Healthy Dieting and Weight Loss

Mindful Eating

Food is not only a way to nourish your body, but has also become a way to socialize, cope, and entertain. Society has placed more attention on what you eat, how much you Read …

Body Image Basics

While some men may indeed suffer with body image issues, this tip is specifically written for women.  Imagine a continuum with extremes at either end:

Anorexia nervosa or bulimia ----------------------------------------------------------------Morbid Read …

Simple Things You Can Do To Lose Weight

• Drink at least 8 8 oz. servings of water a day (8 oz. is a small glass—4 tall glasses of water a day is plenty, although you Read …

What is the difference between overeating versus binging?

The difference between overeating concerns and binging is the element of control the individual has over their eating habits. When one overeats, they are usually consuming large meals and Read …

  Eating Disorder Treatment in Philadelphia - why diets are bad for you

Why diets are bad for you: the word dieting implies that someone is going to deprive him or herself for a set Read …

My Doctor states that I am overweight. Will I gain or lose weight in recovery? During the process of recovering from Bulimia Nervosa and Binge Eating Disorder some people lose weight and others gain weight.  Read …

Metabolism: the burning of fat and calories.

Eating Disorder Myth: most people who diet and lose weight manage to maintain the loss: FALSE

The majority of people who diet regain their weight. Permanent weight loss is best achieved through lifestyle changes (exercise Read …

Resting metabolic rate (RMR): The minimum calorie requirement of a person at rest.

Eating Disorder Treatment in Philadelphia: Losing Weight 

The exact amount of calories a person needs to consume a day depends upon personal data such as age, height, activity level, muscle mass, nutritional status, blood sugar Read …

Eating Disorder Treatment in Philadelphia: If I am careful with what I eat, I do not need to exercise

False: people who attempt to lose weight without exercising usually reach a plateau. Exercising helps people achieve Read …

How often should I weigh myself? Once a week is a good way to monitor any weight trends (losses or gains) However, people with Anorexia or people with Bulimia who are medically underweight should not Read …

What do you mean by a healthy snack? a healthy snack is smaller and ideally less calories than a meal. The portion size and nutrition content will vary from person to person depending upon the Read …

What is a healthy weight? generally speaking, you want to maintain a weight that falls within the ‘healthy weight range’ according to the BMI index. It is important to remember that your goal weight should Read …

Effects of drinking water on a diet: while staying hydrated is important, drinking too much water is unnecessary and can even be medically dangerous. Drinking too much water can cause the level of salt in Read …