I am the mom of a beautiful, young girl. She is precocious, loving, and insanely curious. She thinks her body is pretty great – never lamenting her thighs, or obsessing over a blemish on her skin, or worrying about what size clothes she’s wearing. I wish I could keep this innocence in her forever, but…(Read More)
Over the past couple of weeks, I’ve had several conversations with clients about the importance of hobbies – activities that bring you joy, relaxation, and intrigue. For many, eating has become a sort of hobby, almost like a form of entertainment or an activity that they look forward to on a regular basis. When we…(Read More)
Perhaps you’ve taken the vow “til death do us part” with your spouse or settled down with a life partner. Maybe you pride yourself on your commitment and loyalty to your partner, never straying from the relationship with another man or woman. But…if you are in a committed relationship AND affected by an…(Read More)
Having trouble determining if your hunger is physical or emotional? This can be challenging for all of us at times. A helpful way to figure this out is to ask yourself if you’re hungry enough to eat an apple. Apples are a neutral food that most people enjoy when hungry, but wouldn’t necessarily…(Read More)
Raising healthy, non-eating-disordered children in today’s unhealthy, weight-obsessed culture can feel like a daunting, seemingly impossible task. Having to change so many negative aspects of our appearance-focused society can feel overwhelming… But don’t despair! Children, especially adolescents, look to the adults in their lives to shape emerging views and…(Read More)
If I eat the cake, won’t it make me fat? Her struggle played out palpably across her young face, and I found myself stirred with a mixture of empathy — and sorrow. “No, honey, the cake won’t make you fat. Just eat what you’re hungry for, let yourself enjoy it, and stop when…(Read More)
