I should lose weight. I should eat better. I should exercise. He or she should do that. Sound familiar? We use the word should quite a bit. Should is an […]
Weight Counseling and Food Addiction Help Blog
What Do You Need?
Most people become detached from their emotions. We constantly distract ourselves to avoid life. We use many distractions, but food seems to be one of the most powerful. How many […]
Think Yourself Thin – Guided Imagery For Weight Loss
I work with many clients who have battled their weight for many years. They often feel like getting to their ideal weight is so far out of their reach that […]
What is Food Addiction?
Although experts cannot agree whether or not food is “addictive”, the evidence suggests that we do, to a lesser extent than say cocaine or heroin, show similarities in behavior with […]
Win The Battle Of The Holiday Bulge- 7 Steps To Overcome Overeating This Season
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 […]
Are You In Control Of Your Stress, Or Is It Controlling You?
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 […]
They Call It Comfort Food For A Reason-Why We Engage In Emotional Eating
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 […]
Stuck in a Rut?
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 […]
Get Off The Weight Loss Rollercoaster
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 […]
Act As If
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 […]
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.