If you’re currently struggling with binge eating disorder, it can feel like no one understands what you’re going through and that you have no control over your cravings or obsessive thoughts. Don’t give up hope — while binge eating may seem impossible to manage on its own, there is help and hope. By debunking some of the most common misconceptions …
I’m puppy-sitting a very adorable dog named Rosey (and yes, that’s the way her name is spelled – some people have told me that it’s spelled wrong but this is the way her “people” spell her name). A rose by any other name, right? Well, Rosey can teach all of us about self-acceptance. How? For one thing, Rosey does …
Do you want to learn how to accept yourself and feel better? Then I have another question for you: When you hear, “accept yourself” what “self” do you think of first? The one in the mirror? Because there is so much more to you than meets the eye. Recently I found some of my old journals from high school (so …
Today I’m going to offer an explanation of why you use food for comfort, and also tell you what you need to do to change. Why food? I hear this question a lot. People ask all the time, why can’t they don’t use something else for comfort? They wish they were addicted to exercise (not that I see food as …
Can you relate to Willow? She’s in her late 20s, very personable, smart, creative – just a truly nice person, and she has struggled with her weight since high school. People always tell her she has “such a pretty face” and if she just lost weight, she’d be fighting off the guys. Her grandmother said, “If you lost weight, men …
Lowering your expectations can help you lose weight. How? Consider the example of Robert. He really wanted to go to grad school, but the idea of the interview process filled him with anxiety. Robert found statistics surveys showing a bias against overweight people, and was convinced that his weight prevented him from being accepted into a program. He kept saying …
Do you want to feel better fast? Think you have to lose weight to do that? Think again! I’m going to show you how to feel good about yourself in just a few minutes. How? By changing the way you talk to yourself. Sticks and stones can break bones and words CAN hurt. When you change the way you talk …
Are you trying really hard to lose weight? Have you tried every diet in the world? Low cab, high carb, paleo, South Beach, cabbage soup, cookie diet – there many of them, and if you’ve tried them all, maybe you’re trying too hard. If you ever saw the original Star Wars series, in there’s a famous scene in The Empire …
Dr. Nina explains why bingeing is NOT about willpower or control. She gives helpful suggestions on how to change your behavior with food.
Got questions about manorexia or bigorexia? Dr. Nina explores the topic of male eating disorders, explaining the specific issues that pertain to guys, and how to address them.
