

Keeping It Simple with Nutrition
Anyone who’s thought about their weight or food has almost certainly read a lot about nutrition. But have you ever noticed that some of...


3 Reasons Not to Justify Your Food Choices
I recently re-watched the movie Eat, Pray, Love, and I appreciated (again) how Liz eats with such gusto in the “eat” section. She points...


5 Ways to Deal with Zoom Dysmorphia
About a year ago, I offered some suggestions about what to do if you’re feeling self-conscious on Zoom, but since then, the side-effects...


3 Reasons to Take Changes Slowly
Like many people, I’m starting to add some things back into my life after last year’s enforced isolation. This includes visiting more...


You Have the Right to Wear a Bathing Suit
One of the podcasts I enjoy is The Cracked Cup, and I especially appreciated the most recent episode, which included a good conversation...


Mom’s Recipes
Mother’s Day isn’t my favorite holiday these days, but I thought it might be fun to think about my mom’s recipes. The only problem is, I...


Why You Shouldn’t Try to Control Your Kids’ Weight
I was horrified a couple of weeks ago to read an article in Slate called “The Last Thing Fat Kids Need” because it was the first time I’d...


Panicked by Pandemic Pounds?
A recent piece in the Portland Press Herald talked about one man’s dismay at gaining seven “pandemic pounds.” He was able to lose some of...


5 Tips to Start Making Your Goals a Reality
Have you been putting your life on hold until you get to a certain weight? Or perhaps until you’re in a relationship, or you have a job...


Are Your Thoughts Derailing You?
During this past year, I’ve been more sedentary while working at home. It’s not a deliberate choice, but it just happens when I’m not...