Articles, tagged with "food addiction", page 2

The Link Between Perfectionism and Food Struggles

For several years I existed with the beast of perfectionism. I had no clue that this thing wasn't part of my persona, but rather a hazardous approach to life which could wreck my well being. I in no way thought that perfectionism was amongst the primary... Read >
Author: EDhelp

Eating disorders and treatment

Eating disorders can express themselves in many, sometimes apparently opposite, ways. This is because eating disorders, like other addictions and compulsive behaviours, are caused by underlying emotional problems, rather than by the food itself. That ... Read >
Author: AlterSage

Fasting For Weight Loss Hzardous?

Fasting for weight loss is a difficult subject, since numerous see it as an severe way to get rid of weight. In truth, fasting can be followed in a healthy and controlled way, and allows you to get rid of fat without heading into starvation mode, and with... Read >
Author: Jon Larsen

Causes of Binge Eating Disorder and Compulsive Overeating Treatment Tips

According to the National Institutes of Health, 2 percent of all U.S. adults suffer from compulsive overeating—making binge eating disorder or yo yo dieting more common than bulimia or anorexia. Unlike other eating disorders, which primarily occur in wome... Read >
Author: Abbie Ryan

Emotional Eating - Connection Between Food and Mood

Your mental, emotional and physical health are interconnected, so take this knowledge to help you get back in control for optimal health and wellness. While there is no shortage of diet books and new fitness equipment on the market, the problems of bei... Read >
Author: Nancy Desjardins

Eating Junk Food Is Unhealthy - How to Stop Eating Junk Food and Take control of Your Eating Habits

Junk food is a term, applied to some foods that is unhealthy and has low or poor nutritional value. Junk food is a term foods are high in fat, sodium and sugar, which can lead to obesity and a range of attendant health problems, including diabetes, hea... Read >
Author: Medical Zones

Do Meal Replacements Work In Weight Loss?

Think about the number one factors why people are obese these days. Overweight people fit into one of two unique groups. Either they have a substantial poor diet and lifestyle – working long hours, eating dinner out all the time, not getting plenty of ... Read >
Author: Troy Maclean

Are Meal Replacements A Good Idea For Weight Loss?

Think about the number one reasons why people are overweight nowadays. Overweight people fall into one of two different categories. Either they have an unhealthy lifestyle - working long hours, eating out all the time, not getting enough exercise - or... Read >
Author: Connie

What parents need to know about Compulsive Overeating?

Many professionals call compulsive overeating a food addiction. Individuals that engage in this behaviour generally have a very difficult time controlling the amount of food that they consume. This means that the individual will engage in binging behaviou... Read >
Author: Kinjal Shah

Stress and Addictions

Stress is a very personal experience. Though many people might experience stress in reaction to particular situations, the way in which we respond to stress is unique. For some, stress means they workout more. For others, stress, means they eat more. ... Read >
Author: arobinson2010

Shrink That Fat Belly

Addiction can be successfully treated. This treatment can come in a variety of forms. A food addict may work with a psychotherapist to develop new ways to deal with food and his or her emotions. The therapist might be able to identify the source of the... Read >
Author: modin786

Is Self Coaching the Beginning of Taking Total Responsibility in Food Addiction?

I've spent over 40 years of my adult life in some phase of food addiction. It used to be so tied in with my low self esteem and poor self image that it could only allow me to look some version of me being perfect to even be OK. When that was true, all I... Read >
Author: maiaberens

Do You Have An Addiction To Food? - You Can Stop Hiding Now

Are You Addicted To Food?Do you notice any of these things about yourself:Do you hide food from your friends and family?Do you eat when you're stressed, depressed, or anxious only to judge yourself later?Do you eat large quantities of food without regard ... Read >
Author: Greg Geary

Healing the Wounded Healer, Oprah Winfrey, and Me

This week I officially started my book tour. For many years I have done radio interviews promoting what I thought was going to be the soon release of my book The LifeQuake Phenomenon and then a sudden upheaval in my own LifeQuake journey would force me to... Read >
Author: Toni Galardi, Ph.D.

Chocolate And Way To Healthy Weight Loss

definitely can lose weight, keep it off and even improve other areas of their health. Dozens of academic studies have concluded that cocoa and dark chocolate-based foods can decrease the risk of cardiovascular disease, improve insulin sensitivity and ... Read >
Author: Reed Carney

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