I recently read an article on food addiction that got my blood boiling. The article quoted Tim Noakes, a South African Sports Medicine professor stating that needing food fewer than every 12-24 hours means you are a food addict. Wait. What??? To me, this is like telling someone that although the gas tank in their […]
In a recent Huffington Post article, Johann Hari relays research about addiction that I have known for some time. I’m glad the research is finally catching up! Addiction is about disconnection. The article is discussing alcohol and drugs, but I believe food is no different. When we don’t have our basic needs met (safety, food, […]
Over the last few years, I have worked with many bariatric surgery patients. One thing they have all had in common is food addiction. If I work with a client prior to surgery, I have noticed that the intensity they feel around food addiction dramatically reduces. If the compulsive urge arises, they are able to […]
I recently had the opportunity to be interviewed on ZHT 97.1’s Morning Zoo with Jess, Frankie and DB to discuss comfort eating and food addiction. In case you missed it, check out the audio clip of my interview!
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