“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
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
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
Do you want to take your workouts to the next level? How confident are you when you walk into a room? What about simply being able to stand in line at the grocery store without feeling that nagging lower back pain? If the answer to any or all of these is yes, then it’s time … Read More
Quick questions… What do the most successful people spend over a third of their day doing? Answer: Sleeping! In his best-selling book, Outliers, Malcolm Gladwell made famous the idea that 10,000 hours is the amount of practice time it takes to achieve mastery in an area of interest. This is based, in part, on a study conducted … Read More
February is the American Heart Association’s Heart Health Month. What better way to keep your heart healthy than to fuel your body with foods that will help achieve this goal. Three foods that are especially helpful in keeping your heart healthy are white beans, salmon and tea. White Beans are high in potassium, a mineral that … Read More
In the last post of our Fitness Foundation Series, we learned about how crucial breathing is to not only survive, but to cultivating a body thriving in health and wellness. Truthfully, proper breathing is essential to being as healthy and fit as you can be. Equally as important in achieving your health, fitness, and weight loss goals … Read More
Part I – Breathing We’re a couple of weeks into 2016, so why not ask yourself, “Am I seeing signs of success with my resolutions to lose weight and get fit?” If it’s “NO”then definitely keep reading! If it’s “YES” then also keep reading because you are about to learn valuable information that will keep you structured in your … Read More
Part 1 – Snacking, Mindless Food Consumption By: Marlene Lesson, MS, RD, LDN, CDE Former Nutrition Director, Structure House Research shows that all of us tend to significantly underestimate how much we eat. We are much more likely to be unaware of how much we eat in between meals. Snacking is Impossible to Regulate Regulating … Read More
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