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Are You a Binge Eater?
Are You a Binge Eater?nnCarol Solomon, Ph.D.nnEver wonder if you have a serious problem with binge eating?nnIn a recent issue of the Harvard Mental Health Letter, I read a feature article about the treatment of bulimia and binge eating.nnBulimia is defined as 2 or more episodes of binge eating (consuming a large amount of food in 2 hours or less) at least twice a week for 3 months. These episodes may be followed by vomiting or purging (with laxatives or diuretics) and may alt
February 4, 2011
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The 20-Minute Break
I am reading a book recommended by a woman in my Small Group Coaching Program called "The 20-Minute Break", by Ernest Rossi.nnThis book is based on 2 decades of research testing on human performance. What the researchers found was that our bodies periodically give us physiological clues about how to stay energetic, healthy and productive.nnThis research describes the âultradian rhythmsâ, which are the 90 to 120-minute cycles that most of our key mind-body systems follow.
December 14, 2005
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Weight Loss Sabotage: "I Deserve It"
A few weeks ago, I wrote about feeling deserving to lose weight. But this is about a different issue . . .nnIt is that feeling you get . . . sometimes an almost imperceptible thought before you overeat.nn"I deserve it." nn"I have worked so hard."nn"I have put up with so much."nn"I deserve this."nnIt is JUST that easy to sabotage yourself. nnAnd it is probably the very best, believable rationalization you can make.nnAfter all, you HAVE worked hard, and tolerated a great deal.
November 14, 2005
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Weight Loss: Supersize Me
Yes - I finally got around to watching the documentary that came out about a year or so ago. Even though it's a documentary, this film is far from boring.nnThis film is not only educational and eye-opening, but entertaining. nnIf you rent it (I got it from the library), be sure to watch all the bonus features as well, to learn what happens to McDonald's(tm) french fries after 2 months! nnIt's no secret that America is now the fattest nation in the world. You have read the sta
October 10, 2005
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Food Addiction: Is It Real?
Do you feel addicted to food, especially sweet treats?nnIf you struggle with addictive-like behavior when it comes to sugar, you are not alone. Researchers know that our brains are wired to love sweets, and are studying the food addiction qualities of foods high in sugar, flour and fat. nnEven attorneys are getting into the act. While large companies such as Kraft (maker of Oreos), say that their research is not âaimed at creating consumer dependencyâ, they do share exper
September 12, 2005
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Binge Eating: Will This Cycle Ever End?
Have you ever felt like your binge eating cycle will never end? Here's a letter from my inbox that illustrates the difference between knowing what to do and being able to put it into practice:nnHi Carol,n nI took your teleclass two years ago (I think). I reflect so often on everything the class covered that it seems like it was much more recently that I took the course. nnI am much better at recognizing what situations, people or foods will trigger a binge. I am very cognizan
August 26, 2005
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How To Eat Less and Exercise More
I donât know how many âexpertsâ I have heard say âThe only way to lose weight is to eat less and exercise moreâ (yawn).nnWhile this may be technically true, it simply does NOT tell the whole story. nnWhy then, when you go on a crash diet, do you not always lose weight? (hint - because your metabolism shuts down â your body thinks it is starving).nnAnd why do people eat differently (often less) on vacation when they are more relaxed and not driven by the ever incre
August 19, 2005
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3 Strategies To Handle Holiday Parties
3 Strategies to Handle Holiday PartiesnnThe holiday party season is upon us! Last week I went to my first holiday party, not counting Thanksgiving of course. It got me thinking about what strategies I use to manage my eating during these âpotentiallyâ treacherous times. nnThere are 3 basic strategies.nnFirst of all, you can âsave upâ calories by not eating all day, knowing there will be lots of goodies. This strategy is similar to the Weight Watchers⢠point system,
November 25, 2002