Weight Watchers was my Gateway diet. When I said that I wanted to lose weight, both my mother and my doctor thought that WW was the healthiest way. It was perceived to be a ‘lifestyle’ not a ‘fat diet’ so only good could come. When I went to Weight Watchers they accepted me with open…
I don’t know about you, but I certainly ate more sweets in the last three days than I normally do. How do you feel today? I know how I used to feel after an ‘indulgent’ weekend. Crappy. Tired, bloated, and ‘fat’. Easter Monday was time to get back on track; clean up my diet; take…
If you don’t already know my story, I have a history of both Binge Eating Disorder (BED) and Bulimia. ‘Binge’ has become a word that’s used fairly loosely now. It’s not uncommon for someone to say that they binged watched a show. So too with food, it’s common for someone to describe any kind of overeating…
New recipes can provide some much needed variety to a menu that’s getting old. On average, families rotate between 10-12 recipes, and that’s being generous. We’re creatures of habit. And there’s good reason for that. New recipes, as exciting as they are, require a lot more thought. First, to find the recipe. Then, to ponder…
“I just need to get my weight down and my food under control. Then I’d feel better.” Have you ever thought that? It would be shocking if you said no. I’ve seen so many books, blogs, and posts claiming that if you want to take care of your mental health you need to take care…
Would you determine someone’s intelligence by the length of their ring finger? Would you be okay if they were admitted to a math program based on their finger length rather than their SAT score? When I first started my weight loss journey I was chasing confidence. I really thought that if I could just…
Have you ever thought “Jeez I just wish that someone else would do it for me?” I sure have. It was in my most desperate times and when I felt most out-of-control. That’s when those kinds of plans are most appealing right? I didn’t care if the food was going to taste like cardboard,…
I’m often asked about what books to read when starting to embrace body positivity, health at every size and the anti-dieting world. This time of year many will take some time off (I hope that you are one of them). Many will exchange gifts with their family, friends, and co-workers. Here’s a list of a…
Gatherings of people, especially involving woman, invariably end up in conversations about who lost or gained weight and what diet or exercise program is being followed.When you’re working towards a body positive approach to life, or recovering from an eating disorder, this can create quite a challenge. How do you respectfully, yet firmly, direct…
For the last 8 years I had no reason to know what I weighed. I had broken up with the scale like it was an abusive boyfriend. My self-esteem took a deep hit every time that I got on it. So, I said “no more”. Weight loss just can’t be my focus. Well,…