Is Your Spouse Sabotaging Your Diet? [EXPERT]

Steve came to see me when the physical discomfort of carrying around extra weight was worse than the pleasure of overeating all of his favorite high-fat, high-calorie foods. My promise of no dieting or deprivation was especially appealing to him because he had never had to deal with losing weight earlier in life ...

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6 Tips To Stepfamily Success [EXPERT]

After dating for several months, Adam and Theresa realized they had fallen in love. Adam adored Theresa’s passion, honesty and independence. Theresa never thought she would find a man so affectionate, funny and articulate. Sounds like a match made in heaven, right? But along with Adam came 2 children and ...

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10 Ways To Have A Loving Holiday Season [EXPERT]

This is the time of the year that brings holiday parties, buying gifts for family and friends, spending time with relatives from out of town and a myriad of delightful dishes. Add to that, festive lights, excited children awaiting Santa and a sense of merriment by even the grumpiest coworker. It sounds like a ...

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Emotional Eating: How To Stop Feeding Your Feelings [EXPERT]

Amy made a delicious dinner for her family with strips of chicken, zucchini, peppers, onions, mushrooms, eggplant and tomatoes over whole wheat pasta. She even added some freshly grated parmesan cheese. Everyone loved it, and she ate slowly, enjoying each bite. She left the table feeling comfortably full and ...

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Food Journaling: Weight Loss Success [EXPERT]

Jennifer* came into my office and tearfully announced that she has tried every diet, spending a lot of money on special food plans and meal replacements, only to gain it all back, plus some extra after she stopped the programs. She was only 32 years old and did not want to be overweight her entire life. Shopping ...

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