Scaling Back
I have a confession to make. I still weigh myself pretty often – and by that I mean daily, unless I’m away from home. Why is this? Well,...


Ice Cream Season
Note: To learn more about the Am I Hungry?® Mindful Eating program, visit www.AmIHungry.com or the AIH page on my website. I'm not one of...
Birthday Musings
Yesterday I turned 40. I’m not sure what it was supposed to feel like, but mostly I find myself wondering why I don’t feel very different...
My Inner Rebel
Have you ever rebelled against the idea of doing something, even something you enjoy and that makes you feel good, for no real reason? I...
Weight and Travel
In my junior year of college, I did a study abroad in London for 3 months. I was so excited about the trip, since l had never been...


The Biggest Loser Is Not the Only Way
Note: To learn more about my experience with weight loss, check out my memoir, Winning the Losing Battle: A True Story of Weight Loss and...


Sweet Motivation
Using sweets as a means of motivation or reward isn't that unusual, especially for kids. But at a recent work conference, I was a bit...
Opportunity vs. Obligation
Note: To learn more about the Am I Hungry?® Mindful Eating program, visit www.AmIHungry.com or the AIH page on my website. Have you ever...
Too Much Sweetness
Note: To learn more about the Am I Hungry?® Mindful Eating program, visit www.AmIHungry.com or the AIH page on my website. Last week l...
Get Used to Deprivation
Has anyone ever told you that in order to meet your goals around food that you simply need to get used to deprivation? I started thinking...