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Q & A Friday – Help My Boyfriend Eats Too Much Fast Food

Leora Fulvio February 23, 2017

My Boyfriend Eats Too Much Fast Food… Today’s question is a very common issue that many people go through when they get into a new relationship. Question: Recently I started dating a guy who really loves going out to eat. And as much as I enjoy spending time with him, I’m sick of of the fast food and unhealthy dinners. My boyfriend eats too much fast food and it makes me feel as though I’m losing control of what I worked

Q & A Friday- Is Paleo the Best Diet for Weight Loss?

Leora Fulvio February 17, 2017

Is Paleo the Best Diet for Weight Loss? Dear Leora, I’ve been in therapy for the past two months and my therapist sent me to a nutritionist to deal with my binge eating disorder. The nutritionist told me that the Paleo way of eating is the best diet for weight loss, for beating cravings and for having overall health. I’m curious what you think about that. Is Paleo the best diet for weight loss? I’m torn. – Alicia in New York

Q & A Friday: I’m Always Hungry – Help!

Leora Fulvio February 9, 2017

I’m Always Hungry- Why? I Eat Regular Meals! Question: This week’s question comes from a member of the 5 week program – and I think it’s a great one, and very relevant to everyone. Dear Leora, I have a problem. I’m always hungry. Here is something that often happens to me: I have just finished eating– I had a nice breakfast. 2 eggs, small piece of toast, 1/2 a small grapefruit,and coffee with a little cream and now an hour

How To Be Confident

Leora Fulvio February 7, 2017

How To Be Confident: Even if You’re Scared Out of Your Mind Have you ever felt like there was something that you wanted to do, but couldn’t do, that you shouldn’t do until you lost weight, until you became more confident? You couldn’t take swimming lessons until you like the way you look in a bathing suit, you couldn’t apply for a job until you lost 25 pounds, you couldn’t write a book until you took more write classes,

Q & A Friday- I binge eat and sneak eat to rebel

Leora Fulvio February 3, 2017

Question: Dear Leora, I’m starting to identify that I use binging to rebel. I get a high from being sneaky and saying a big F-you to my mom, my husband, anyone who ever commented on my weight, etc. I’m doing what I want when I want with no one’s rules when I binge. I’m sure it comes back to my mom “catching” me eating her Snackwells cookies or crackers or ? … then my finding every opportunity to sneak food

I know I shouldn’t want to lose weight, but I still do…

Leora Fulvio January 25, 2017

In Binge Eating Disorder recovery, one of the most common topics that comes up is weight loss. People learn to take the focus off of weight loss and put the emphasis on health and healing and self-love, but that feels both wrong and uncomfortable. After all, the pursuit of weight loss is something that they have been doing most of their lives. When I ask people to try to refocus their direction away from the scale, they often tend to

Q & A Friday – I’m Afraid to Eat Fat

Leora Fulvio January 20, 2017

Question: Hi Leora! I got the 100 days of real food cookbooks, and notice that they say to eat full fat cheese and yogurts and things like that, I know that you say we should eat full fat yogurts and things as well. I know they are better for my body, and I can eat less of then to get full faster, but it’s honestly hard for me to not buy nonfat. It makes me worried about gaining weight. I know

Q & A Friday- How should I cook and shop to prevent binge eating?

Leora Fulvio January 13, 2017

This question comes to us from Anna in Denver. Question: Hi Leora, I was wondering if you could recommend any good cookbooks you use to cook, or websites? Also, does your family and kids eat the same recipes? I would really love to start cooking just Whole Foods, maybe utilizing the Mediterranean diet mentality. I really want to stop tracking my food, but haven’t been able to yet. My hope is that I just fill my diet up with fruits, veggies,

When Your Critic Won’t Stop Attacking You

Leora Fulvio January 11, 2017

You’re so fat! Look at the size of your thighs, your butt is huge… what is wrong with you? Why do you have to be so…so… so what? There’s that voice that sits inside your head and tells you that there is something wrong with you. The inner critic. The part of you that tells you that in order to be liked by people, you have to be thinner, smarter, faster, stronger, and if you’re not, you’re worthless. Do you

10 New Years Resolutions that Will Actually Change your Life. And not one of them involves losing weight.

Leora Fulvio December 31, 2016

Did you know that each year 62% of Americans make New Years Resolutions and of those 62% only 8% are able to stick to them? That means that almost 197 million people make resolutions and 140 million of those people give up on those. This makes setting resolutions a pretty big set-up for failure and unhappiness. Do you know what the number one most common New Years resolution? I’m sure you can guess that one easily — lose weight! Unfortunately

Get Through December Day 30

Leora Fulvio December 30, 2016

Oh my gosh- we are so close to getting through December. How are you doing? Are you getting through? Today’s Tip Celebrate every moment of your recovery- I don’t just mean to celebrate if you’ve had a day or a week without a binge, but when you wake up in the morning and eat a healthy breakfast, give yourself accolades and support. The more support you give yourself, the more you encourage yourself, the easier recovery will be. Baby steps

Get Through December Without Bingeing Day 29

Leora Fulvio December 29, 2016

So close to saying buh bye to 2016- phew. It’s been a difficult year for many. Todays Tip If you have been following me for even a minute, you know that I’m a huge advocate of self-regulation through mindfulness and meditation. The thing is though, it’s not one of those things that’s immediately noticeable (like highlights or a haircut) however, it is noticeable. Not just to you, but to the people around you. I have a client who I challenged

Get Through December Without Bingeing Day 28

Leora Fulvio December 28, 2016

Here we are – just 4 days before 2017 starts. How has December been going for you so far? Todays Tip Don’t “last hurrah,” it. These last few days are rough. There are lots of leftovers, lots of big boxes and tins full of cookies and baked goods, and the temptation to say “Screw it, I’ll just binge until New Years Day and then start my diet on January 1st…” is big. The problem with that is – that you

Get Through December without Bingeing Day 27

Leora Fulvio December 27, 2016

Oh wow, we are on the other side of the holiday weekend. Phew! I am expecting that most everyone indulged over the holiday weekend. It was a big weekend no matter what holiday you celebrate. Most people likely either traveled, had family in town, attended or hosted multiple big celebrations. And you likely woke up Monday or this morning feeling bloated and uncomfortable in your skin. Not just you, but everyone. You probably ate foods that you never eat, your

Get Through December Without Bingeing Day 26

Leora Fulvio December 26, 2016

Hi! I hope that you all had a great Christmas and are still having a great Hanukkah if you are celebrating those 8 crazy nights. And Today is Kwanzaa, so happy Kwanzaa if you celebrate it. I didn’t know much about the holiday so I did some research and learned that Kwanza is a holiday that celebrates community, connection with heritage and culture, and rising up from strife, oppression and persecution. So I hope that those of you who are

Get Through December Without Bingeing Day 25

Leora Fulvio December 25, 2016

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Get Through December Without Bingeing Day 24

Leora Fulvio December 24, 2016

Hi Everyone, Happy Hanukkah and Happy Christmas Eve! Todays Tip Take it slow. If you are going to be with family tonight, I just want you to take it slow. Try to do your best to not react to their behaviors or things that they say. Remember it’s not the stress or the things that people say that cause you stress, it’s your reaction to it. And you have the power to choose how you want to react. Think about

Get Through December Without Bingeing Day 23

Leora Fulvio December 23, 2016

Are you deep into the December crazies yet? Where you feel as though you are jumping out of your skin waiting for Christmas and Hanukkah and Kwanza et al? Either you’re super excited or super dreading it. But whatever it is, I’m betting you’re a little stir crazy by now. Todays Tip When you have nothing to wear. Hi Leora, Any advice about when the stress comes from not having anything appropriate to wear because nothing fits? It’s just about

Get Through December without Bingeing Day 22

Leora Fulvio December 22, 2016

Todays Tip In yesterday’s post, I asked people to send me specific questions that they want addressed in the December series. I got some great questions so I’ll be doing my best to answer over the next few days. Dear Leora, I am at work, and there is food EVERYWHERE. It’s the holidays, and people have brought in cheesecake, toffee, chocolates, brownies, cookies and cupcakes. I have put on weight because I cannot resist this food, and I feel ugly

Get Through December Without Bingeing Day 21

Leora Fulvio December 21, 2016

I am getting through December. Are you? I’ve had a migraine that started on Sunday and lasted through Tuesday morning. I am finally better but I was a true wreck. Not the most patient Mom on the planet or the most helpful wife. Far from it. I spent most of the time sprawled out in bed or on the couch. I attempted a viewing of The Sound of Music with my 5 year old son, but the pure grumpiness and

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