If you are an emotional eater ~ Practice self-compassion.When we are going through tough times, whether it’s dealing with the stressors of everyday life, i.e. taking care of an elderly parent,...
Why Diets Fail: Exploring Early Woundings My Story: I was born in post World War II Germany and raised by two traumatized and emotionally wounded parents. My mother had to learn...
Eating for Comfort and Relief - Food as Mood RegulatorIf you have used food to cope with stress, anxiety, boredom or uncertainty you are not alone. I understand. Riding the emotional...
Ditch the Diet - Become a Mindful EaterDiets are frustrating. Constant weighing and calorie counting can seem daunting. Staying on a diet requires discipline, which only...
If You Are a Stress Eater - Don't Diet. Try this Instead.If you are an emotional stress eater you are not alone. Eating to take the edge off and calm the nerves is one of the top reasons why...
Heart Thoughts: When Food is LoveEmbrace Self-Love What if you loved yourself a little more each day? What if you treated yourself the way you’d treat your best friend?...
Do You Need Chocolate or a Hug? A Mindful Exploration of Food CravingsA client of mine had an epiphany the other day. He shared with me that he was able to distinguish food cravings from an emotional need....
Say Yes to Emotional Self-Care and No to Dieting.How to start the new year right - without the painful and short-lived promise: "My diet starts on Monday!" Below I am listing a few...
How to Manage Holiday Weight Gain If you (like many) have been putting on a few extra pounds over the holidays, don’t be hard on yourself. In this blog post I’d like to...
Emotional Eating & The Power of RitualEating for comfort and mood management is a powerful ritual. It may have served its purpose over a thousand times throughout a person’s...
