Taking the Work Out of Working Out
Cornell University found that if you perceive exercise to be fun, you are more likely to eat less afterward. Whereas, if you perceive exercise to be work (as in, “I worked so hard, I deserve an extra helping!”) you are more likely to eat more afterward. So when you say to yourself “I should work […]
11 Ways To Feel Happier While Being In Service
Everyone feels down from time to time, especially emotional eaters. We may try to do some fun activities or take some quiet time to help ourselves feel better. Unfortunately, sometimes we also binge. As emotional eaters, we tend to go to food first when we feel down. However, we can make healthier choices to bring […]
How Mindfulness Helps You Find Ease and Flow
Life is busy. Most of us have become multi-taskers, rushing through tasks, always planning and thinking about the next thing. But focusing on the future diminishes the experience of the moment. While “getting something done today so you can relax tomorrow” sounds like a brilliant idea that fuels achievement, it causes you to rush through […]
How to End Nighttime Eating
Seventy-five percent of emotional eaters surveyed said that evening (after work and later) is the hardest time to resist overeating. Sound familiar? Stress from the day, loneliness, boredom, and all kinds of uncomfortable emotions tend to bubble up once the workday is over and the brain isn’t as stimulated. That’s one of the reasons people […]
Three Life-Changing and Practical Self-Love Tips
You’ve probably read those list blogs that offer 25 or 100 ways to love yourself more… and you’ve probably said to yourself, “I don’t have time.” Who does?? Many of those tips are not practical. They’re out of touch with the reality of modern busy lifestyles. What does “do something new” really mean on a […]
Four Effective Naturopathic Pain Treatments
As we get older, aches and pains can become an increasing part of everyday life. Whether it is a twinge in your knee when you bend, or an ache in your shoulder that just won’t go away, these everyday nuisances make life a little harder. You are not alone; more than 1 in 10 Americans […]
6 Steps to a Peaceful Meditation Practice
Meditation is becoming increasingly popular, but many people are still skeptical. It is hard to understand how stillness and silence can not only lessen your anxiety, but substantially alter your brain. After all, the reason why people keep themselves so busy is because they are running away from their thoughts. They are accustomed to jumping […]
Resolve to Stop Resolving
Dear Tricia: For years, I have made weight loss resolutions that I haven’t achieved. What can I do differently this year to accomplish my goals? […]
Watching out for “Party” Portion!
Dear Tricia: As far as eating the right foods and portion sizes, I do well at home during the week. But whenever there is a social event or potluck, I tend to overeat and my portion sizes are far larger than at home. Is it socializing or an inner conflict that’s driving me? […]
Sexual Addiction as a Precursor
Dear Tricia: There always seems to be a lot of press related to the sexual molestation of minors. I have a hard time understanding why these people do what they do. There seems to be a pattern of abusers having a history of being sexual abused. Do you deal with these issues in the help […]
