Monthly Archives: October 2014

Emotions can be powerful forces that drive eating. They can take the shape of thoughtless, impulsive, binge eating, or numb feelings, or an intentional distraction from conflict, boredom or pain. Emotional eating often results in an unhealthy eating cycle of … Continue reading →

Sleep deprivation leads to all sorts of changes in your body that promote weight gain. Most experts agree that 7-8 hours a night is the optimal sleep time for adults. And studies bear this out: sleep for 6 hours and … Continue reading →

Don’t regularly rely on restaurant food. It’s harder to make healthy choices when confronted with a menu full of indulgences. Restaurant meals contain 200 (plus) more calories than meals prepared at home. Slow cooker meals can be a nutritious alternative … Continue reading →

Set up your environment for success. Don’t bring trigger foods into the house–instead stock up your home and workplace with healthy foods and drinks for snacks and meals. Plan ahead and take foods with you. Have healthy treats on hand … Continue reading →