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What Message Is Your Weight Trying to Tell You? (Plus a Spring Garden Update)

Just yesterday I was inspired by a post I read by Marc from the Institute for the Psychology of Eating called A New Way to Lose Weight:  Listen to It.  I find the concept quite interesting and wanted to share … Continue reading

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You Need Less Than You Think You Need

Do you struggle with portion control?  You’re not alone if you do.  I read a recent research study that reminded me about a little strategy that could help… Doesn’t it feel great when you eat just the right amount of … Continue reading

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Food Should Not Come in Packages

“Food really shouldn’t come in packages”– I say this a lot and I never tire of seeing the smile that usually cracks from the person I’m talking to.   I think deep down most people know this is true.  Food … Continue reading

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Thoughts on Food Cravings

I hear cries for help dealing with food cravings all the time… anything from “I CRAVE potato chips” to “I CRAVE chocolate chip cookies” to “I CRAVE ice cream.”  These are common frustrations and if you find yourself feeling out … Continue reading

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Overeating and Making Poor Food Choices: You Can End It

My intention is not to put any sort of damper on anybody’s holiday week here, but this is a topic that arises regularly with people who I talk to. This time of year through New Years is particularly associated with … Continue reading

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Awareness= Control

Many people I talk with describe their relationship with food as being out of control.  This can be amended.  Food should be a source of pleasure in life and not something that causes feelings of anxiety and conflict. When you … Continue reading

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Conscious Eating

How many of you eat while watching television, driving, or checking email? How often do you scarf down your food while multitasking without even realizing what you are doing?  It’s the classic scenario of sitting down to watch a TV … Continue reading

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Overcome Dieting and Overeating

Stop dieting.  DIETS DO NOT WORK. First of all, let me clear up some confusion surrounding the meaning of the word diet. There are different interpretations. To most people, a diet is a temporary eating plan designed to promote weight … Continue reading

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