I have a holiday gift I’d like to share with you – a one page download to put on your refrigerator: What to Do When You’re Not Hungry! Download Am I Hungry Holiday Gift This colorful poster will remind you of all the choices you have besides eating. Enjoy!
An article in the LA Times about a Twitter-equipped bathroom scale hit one of my hot buttons. A scale is an external device that doesn’t accurately measure what’s going on inside your body or your head. More importantly, it does not measure your self-worth but it can sabotage your efforts, as in… I did so …
Since our behaviors are largely the result of our thoughts, the way we think about fitness and activity often determines whether or not we’ll choose an active lifestyle. One of the most subtle forms of sabotage to any fitness commitment is all-or-nothing thinking. Here are two examples: You hear the latest guidelines for the recommended …
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Glamour editor-in-chief, Cindi Leive, was surprised–and surprisingly inspired–by the outpouring of positive responses she received after publishing a photo of plus-sized model Lizzi Miller. They both appeared on the Today Show, and from the editor’s own mouth, this will have an affect on the way Glamour portrays beauty in the future. I hope so, but we’ll see. (Since issues are developed months …
Glamour model bares a REAL woman’s body – it’s about time! Read More »
Last week’s Time Magazine article Why Exercise Won’t Make You Thin generated a lot of discussion around water coolers, fitness centers, and health blogs. People were surprised, outraged, smug, and/or relieved. I was none of the above. For ten years I’ve been teaching doctors and other health care professionals to separate discussions with their patients about exercise from …
Why I don’t care about the Time article “Why exercise won’t make you thin” Read More »
There is something that we don’t often talk about but is a real issue for many people in the health and wellness field: many health professionals struggle with their own food, eating, or weight issues–ranging from secret overeating, to chronic restrictive eating, or both. I know, because I did too. I tried many times to “change my lifestyle” only …
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I’m not particularly surprised by the following findings from a study reported at the American Psychiatric Association meeting. Young women who crave chocolate — and feel particularly guilty about it — were significantly more likely to have other features of eating disorders…and body image dissatisfaction. The study didn’t draw conclusions about the cause, in other …
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I just came across a wonderful interview with Monica Seles about her struggle with binge eating. It is an inspiring quick read. My favorite quote was: I had to throw out the word diet. I love food. That’s who I am. I enjoy a good meal. I’ve got to accept who I am. I’ve had enough …
Monica Seles talks about her binge eating disorder Read More »
Earth Day is a wonderful time to consider how the small changes you make have a big impact on our planet! Here are a few ways our family has become more mindful about our carbon footprint: Fortunately, the city of Phoenix has a recycling program so we recycle more than we throw away We use canvas …
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