Dr. Susan Albers

If you want to win something, run the 100m. If you want to experience something, run a marathon. -- Emil Zatopek

Welcome to the Mindful Eating Marathon. Starting May 1, you are invited to join this challenge: to be mindful for 26 days of everything you consume -- snacks,...

It is my pleasure to introduce you to new books recently published by two fascinating, well-respected eating experts -- Barbara Rolls and Marion Nestle (coauthored by Malden Nesheim).

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The Ultimate Volumetrics Diet

The Ultimate Volumetrics Diet, was written by Barbara Rolls...

Do you want to know more about binge eating disorder? Professionals from all across the country recently met at a national convention to discuss research and treatment. I got the opportunity to interview Marsha Hudnall, the chairperson of the conference.

1) Marsha, you were the chairperson of the Binge...

I recently had the pleasure of speaking with Travis Bradberry, coauthor of the bestselling book, Emotional Intelligence 2.0. The book is a fantastic, easy to read, skill-based book that gives you specific tips for raising your emotional intelligence. One of my areas of interest is mindfulness,...

It is my pleasure to introduce you to an excellent new book on mindfulness entitled The Now Effect. The book was written by the psychologist and author, Elisha Goldstein. I was already a fan of Dr. Goldstein's work. His first book, A Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Workbook, which was co-written by...

Do you love watching the Oscars? In honor of award season, I'd like to give 12 awards for the best, research, tools and media on healthy eating and body image.

1. I Saw It on... Award: It's no surprise to hear the phrase, "I heard about it on...

Mindful eating is no longer a secret! If you checked out the New York Times article entitled "Mindful Eating as Food for Thought," it's likely that it left you "hungry" for more information on how to adopt this healthy,...

It's that time of year again for some of the best cookies on earth. How can you resist buying a box (or five) from your favorite schoolgirl? Let's face it. Those little cookies are hard to eat mindfully. Even the most conscientious eaters will admit to going a little overboard...

In October, I had the pleasure of giving a lecture on mindful eating at 92Y on the upper east side of New York City. When they announced who was speaking immediately after me, there was a bit of chuckle by the crowd. Paul Deen, "the queen of butter,"...

I recently had the pleasure of speaking with Evelyn Tribole, one of the co-authors of Intuitive Eating. For professionals who work with eating issues, she is like a rock star. Evelyn and her co-author, Elyse Resch, were among the first authors to...

Do you get overwhelmed and irritated by all the dieting articles during the holidays? Most people do. This year, try a different approach. Mindful eating doesn't tell you what to eat and what not to eat. Instead, it is about eating the foods you enjoy in a new way. So...

A recent study from Ohio State reconfirms that the freshman fifteen may actually be a "myth." Can you hear a collective sigh of relief from students all over the country? This study indicates that on average freshman women gain 3.1 and men approximately 3.5 lbs. A smaller percent,...

Do your thoughts talk you into eating too much candy quicker than you can say the word boo? Faster than you can open up a candy wrapper? Even when you have the best intentions of cutting down on sweets, you may find yourself mindlessly indulging on candy bars and candy...

Are you interested in helping women improve their body image and changing how women are depicted in the media? If so, here are ten easy things you can do to help!

1) Watch a new documentary, entitled Miss. Representation, by Jennifer Siebel Newsom. It will be released across the nation...

Ever have a stressful day and think to yourself, "A piece of chocolate would make me feel better"? In part, you may be onto something. Chocolate makes us feel good -- temporarily.

How long does chocolate soothe a bad mood? Only 3 minutes according to a study by...

Scale or Sex? Which one is harder to talk about with your kids? A recent survey called, "Raising Fit Kids" says it is the scale. The study found that being overweight is a more difficult topic for parents to talk to their teens about than drugs, alcohol, smoking...

Imagine for a moment that you are craving chocolate. White chocolate, dark chocolate, milk chocolate -- whatever you love. However, you promised yourself that you wouldn't overindulge in chocolate treats anymore. What do you do?

A) Tell yourself to STOP thinking about chocolate!

B)...

With my clients, I talk a lot about what you can add to your menu rather than what you can subtract. This is a very different way of thinking about food and eating. Here is an example of one of those foods that you can include in your snacking repertoire....

Do you love nuts but steer clear of them because you are afraid of eating too many? The good news is that you don't have to avoid them anymore. If you want to snack on nuts mindfully, your best bet may be to...

Do you like the updated, radically different shape of the food pyramid? If you do, you aren't alone.

Overall, the new MyPlate icon appears to have received positive reviews from across the county. Although some people desire more specifics, the image has been applauded for the simplicity of its...