I know it's tempting to buy into the idea that you can wipe the slate clean.. especially around the New Year.. whether it's in 3 days to 30, that in one fell swoop you can move from a way of eating that makes you feel weighed ... Read More
Why Women Lose Weight On Dancing With The Stars.. My Own Theory
I have to admit.. I don't really watch Dancing With The Stars, I've seen the show maybe 2 or 3 times ever. But I am aware of the comings and goings of various celebrities, some of whom arrive overweight, Kirstie Alley comes ... Read More
Freedom From Perfectionism Heals Overeating
Understanding perfectionism is a big theme in my work with women who struggle with overeating and body issues. Having long understood that trying to control everything, trying to make everything line up according to my ... Read More
Is This Your Mother? Critical Mothers and Overweight Daughters
I have a confession. I sometimes watch reality television. Recently I watched an episode of a show called "The Shahs of Sunset". As in many "reality" shows, there's no real premise. This one is about 5 or 6 attractive and ... Read More
Understanding Overeating and Addiction With Archetypes
Looking at your issues around overeating and your body takes guts, tremendous courage, and compassion (for yourself). One of the (many) reasons diet books and articles and shows (Does Dr. Oz even talk about anything other ... Read More
NOT Your Usual Thanksgiving Weight Loss Advice
It's Thanksgiving week and firstly I want to thank you (so much) for being here, for your interest and emails and the connections that you offer in so many different ways. I am always truly appreciative and grateful to know ... Read More
It’s Halloween- Are You Struggling With Cravings?
I think most women I know, whether they struggle with weight or not, will be pretty damn glad when the mountainous bags of Halloween candy disappears "poof" from the shelves of everywhere in the next few days. Most of us ... Read More
What Other Kinds of Weight You Carry- Grief and Loss
It's very common with weight and body issues, that there is some unresolved grief and loss hanging around that is being carried. I always see weight, and struggles with food as going beyond issues of diet and exercise. The ... Read More
See My Interview on MaraGlatzel.com.. 365 Days of Deserving
Body image and mindset are of course strongly related to overeating and weight issues and so getting to talk with Mara Glatzel of MaraGlatzel.com and the popular blog Medicinal Marzipan was an honor and a pleasure. Our ... Read More
Relief For Binges, Overeating, and “Vampire” Foods…
Binges, Overeating and "Vampire" Foods... I was talking to a new acquaintance recently and we were talking about a variety of topics. He had asked me about my work with women and my perspective on eating related issues ... Read More