Jeanine-s best friend wants her to be a bridesmaid at her wedding. Jeanine has said yes, but she-s dreading the day, even though it-s months away; she hates the thought of being the largest person in the wedding party. Daniel-s son wants him to go with him on the annual father-son hiking trip, which is [...]
Archive for the ‘Psychology of Weight Loss’ Category
Meditation as a Weight-loss Tool
We-ve all done it. We are tired, stressed, and in a hurry, so we grab a bite to eat and wolf it down, barely paying attention to what the food tastes like or how much we are actually eating. An occasional incident like this won-t hurt our weight in the long-run, but for many of [...]
The Power of Suggestion: Hypnosis for Weight-loss
Kate has tried just about everything imaginable to lose weight. Recently, one of her friends suggested that she try clinical hypnosis. Kate thought her friend was joking and responded -Oh, you just want to see me clucking like a chicken, like they did in those old movies.- Actually, Kate-s friend was quite serious. Clinical hypnosis [...]
Friends Influence Weight Gain
Tom used to consider himself lean and fit, but since some of his best buddies have started gaining weight, he finds himself putting on some extra pounds as well. He wonders if there is a connection and concludes that he is just not as motivated to work-out as he was when he was trying to [...]
Are Food Addictions Sabotaging Your Diet?
You need to lose a few pounds, so you resolutely cut back on your meal portions and skip dessert, but you just have to have that bag of potato chips while you-
Emotional Eating: A Hidden Trap for Dieters
Remember when you were six and were so sad that Susie moved clear across town. Mom made chocolate-chip cookies and after you ate a few, the world seemed much brighter. Well, you-re forty-something now and your best friend is leaving for a job overseas. Does it make you want to break out the cookie jar [...]
