What was Mother Nature thinking? Somehow our brains were created in a way that makes it possible to become addicted to substances such as heroin, cocaine, tobacco and alcohol. I assure you, this was not Mother Nature’s intention. Long before humans began to use these addictive substances, our brains were designed to foster the survival of our … Read More
Maybe you’ve had the experience of waking up one morning after several days of nutritious eating, energetic work-outs, and excitement about some compliments you received about the “glow” you seem to have lately since you have been paying more attention to your self-care. You use the bathroom, strip down to your birthday suit, and step … Read More
When it comes to hunger, can you tell the difference between a psychological need for comfort and a biological need for nourishment? Emotional hunger can be quite powerful. As a result, it is easy to mistake it for physical hunger. And, let’s be honest—eating is an easier and simpler solution than meeting complex psychological needs. … Read More
Your mother always told you that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. However, despite this widely touted piece of conventional wisdom, less than half of Americans actually report regularly fueling their tanks in the morning. Further, if you are attempting to shed a few pounds, consuming that first meal takes on even … Read More
“Within dysfunction, there is function.” This is one of my favorite lines in psychology, from Marsha Linehan, PhD, the founder of Dialectical Behavior Therapy. This line, so simply stated, says so much. It tells us that behaviors that appear dysfunctional, harmful, wrong, negative, abnormal, etc., have their own functional purpose underneath the unhealthy and possibly ”destructive”’ … Read More
It is unfortunate that many people have learned to fear carbohydrates (aka “carbs”). Carbohydrate is just a fancy word for starches and sugars. It is absolutely true that many Americans get too many refined carbs and added sugars in their diets from processed foods; manufacturers add them to thousands of packaged foods, from ketchup to … Read More
Did you read it? I’m referring to the May 2nd New York Times article on obesity, which was focused around the weight regain experience of some contestants from The Biggest Loser. If you are interested in the biological aspects of weight gain and loss it is worth the lengthy read. https://www.nytimes.com/2016/05/02/health/biggest-loser-weight-loss.html?_r=0). As a health psychologist specializing in weight management, … Read More
Do you ever feel like you’re at war with your body? Do you spend hours looking in the mirror, performing “mental cosmetic surgery” on the parts you don’t like? Are you so ashamed of your body that you avoid social interactions? Do you ever wonder if there is a way out of this suffering? Many … Read More
What are your go-to strategies for managing stress in your life? Training in stress management techniques have long been a part of the Structure House program because handling stress effectively is a critical skill for the promotion of healthy living, which leads to a healthy weight. We surveyed Structure House staff to learn how they … Read More
Since arriving last month, I have talked with many participants who call Structure House their ”safe haven” due to the guidance and support they receive when the going gets tough for them at home. I have also talked with others who simply choose to come back to get a ”booster shot” by immersing themselves in our healthy environment. This … Read More
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