Articles on Weight Loss
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....
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....
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...
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....
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...
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...
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....
Book Review: Body of Truth
My friend’s husband once said I’d be a great catch if I would just “lose a little more weight.” I was surprised by his comment, particularly since he carries...
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 Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The FDA...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Living with Binge Eating Disorder
If you have binge eating disorder, please know that you’re not alone. Binge eating disorder (BED) is actually the most common eating disorder. It affects about percent of...
