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Stress and Overeating

Posted: May 07 in Weight Loss Tips by

For some people, stress (either good or bad stress) can contribute to overeating! Continual stress therefore can play havoc with someone trying to lose and maintain a healthy weight. People who are vulnerable to using food to cope with their stress may find a book “50 Ways to Soothe Yourself without Food” by Susan Albers, Psy.D. helpful. Some of the techniques Dr. Albers addresses in her book include mindful meditation techniques, changing your thoughts, and also soothing and pampering yourself in other ways. [Read more]

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Taking Emotional Eating Out of Your Weight Loss Diet

Posted: Apr 25 in Weight Loss Tips by

In a perfect world, we would only eat when we needed to, and only an amount appropriate for our grumbling bellies. Unfortunately, hunger isn’t the only sensation that can make us want to eat. Many people are beset by a habit called emotional eating, which can add countless calories to your diet as you use food to cope with your feelings. [Read more]

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Eating Healthy on the Clock

Posted: Mar 27 in Weight Loss Tips by

Whether you work in an office building, school, hospital or elsewhere, you probably spend a large chunk of your time and mental energy at your workplace. What we eat for breakfast every morning often depends on the amount of time we have to get out of bed and get out the door. Dinner often depends on how fatigued you are after a long day of meetings and work obligations. But lunch is impacted by your workplace even more than other meals. [Read more]

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Diet and Weight Loss are Waiting Outside

Posted: Mar 22 in Weight Loss Tips by

Don’t let the cold weather fool you—spring is officially here. While it will still be another month or so before the crisp air turns warm, the light is at the end of the tunnel. The days are longer, the sun is shining brighter and chances are you are more than ready for a day outside. [Read more]

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Four Reasons Why Diets Fail

Posted: Mar 12 in Weight Loss Tips by

Underestimating Calories Consumed. Calories can accumulate quickly. Improve self-awareness by keeping a food record of all that is consumed, including the occasional “bite” or “taste.” There are many apps available now to help with tracking calories and overall nutrition. [Read more]

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