Book Review: Mindful Eating
How long does it take you to eat lunch? 10 minutes? 15 minutes? Have you ever found yourself sitting at your desk or in front of the TV, realizing that…
Weight Loss
Book Review: It’s Not What You’re Eating, It’s What’s Eating You
We live in a weight-obsessed world. Not only are we exposed to a constant barrage of images of the “perfect body,” but when it comes to attaining it we tend…
Book Review: Weight, Diet & Body Image
When is the last time you were at an event that did not involve food? Perhaps it was a Monday morning committee meeting or church activity on Thursday night. Because…
Qsymia and Belviq Drugs for Obesity, Weight Loss
If you’re obese and are at the end of your ropes looking for weight loss help, there’s good news from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The FDA in…
Reinventing the Meal: How Mindfulness Can Help You Slow Down, Savor the Moment, and Reconnect with the Ritual of Eating
I’ve heard a lot about the philosophical zombie lately. My favorite science fiction author is writing a book with a philosophical zombie premise. Every time I was in the vicinity…
Obesity, Genetics, Depression and Weight Loss
There are a lot of different opinions and strong emotions when it comes to the topic of obesity and weight loss. This article is simply another opinion about obesity in…
Improving Your Emotional Health Through Healthier Eating
Many people do not realize it, but you actually are what you eat. Scientific research shows that eating healthy can drastically change your mood and improve your way of life….
The Diet Dropout’s Guide to Natural Weight Loss: Find Your Easiest Path to Naturally Thin
In 2012, ABC News reported that the annual revenue of the US weight-loss industry was $20 billion. This includes the sales of diet and weight-loss books. How does a person…
Finished Being Fat: An Accidental Adventure in Losing Weight & Learning How to Finish
“Not everyone can win the race, but everyone can finish it.” That statement sums up Betsy Schow’s personal philosophy. In her recent book, Finished Being Fat, Schow not only chronicles her journey…
How I Conquered Binge Eating Disorder
I developed binge eating disorder when I was 26 years old, after spending countless hours and mental energy on dieting, eating perfectly, and obsessing about my body and weight. Of…
Body of Truth: How Science, History & Culture Drive our Obsession with Weight
“Although we learned long ago to abandon magical thinking in connection with weather, crops, the care of animals, and other natural phenomena, it still has us in its grip when…
Book Review: Mindful Emotional Eating
Eating because you’re sad. Eating because you’re lonely. Eating because you’re stressed. If you struggle with your weight, chances are good you’ve done one or all of these things. Maybe…
Healthy Brain, Happy Life: A Personal Program to Activate Your Brain
“One day I woke up and realized I didn’t have a life.” That’s how neuroscientist Wendy Suzuki begins her new book, Healthy Brain, Happy Life. Then, with the help of writer Billie Fitzpatrick,…
Secrets from the Eating Lab: The Science of Weight Loss
“The truth,” researcher Traci Mann writes, “is that diets do not work and may be bad for you, and obesity is not going to kill you.” That might surprise a lot of…
Food, the Holidays & the Truth about Eating Disorders
Think about your favorite holiday food. Maybe pecan pie, maybe roast beef, maybe stuffing, maybe sugar cookies. Let’s say you are hungry. Think about eating that food right now. Do…