

Musings on Love and Chocolate
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and even though I don’t do anything to celebrate it, it’s hard to ignore because of all the...


Is It Wrong to Want to Be Thin?
A few weeks ago, I read an article titled “My weight loss journey with Oprah – and losing the shame of wanting to be thin” by Kristine...


A New Perspective on Moms and Diets
I always think a lot about my mom this time of year since her birthday was January 8, and she died on January 9, 2000. And it’s tricky...


What Do You Want More Of?
It’s that time of year again – the time to think about (or ignore) New Year’s Resolutions. I’m not a huge fan of them, but that may be in...


The Problem with Barbie and Body Image
Note: this post has a few minor spoilers about the Barbie movie. I finally watched the Barbie movie a couple of weeks ago, and maybe it...


Social Eating Can Change How Much You Eat
One of my favorite podcasts recently mentioned a topic that seems quite appropriate for the holiday season: the social facilitation of...


It's Holiday Cookie Time!
I don’t know about you, but I like cookies pretty much any time of the year. They’re good for every occasion, and with so many varieties,...


Would You Rather Be Thin or Healthy?
Note: this has spoilers about an episode of the show House. It sometimes takes me a while to catch up on shows, and a recent example is...


The Holidays Both Are and Aren’t About Food
In just a few days, most of us in the U.S. will be celebrating Thanksgiving, a holiday that’s kind of about gratitude but is a lot about...


How to Make the Most of a Buffet According to an Economist
I won’t claim to know a lot about economics, but I do know a fair amount about eating behavior, which is why I was fascinated by a recent...