Tag Archives: emotional eating

Psycho-sizology

Posted on April 8, 2013 by @jamieweil

As I was shoving myself into my Size 6 jeans last week (and I do mean shoving) I was feeling rather smug that I could–if I held my gut in–button them. This got me wondering why. I mean, who really … Continue reading →

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Weeding in the Rain

Posted on April 1, 2013 by @jamieweil

For years, my kids thought this was how they came home from the store. Missing parts were normal. And for years, I thought every holiday had to have its coordinating candy (fill in your blank here) to be worth celebrating. … Continue reading →

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Movie Day

Posted on November 26, 2012 by @jamieweil

My son, Abe, helped me make this clip to enter into a contest. We didn’t win the contest, but we had lots of fun making it! (He did most of the work and I just talked about how I needed a “stand-in.”) … Continue reading →

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Meat-tasting meatless recipe

Posted on November 23, 2012 by @jamieweil

I’m not a vegetarian, but I play one 50% of the time. With the number of meaty meatless options that crop up every day, it’s become easier and easier to prepare speedy, plant-based meals that taste delicious. This one takes about … Continue reading →

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The “Dinosaur” Effect?

Posted on November 17, 2012 by @jamieweil

I’ve long been fascinated with the work of Dr. Daniel Amen of the Amen Clinic in Newport Beach, California. I’ve visited personally, read his prolific books on the brain, and love to watch the way he evolves in his research. … Continue reading →

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Is your relationship making you fat?

Posted on November 15, 2012 by @jamieweil

Do couples use food to feel closer, avoid conflict, or cope with tension in relationships? Researcher Emily Butler delves into these questions at University of Arizona in Tucson. (Shout out to my son, UA PhD student Abe Weil, for forwarding … Continue reading →

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Restaurant Eating: Own It!

Posted on November 12, 2012 by @jamieweil

Managing your weight and eating out frequently can be difficult to navigate if you treat every outing as a celebration. If eating out is part of your lifestyle, you need to treat it simply like a meal. The risk of … Continue reading →

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Using vision boards to shed pounds

Posted on November 11, 2012 by @jamieweil

One tool that’s helped me with the weight shedding journey and other parts of my life is the vision board. A vision board is a visual representation of your dreams and goals. Making one can help you get clear on … Continue reading →

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Make Friends–Not Food–the Focus

Posted on November 10, 2012 by @jamieweil

We love eating out. But beware of the “before” and “afters.” Just last week, my husband and I were on date night and I asked the server not to bring the cheesy biscuits. The server—sorry, “seafood specialist”–said, “Really? Nobody ever … Continue reading →

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The Golden Key

Posted on November 9, 2012 by @jamieweil

I love Take Shape for Life because it helps my clients with their emotional eating. Many programs play into that. But TSFL really takes the obsessing out of figuring out what you’re going to eat, and takes people out of … Continue reading →

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