Nearly every day someone tells me that they can’t do something until they lose weight. Whether it is buying new clothes, going on a vacation or just allowing themselves to […]
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Binge Eating Thrives In Shame
For those of you who have struggled with binge eating, you have probably felt a looming sense of shame along with it. I can’t tell you how many people I […]
Your Food Bully And Binge Eating
Many of us have a food bully. It lurks in the shadows waiting to pop out at a moment’s notice. It encourages us to keep eating past the point of […]
I Hate My Body!
A poor body image leads to low self-esteem and vice versa. Statistics estimate that 91% of women struggle with a negative body image. I HATE my thighs. My butt is […]
EMDR Therapy And Binge Eating
EMDR Therapy, as described in a previous article, What Is EMDR Therapy? is a powerful therapy developed in the 80’s to address trauma. When we look at trauma, it all occurs on […]
Why Willpower Alone Cannot Stop Overeating
Overeating plagues us. Most people think that the solution to overeating is to go on a diet. A diet is just a set of rules. Sadly, there is no diet […]
Have You Hit a Weight Loss Plateau?
The weight loss plateau is inevitable at some point in this journey. There are many factors that can account for plateaus in weight loss, but here are a few things […]
What Is EMDR Therapy?
In our clinic, we are all trained in EMDR therapy. EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. That is kind of a mouthful, so we just refer to it […]
Why Choose A Counselor For Overeating?
When it comes to overeating, looking to an overeating counselor is not something that most people think about for a solution. Instead, they just beat themselves up by telling themselves […]
How To Get Rid Of Belly Fat…..It’s Not What You Think!
Google “How To Get Rid Of Belly Fat” and you will find a plethora of advice. Many people on the journey of weight loss battle “belly fat”. As the infomercials […]
Michelle Lewis has been working in the mental health field since 2001. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Weber State University and a Master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Utah. She is passionate about helping others achieve their goals.