Codependence Contributes to Overeating
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 04, 2010 | POSTED BY MICHELLE
  
Codependence is defined in many ways. A common definition is being overly focused on other people in a way that inhibits the quality of your life and your relationships. I’ve heard it called being O.P.P. (other people oriented). Another way to think of codependency is people-pleasing, or being a bobble head, saying yes without consideration of your own wants and needs. The concept was originated when mental health workers observed the partners of alcoholics and the ways in which they sacrificed their own health, happiness, and well-being because of someone else’s disease. As human works-in-progress, we are probably all a little bit co-dependent (heck, in our selfish society, some of us could even stand to be a little bit more O.P.P.) however, after working with overeaters for years I can assure you that some of the patterns of codependency contribute to overeating and this is what we’re going to look at today.
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3 Ways to Trust Yourself Enough to Lose the Weight
THURSDAY, JANUARY 28, 2010 | POSTED BY MICHELLE
Have your past weight loss failures left you feeling like you’ll never succeed? Have experiences with dieting contributed to your loss of faith or confidence in yourself? Do you feel defeated? Most dieters have feelings of failure that lead to lower self-esteem. Here are three ways to regain your trust in yourself.
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How to Warm Up Without Food
FRIDAY, JANUARY 22, 2010 | POSTED BY MICHELLE
It’s been freezing in most parts of the country. And even in sunny California it’s been non-stop rain and cold. These are the kinds of days that make us want to nest at home with a big pot of comforting food. If you don’t want the weather to affect your weight, you’ll have to discover ways to get warmth and comfort without food. Keep reading to find out how.
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People, People Who Need People
FRIDAY, JANUARY 15, 2010 | POSTED BY MICHELLE
Barbara Streisand croons, “People, people who need people are the luckiest people in the world.” Simply put, we need people. A brilliant PBS documentary called “This Emotional Life” that was hosted recently by Daniel Gilbert, PhD talks about how our fulfillment is directly correlated to the quality of our relationships. If disharmony or disappointment in your relationships contributes to your overeating, keep reading.
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Are Your Resolutions Being Sabotaged?
FRIDAY, JANUARY 08, 2010 | POSTED BY MICHELLE
We’re one week into 2010. You might be thinking that this is a new year, a new decade, a new beginning. Part of you is trying to be really hopeful, optimistic, and dedicated and another part of you might still be trying to deal with the backlash of the holiday season. If you think you should be happy and all gung ho but are still stuck in an inexplicable funk, read on.
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New Year – New Approach
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2009 | POSTED BY MICHELLE
Do diets work for you as long as you follow them but then something always trips you up? Does the onset of a new year make you feel obligated to embark on a big new weight loss regime? Do you hope this year will be different but fear it will be the same as past years? If so, you’re not alone. Before you try a new diet, start with a new approach. Here’s how:
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Same Same but Different
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 23, 2009 | POSTED BY MICHELLE
A friend went to Asia years ago and came back using the expression, “same same but different.” The expression is used to explain things that are familiar yet unique. So much of the holidays are about tradition. There is a comfort to doing things the same way each year. But remember that you can also carve out a new way for yourself and your family if the old way hasn’t been working, particularly when it comes to food, fighting, and even fun. It can be “same same but different.”
Keep reading for a great story that might inspire you this holiday season.
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