Weight Loss Blog

Sometimes our health issues and even our weight battles are all in our minds.
You are not alone if you eat to deal with stress or sadness. The fact is most people do, but gaining control will help you gain better health and happiness for a lifetime.
Ancient Chines Fortune Cookie says, “A good laugh and [...]

Remember your Secret Hide Out when you were kid?  Remember how you felt there?  Most likely it was place you could just be you.  You were safe to do the things you wanted to do without judgment.  You shared it only with your closest friends if at all and you went there when you wanted [...]

I’ve mentioned thing have been stressful lately and that it seems to be effecting my health and weight.  A friend shared an report she had heard on Good Morning America that stated that “stressed monkeys ate more fat and sugar than those who weren’t under stress.”  This article, explained a lot.  Like why after  a [...]

Don’t go to bed Angry!
It’s a basic rule of life, but following some simple Rules can help you ward off triggers that push you to binge on junk food.
Here’s a few more: Don’t let yourself get too hungry, lonely or tired.
Overeaters call this emotional Eating. Following these simple rules can save you a lot [...]

Stress, depression and anxiety are all strong triggers for overeating. New research has shown that light regular exercise such as walking can improve your mood and make you better able to resist temptation. Exercise also regulates blood sugar levels, making you less hungry and can boost your metabolism, helping you burn calories, even long after [...]

When you feel stressed, change the subject.
Listen to music, go for a walk, take a bath or read a book. Call a friend on the phone. Play a game or catch up on e-mail. Clean out your car, desk or closet. Do anything to divert your attention and resist the urge to eat.
To [...]