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psychology of dieting

Do Women Really Know What Men Find Attractive?

September 12, 2011 Read the full article →

The pursuit of thinness long has been a major preoccupation for American women. But why are women trying to be downright slender, as opposed to maintaining a healthy weight?  If it’s for the approval of men, then women seem to be putting themselves through needless worry and discomfort. I work with a lot of women [...]

Starting a Diet for the Summer

May 12, 2011 Read the full article →

It’s so frustrating to go on a diet and lose weight, only to regain it. Frustrating, but common — studies show 90 percent of dieting attempts fail. What can we do to improve our chances? Despite overwhelming evidence that most diets fail, ever more people are vulnerable to quick weight loss promises that won’t work [...]

Do You Have Body Image Distortion?

May 3, 2011 Read the full article →

None of us can be truly objective about our appearance. We we can only perceive ourselves from within, while other people view us from outside. Even our mirror image is distorted — it’s not how others see us. But some people, often those with eating disorders, distort their body image to an abnormal extent. A [...]

Portion Control and Stress

March 16, 2011 Read the full article →

Stress is everywhere, and chronic stress is known to be harmful not only to our emotional health, but also to our physical health. It can affect the immune system (making us sick more often), the heart (causing high blood pressure and other heart problems), and muscles (causing problems with neck, shoulder, and low-back pain), to [...]

Weight Bias Part II: From the Receiving End

February 15, 2011 Read the full article →

Many people believe that stigmatizing overweight people will motivate them to engage in healthy behaviors. But, as we discussed last time in Personal Best, much of the data about weight bias suggests that this type of prejudice actually makes people more likely to eat poorly, avoid exercise, and suffer from depression and poor self esteem [...]

Top 10 Dieting Mistakes

January 25, 2011 Read the full article →

It’s good to learn from our mistakes.  The more we pay attention to what we’ve done wrong in the past the more successful we’ll be in the future. This is certainly true when it comes to weight loss and fitness.  And, for some reason, when it comes to dealing with weight, many people put their [...]

Eating Tips to Prevent Holiday Weight Gain:How to Get Through Holidays without Pigging Out

November 11, 2010 Read the full article →

Holiday weight gain does not have to be a given. Starting on the right foot before the holidays can result in enjoyment as well as prevention of holiday weight gain. Originally, holidays were associated only with enjoyment and fun. In our modern times, however, many people look upon holiday eating with dread. They associate it [...]

The Smart Way to Start an Exercise Program: How to Design an Exercise Plan That Will Last

November 8, 2010 Read the full article →

Exercise is the most effective way to lose fat but many people cringe at the thought of it. However, getting over the resistance to exercise is not as hard as it seems. Most people know that having an exercise program is good. It’s good for general health and it’s good for weight management through life. [...]

Why Do I Feel Suddenly Fatter for No Reason?: How the Mind Can Make You Feel Fatter

November 7, 2010 Read the full article →

Some people can feel fatter or thinner from one moment to the other for no apparent reason. Understanding how the mind can do this can save a lot of heartache. The brain is a powerful and complicated organ. It has the ability to make a person feel fatter from one day to another and even [...]

Diet Pills Not the Answer

September 29, 2010 Read the full article →

Millions of Americans dream of the perfect diet pill.  They want something that will burn fat with no effort, has no side effects, and will keep fat away for life. Many drugs have been marketed as diet wonders. But in every case, not only did the drugs fail to be the panacea expected, they also [...]

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