Definitions of Obesity for Adults and Children Overweight and Obesity DefinitionOverweight and obesity are both labels for ranges of weight that are greater than what is generally considered healthy for a given height. The terms also identify ranges of weight that have been shown to increase the likelihood of certain diseases and other health problems. […]
That’s right I did… Let me tell you about my affair. I’ll start by telling you it was a big secret in the beginning.I never let anyone know about it. I used to wait until I was alone and I would call my love who was always there for me guaranteed, no questions, arguments or […]
Funny how we think we need to hold on to everything in our lives. We hold on to the good and the bad, the beautiful and the ugly. The fact is everyone comes with baggage; it’s how long you want to hold on to it that matters. I didn’t come with baggage; I came with […]
We use food as a coping mechanism as we overeat because we are unhappy with ourselves or want to feel a sense of comfort or control in our lives. We choose unhealthy foods to compensate for feelings and emotions that may otherwise seem over whelming. We also have used food as a form of acceptance, […]
Time to Take the Weight Off that Burden You! This is for you if you are a perfectionist; a person who always wants to be in control, an overachiever and/or you think no matter what you do it is never enough. This is for you if you find you seek or desire acceptance […]
It is about that time again when we get together with our friends, or loved ones or just make a private note to self and make our “New Year’s Resolutions”…This year I am going to…. You fill in the blank…This year I am going to lose weight, to quit smoking, drink less alcohol, Eat Healthy […]