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In a previous post I outlined the similarities between the mindset of a person who is depressed and the mindset of a chronic dieter. Both are characterized by unhappiness and the conclusion that their present state of being is unacceptable.... Read more...

Martin Seligman, a man considered the “founding father of positive psychology” writes in his book The Optimistic Child:... Read more...

In the previous post I outlined the similarities between the mindset of a person who is depressed and the mindset of a chronic dieter. In this post I will continue to shed light on the mood and body weight connection.... Read more...

Depression is much more than simple unhappiness. Similarly, body weight is about much more than simple lack of control.

What do fad diet clinics, supplement companies, homeopaths and Canada's self proclaimed most outspoken obesity expert have in common? None of them think you should follow Canada's Food Guide.... Read more...

For some, overeating has little effect on their emotional wellbeing. For others, a single bout of overeating congers up feelings of a lifetime of failure, frustration and hopelessness.... Read more...

When 100 Calorie snack packages were first introduced, I was intrigued. This was the answer to my chocoholic  prayers! Finally, it seemed, I could safely enjoy snacks without overindulgence and subsequent feelings of guilt. I proceeded to purchase my first box of KitKat Singles.... Read more...

Acceptance means seeing things as they actually are in the present moment. If your body is not the way you want it to be, you may readily acknowledge this fact but few accept it totally. Most reject themselves and their body as being intolerable, ugly and unacceptable.... Read more...