 and Six Other Weight Management Myths     PDF  or  Word doc
Diets are often filled with confusing dogma. Learn the truth behind some of these old weight management myths.

Weighty Conversations: Don't Measure Your Self-Worth     PDF  or  Word doc
Do you allow a number on a scale to make or break your day? A three digit number does not measure your self-worth.

Paint-by-Number or Masterpiece: Restrictive vs. Healthy Eating     PDF  or  Word doc
The difference between healthy eating and restrictive eating is the difference between a work of art and paint-by-number. Either way, you end up with a nice picture-until you get up close to take a look.

Weight Management Myth or Fact: You Have to Eat Breakfast     PDF  or  Word doc
We've all heard that "breakfast is the most important meal of the day." But is it true? That depends on why, when, what and how much you eat.

15 Tips for Holiday Eating without Weight Gain     PDF  or  Word doc
Do you anticipate the holidays but dread the "inevitable" holiday weight gain?  These 15 holiday eating tips will help you avoid holiday weight gain and enjoy the season more while eating less.

7 Steps to Magnetic New Year's Resolutions     PDF or Word doc
Your New Year's Resolutions should be like powerful magnets that draw you toward them. These seven steps will help you create inspiring goals anytime of the year - and a map for achieving them.

Your Exercise Personality Quiz     PDF or Word doc
Have you ever quit exercising because it was boring, awkward, or hard to fit in to your life? Identify your unique exercise personality traits to choose physical activity you'll enjoy and stick with!

Hunger is the Best Seasoning     PDF or Word doc
Do you confuse hunger with all the other reasons you feel like eating - mealtimes, boredom, stress, and tempting food? Reconnect with your instinctive signals of hunger to reach and maintain a healthier weight without restrictive dieting.

Mindful Eating: Get Out of Autopilot     PDF or Word doc
Many people eat too fast while they are distracted by wathing TV, driving or working. Choosing to eat "mindfully" by giving food and eating your full attention, allows you to have optimal satisfaction and enjoyment without eating to excess.

What to Eat: Three Questions to Ask Yourself   PDF or Word doc
We are bombarded with conflicting messages about what we should eat. Now you can make the perfect food choice every time by asking yourself these three simple questions.

Replace Negative Exercise Self-Talk with Powerful Thoughts   PDF or Word doc
Most people know that physical activity is important yet many choose to lead sedentary lives. If you aren't very active, perhaps your self-talk is getting in your way. Isn't it time to start thinking in more powerful terms?

It's Not Just What You Eat, But Why   PDF or Word doc
Many people have the mistaken belief that their weight problems are caused by what and how much they eat. Those are important--but they only tell part of the story. The Eating Cycle will help you see how each decision you make affects your other choices. 

Motivation Top 10: Inspire Yourself to Reach Your Goals   PDF or Word doc
When you understand how to tap into your personal motivators, you'll know what to do to maintain and restore your drive and inspiration.

Fitness A to Z: Write Your Perfect Plan  PDF or Word doc
Being physically active is one of the best things you can do for your health and well-being. Fortunately, the options are nearly endless. To spur your imagination, here are fitness ideas from A to Z.

Overfed but Undernourished? How to Prevent Childhood Obesity  PDF or Word doc
To protect our children from becoming victims of our current abundant food environment, we must make sure they have the tools to thrive while maintaining a healthy weight.