Ainsley's blog

What could be more normal than seeking soothing behaviors during the brief moments of rest in your hectic day.  What we often fail to recognize is that reason we emotionally eat is because it works.... Read more...

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

The other day I was watching a movie when I heard a phrase that really hit home.

A woman in the film was speaking about something completely unrelated to healthy active living (sadly, the death of her child), and she said “I just had to find a new normal”.... Read more...