[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Liz and Alex kicked off the ‘Yoga of Eating’ series last Thursday with a huge success. The session was fully booked and participants had rave reviews after the first evening. The two hour group includes an experiential yoga activity, a mindful eating exercise and discussion of mindfulness application in daily life. Attendees reflected that the … Read more
[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]First of all, N-O! Now, let us elaborate… This can be a tough question parents may ask themselves after a visit to the pediatrician’s office, a BMI report from their child’s school or for some when their child asks about their weight and if he/she needs to lose weight. As adults, many of us think … Read more
[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Does your relationship with food stress you out? Interested in therapeutic yoga and meditation but don’t know where to start? Want to learn skills for nurturing your body in a balanced way? If you answered yes to any or all of those questions, we welcome you to join us for our Yoga of Eating 4-week workshop series. … Read more
[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]I had a phone discussion with a mom last week that left me asking can I stomach this work?. She called because she’d discovered that her (overweight) 7-year old daughter was hiding food in her room. She went on to say that she was concerned that the pediatritian was too laid back saying “she’ll outgrow it” and “eventually someone … Read more
[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] While laxatives and diuretics have clinical purposes, weight loss is NOT one of them. Here, we’ll explain exactly what they DO and what you need to consider before taking them. Laxatives and diuretics are often abused by individuals with eating disorders because they provide a temporary sense of weight loss and “emptiness”. However, the … Read more
[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Zinc is and important yet often overlooked mineral. Along with iron, it’s one of the most common deficiencies in kids’ diets. Zinc is essential for growth and development but also plays a critical role in appetite and taste perception. As nutritionist and author Kelly Dorfman points out in her book, “What’s Eating Your Child?”, kids with zinc … Read more
[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Yesterday I asked a 16-year old female client of mine to tell me the advantages of holding onto her restrictive eating behavior. She replied, “It makes me feel good, like I’ve done something.” I took a risk and said “so does this mean your tombstone will read: great friend, mother, wife and restricter?” Thankfully, she laughed. Although it’s great … Read more
[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Thanksgiving is a wonderful holiday; a chance to reflect, connect with family and enjoy delicious food. However, for many, it’s mixed with feelings of fear and guilt. A day known for indulgence, those with eating disorders and food issues find it challenging. Here are a few tips to help you through: 1. Plan ahead. Make a game plan for … Read more