Binge & Emotional Eating

  Do you find yourself searching for that elusive piece of the puzzle? That single nugget of information that will complete your weight loss understanding?

Don't worry- we all do it. We search for simple answers to complex problems such as what or who will make us happy, or how to make a million dollars overnight.

Few attain long term happiness, life fulfillment. wealth or weight loss success despite their relentless search for more. Why is that?... Read more...

Renee has struggled with emotional eating and binge eating for nearly 20 years. ... Read more...

The title of this post is a direct quote from Theresa, a member at the Healthy Weights Clinic.

I know Theresa is not alone in feeling this way, but the question remains ‘why are we so hard on ourselves’? Here is why and what  you can do about it.... Read more...

Clients often hesitate for weeks prior to joining the Healthy Weights Program. Their fear is that they will be saying quote “good-bye to a an old friend”.

However, it is not about saying good-bye to food or your relationship with food. It is about changing the relationship to a healthier one. A relationship where food does not hold the upper hand and does not have a tight grip on you and your emotions.... Read more...

  Renee is 42 years old and began turning to food for comfort when she was as young as 8 years old. The teasing and taunting from other children about her weight only made the problem worse.... Read more...

Sharon’s story - or every dieter's story?

My frustration hit an all time high during the first few months of 2009 and I attempted to walk away from everything "weight loss" related.  I didn't give up - just took a break.  I still want to accomplish this and achieve a healthy weight.  ... Read more...

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...

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...