Thanksgiving marks the beginning of six weeks of gluttony for most people. Over the years, we have heard shocking statistics of weight gain over the holidays. Some sources have reported an average of 5 to 10 pounds. More recently, it seems that weight gain is more likely to be 1-5 pounds. This doesn’t have to […]
I see a lot of stress management issues come up for clients and friends. It seems like people start to feel trapped in their own lives due to stress. When faced with stressors, we generally let go of all of the things that tend to keep us balanced like sleep, exercise, healthy eating and social […]
We find food comforting period. It is comforting for several reasons. It tastes good, it makes us feel good. In our culture, holidays and most celebrations or events center around food. A birthday isn’t a birthday without candles and a cake to go with it. The dinner table is one of the only times families […]
Do you ever feel like you are going through life stuck like a hamster on a wheel? Sometimes it can start to feel like Groundhog Day. We tend to do the same thing over and over. We eat the same food and every day can literally feel the same as the day before. We need […]
How many of you have lost weight only to gain it back and then some? As we look at the history of structured diet programs, there is also a history of increased rates of obesity. Coincidence? I think not! There is well published research indicating that when people engage in a weight loss program and […]
What would be different in your life if you acted as if you were happy? If you acted as if you deserved happiness? If you acted as if you liked your job (or at the very least, didn’t hate it)? If you acted as if you were confident and felt attractive? If you acted as […]
Have you ever noticed that in a group of women the conversation inevitably turns to dieting and losing weight? I shouldn’t eat this! I need to lose 10 pounds. My thighs are huge. I am on this new diet. It seems like this is the number one topic women talk about besides their families. Why […]
Does He Like Me? This is a question every single girl says at some point during her dating journey. We think about it. We obsess about it. We play and replay every action and every work dissecting it beyond recognition. Why are we so concerned about what he thinks? As I watch friends navigate this […]
We all have dreams and aspirations, but many times we get stuck with them just beyond reach. It seems that often this is due to fear. We become paralyzed by the unknown. What is Holding You Back? What happens if I fail? What happens if I succeed? Sometimes it seems like we are afraid of […]
How often have you heard people say take “deep breath” to calm someone down? It sounds a little patronizing doesn’t it? Actually, that breath could be the best thing you do for yourself all day. When you are upset or stressed, do you find yourself holding your breath? Most people do not even notice it, […]
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. Read more