50 Ways to Soothe Yourself Without Food

Eating Mindfully On Thanksgiving: Six Tips

Dr. Susan Albers | Posted 11.25.2009 | Living


Dr. Susan Albers

Would you rather eat mindfully this Thanksgiving instead of overeat? We often approach Thanksgiving with the misguided belief that eating large quantities of delicious food will give us a lot of pleasure.

How Candy Can Turn You Into a Criminal or a CEO

Dr. Susan Albers | Posted 11.06.2009 | Living


Dr. Susan Albers

According to a British study, kids who ate candy every day at age 10 were significantly more likely to be convicted of a crime at age 34. The Lesson: Should we ban candy? No.

Mindfully Eating an Apple: Help Yourself Feel Fuller

Dr. Susan Albers | Posted 11.04.2009 | Living


Dr. Susan Albers

Can an apple help you relearn satiety cues and eat more mindfully? It can be a step in the right direction.

Getting Motivated to Eat Mindfully: 5 Tips

Dr. Susan Albers | Posted 10.29.2009 | Home


Dr. Susan Albers

Do you need motivation to start eating more mindfully but don't have the money to hire a trainer like Jillian Michaels? If so, don't worry. Watch t...

Fat Talk Free Week: Think More Like Oprah Less Like Chelsea Lately

Dr. Susan Albers | Posted 10.20.2009 | Living


Dr. Susan Albers

Imagine stepping in front of the mirror and instead of hearing critical comments about your weight or the "f" word immediately jumping into your head, you accept who you are.

The Benefit of Ralph Lauren's Blunder

Dr. Susan Albers | Posted 10.18.2009 | Entertainment


Dr. Susan Albers

Ralph Lauren has seen better days. This week his company has been blasted for allegedly firing a size 4 model for being "overweight" and photoshopping her into a grotesquely and impossibly thin woman.

Trick or Eat: Mindfully Eating Chocolate This Halloween

Dr. Susan Albers | Posted 10.15.2009 | Living


Dr. Susan Albers

What is more frightening than ghosts and goblins during Halloween? For many people who are trying to eat healthier, walking into a grocery store brimming full of bags of little Halloween candy bars brings up a lot of fear.

A Week Without the "F" Word: 5 Ways to End Fat Talk

Dr. Susan Albers | Posted 10.17.2009 | Living


Dr. Susan Albers

Can you go a week without using the F word? If you're not sure, here is your chance to give it a try.

Are You a Work of Art? The Secret to a Better Body Image

Dr. Susan Albers | Posted 09.30.2009 | Living


Dr. Susan Albers

At times, we narrow in on one aspect of who we are and lose sight of the big picture.

Are You a Gastrosexual? Comfort Food, Cooking & Sex

Dr. Susan Albers | Posted 08.11.2009 | Style


Dr. Susan Albers

A "gastrosexual" is a man who uses cooking as a way to seduce you. Many of us could tell a story or two about being wooed with the help of a little fettuccine and olive oil.