When I tell people that I specialize in emotional eating, the most common response I hear is, “I do that”. The reality is most of us struggle with emotional eating at one time or another. Most people then ask me when it is a problem. I believe it becomes an issue when it takes on […]
How many times have you asked yourself the question, “Why Can’t I Lose Weight?” You know what to do right? You’ve done every diet under the sun. You have counted points. You have counted calories. You have even counted carbs. You have bought every pill that promises to lose belly fat or eliminate your appetite. […]
We all have needs. In fact, Abraham Maslow developed a hierarchy of them. The goal is self-actualization. To me, self-actualization is to be at peace with ourselves in the world. We have many steps to accomplish to get there! To illustrate this, Maslow created a pyramid to depict the necessity of building needs upon one […]
Most people have an emotional relationship with food. We have all struggled with emotional eating at one time or another. However, there is a big difference between having a cookie every so often when you are stressed and letting food become your main coping skill to the point that you no longer know how to […]
As we have just celebrated the 4th of July, I was contemplating the meaning of the holiday. Americans love Independence Day, but it seems like most don’t really take the time to consider what it means. For many people, it is a day off from work to spend with family and friends barbecuing and watching […]
Many of my clients tell me that they strongly associate food with celebration due to experiences they had in childhood. Who hasn’t been to a birthday party where cake and ice cream are the main event? Children often receive candy and treats during major (and minor) holidays, times that are associated with feelings of happiness […]
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