All Entries For emotional health

Why is Making Time for Ourselves So Difficult?

I like staying busy, and feel like I get a lot done every day. But the one thing I've never been very good at, especially since having kids, is making time for myself.
Posted 8/11/2011  12:00:00 PM By:   : 43 comments   17,712 views
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Dealing with the Loss of a Pet

Losing a pet can be just as devastating as losing a human family member or friend, but we should never feel ashamed of grieving the loss of a beloved animal.
Posted 8/9/2011  2:00:00 PM By:   : 183 comments   39,595 views
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Let Go of Your Life Raft--I Promise, You Won't Drown.

Last week was not a good one. I was really stressed out. So what did I do? I deflated my life raft--and I'm doing just fine.
Posted 8/1/2011  2:00:00 PM By:   : 70 comments   21,056 views
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Tummy Troubles: How I Learned to Embrace My 'Flaws'

Confession: I don't like my stomach. Or at least I didn't. Find out how I called a truce with my most troublesome body part and learned to embrace my "flaws."
Posted 6/20/2011  10:06:49 AM By:   : 103 comments   51,702 views
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Food for Thought: Don't Feed Negative Emotions

Three small steps, plus one fact, equal a powerful exercise to help quell the negative feelings that rise up within me. Could it also help you?
Posted 6/6/2011  2:03:37 PM By:   : 41 comments   20,905 views
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You Don't Have to Do It Alone

Obesity expert Dr. Martin Binks offers advice on how to find support--and what it takes to get what you need.
Posted 3/9/2011  3:38:54 PM By:   : 37 comments   24,501 views
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Ravenous: The Practice of Food

An excerpt from Dayna Macy's memoir, "Ravenous: A Food Lover’s Journey from Obsession to Freedom." This is a must-read for anyone who's ever had emotional issues with food.
Posted 3/1/2011  6:05:00 AM By:   : 103 comments   27,532 views
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Body Bliss: 8 Ways to Honor Your Body Today

Is it possible to go from loathing your body to LOVING it? We think so. Here are some simple tactics to start thinking more positively about your body--and yourself!
Posted 2/23/2011  6:00:00 AM By:   : 132 comments   43,181 views
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NEW Series: Menopause Health and Fitness 101

Menopause can send your emotions on a roller coaster. Will anything help keep you on an even keel? Fitness expert Cathy Cram offers hope in this new series!
Posted 2/15/2011  2:00:00 PM By:   : 109 comments   35,705 views
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Another Reason to Avoid Trans Fat: Depression

Did you know that trans fats not only increase your risk of heart disease, but they can also affect you mentally? New research shows that trans fats can actually make you sad.
Posted 2/15/2011  10:11:00 AM By:   : 32 comments   19,589 views
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If Just Saying NO Isn't Working, Trying Saying OM Instead.

Do you have trouble just saying NO to your sweet tooth, or your Inner Couch Potato? Trying saying OM instead...
Posted 2/10/2011  5:56:25 AM By:   : 62 comments   36,598 views
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Calming Your Inner Emotional Eater

Do you eat when you're bored, lonely, or sad? Obesity expert Dr. Binks has tips to quell the urge to (over)eat when you're really not hungry.
Posted 2/8/2011  5:07:27 AM By:   : 68 comments   34,281 views
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Change This Bad Habit, Accomplish Anything

Got problems staying motivated? Changing this bad habit might make things much easier for you...
Posted 1/12/2011  12:50:07 PM By:   : 123 comments   38,614 views
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Starting New Traditions for Happier Holidays

This is a little something for the lonely, grieving, depressed, stressed, and dieting out there who might be having a hard time getting through the holiday season.
Posted 12/9/2010  11:00:00 AM By:   : 76 comments   22,309 views
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My Fat Doesn't Have Feelings; Does Yours?

Turn your fat feelings into empowerment with food evaluation and a little introspection.
Posted 8/2/2010  1:16:32 PM By:   : 83 comments   34,282 views
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