Category Archives: Lifestyle and Habit Changes
Does Dieting Increase Weight-Gain?
Ready to reject the infamous words “I’m on a Diet”? Tired of the yo-yo dieting concept? How about a new outlook on life and nutrition? Read about how diets may actually increase weight gain. According to an article at intuitiveeating.org, “Warning: Dieting Increases Weight-gain” “If dieting programs had to stand up to the same… Continue Reading
What are Binge Eating Symptoms?
Are you concerned for a friend or loved one that they may suffer from an eating disorder? Have you done the research on what the symptoms are for binge eating? Need help on what symptoms to look out for. According to an article at psychcentral.com, “Common Signs of Binge Eating” “Many will recall this popular… Continue Reading
The Potentially Life-Threatening Effects of an Eating Disorder
Have you been diagnosed having an eating disorder? Do you understand the health risk associated with an eating disorder? An individual suffering from an eating disorder should seek help from a professional before serious health consequences occur. According to an article at psychcentral.com, “Health Concerns of Eating Disorders” “In anorexia nervosa’s cycle of self-starvation, the… Continue Reading
The Effects of Dieting
Are you tired of dieting? Do you think food is your enemy? Looking for a lifestyle that includes eating without all the guilt? According to an article at womenshealth.about.com, “physical and psychological effects of dieting” “Have you ever noticed that as soon as you go on a diet, all you want to do is eat?… Continue Reading
How to Resolve Eating Disorders at Different Stages in Life
Did you know that women can develop an eating disorder later in life? It may also be that they have been struggling to find the right treatment, which leads to a chronic eating disorder? Are you looking for the right treatment for you or a friend in need of help? According to an article at bulimia.com,… Continue Reading
Learn How to Trust Food
Has food ever felt like it was your enemy? Want to learn to trust food and feel good about your choices? No more feeling guilty about eating your mom’s homemade meatloaf and mashed potatoes but enjoy and trust yourself. According to an article at news.harvard.edu, “the no diet registered dietitian approach” “Registered dietitians don’t get… Continue Reading
How to Tell When Your Young Athlete is Exercising Excessively
Sport participation for children at any age is a great way to stay healthy. Children learn how to be a team-player, build a positive body image with an emphasis on self-esteem. With all the benefits to playing sports; what if you notice that your child is exercising excessively. Could it be that they are just… Continue Reading
How to Know if You Have an Eating Disorder
There are many telltale signs that you may have an eating disorder. You may have an eating disorder if: You constantly count calories, fat or carbohydrates in an obsessive manner. You weigh yourself every day and that number on the scale determines your mood that day. You think about your weight and/or food constantly. You… Continue Reading
How to Help a Friend Who Has an Eating Disorder
The best way to help a friend with an eating disorder is to get them professional help. You may need to discuss what you know with their family so that the friend can get family support for finding help. Many people are reluctant to seek help by themselves and need support from friends and family. … Continue Reading
The Non Diet Approach to Eating Disorder Recovery and Weight Loss
We believe in the non diet approach to eating disorder recovery and weight loss. A diet is a plan that may tell you when, what, and how much to eat at any given time. Many times following a diet involves numbers and counting of portion sizes, food groups, or single foods. Research shows that this… Continue Reading