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.
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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.
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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.
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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."
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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?
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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!
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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.
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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...
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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.
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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...
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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.
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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.
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