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Healthy Eating Habits
The Facts About Losing Weight
Eating
Disorders
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Anyone who has struggled with weight loss knows
how frustrating it can be. There are a myriad of weight loss books, programs, supplements
and web sites available, each one claiming to have the magic secret to losing weight.
There are high protein low carbohydrate (carb) diets, low fat high-carb diets, food
combining diets, juice fasts…the list goes on and on. Many of these diets can result
in short-term weight loss, but research shows that almost all dieters eventually gain the
weight back, and sometimes put on even more weight! Chronic dieting can not only be physically unhealthy, it can also
lead to emotional distress and the development of an eating disorder. The fact is
that there are many different body types. Most people will never achieve the
"ideal" body as depicted by the media and our culture. But, it is possible
for many people to be both large and healthy.
In my practice, I use a non-diet approach
to help my clients achieve a weight that is both healthy and possible to maintain on a
long-term basis. Instead of watching the numbers on the scale, we explore how the
client feels physically and emotionally as changes are made in food choices and physical
activity. We also integrate concepts of body image and acceptance into the
process. In this way, clients not only make healthy lifestyle changes, but they
learn to respect and appreciate their bodies. In addition, clients learn how to
respond appropriately to their physical needs and personal preferences. |
