DIETING

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WELLNESS
12 Reasons To Ditch The Diet Mentality
By Christine Byrne, On Assignment For HuffPost
Restricting yourself ultimately doesn't work. Here's why.
HUFFPOST VIDEO
Diet Avocados Are Now A Thing And You Can Probably Guess How They Were Received
A Spanish fruit company has developed a specially-grown avocado with 30% less fat. But avocado purists are skeptical.
Christian Bale is the latest actor to gain weight for a role
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HUFFPOST VIDEO
These Actors Transformed For Film Roles
Christian Bale’s weight gain for the upcoming film “Backseat” isn’t the only time an actor has made a drastic transformation.
VIDEOS
‘Wellness’ Is The New ‘Diet’
We may say “get fit” instead of “lose weight,” but the pressures to be thin are business as usual.
TIME
WEIRD NEWS
People Are Really Relating To Uncle Fat, An Obese Monkey Forced To Diet
By Doha Madani
The wild macaque is under veterinary care until he gets healthy.
Photo of woman's feet on scale.
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WOMEN
Congratulations, You're A F*cking Unicorn
By Melinda Parrish, Contributor
Plus Size Model and Body Positivity Advocate
This piece is for you if you’ve toiled away for the majority of your life, spending your hard-earned money and precious time chasing the diet myth.
WOMEN
How I Figured Out Men Lose Weight Easier Than Women
By Leslie Blanchard, Contributor
A Ginger Snapped
"What exactly are you trying to say?" I responded. The whole thing started this past November. We were facing down the front
WOMEN
My Top 10 Excuses Not To Diet And Exercise
By Rachel Hawkins, Contributor
Contributor
I used to have such incredible motivation when it came to watching what I ate, how much I ate and exercising.
WELLNESS
Ten Questions to Ask Yourself Heading into New Year's Resolution Diet Season
By Sam Cohen, Contributor
Freelance writer, blogger
4. What didn't work well? Every year we say the same thing, "I'm going to lose weight," "I'm swearing off carbs," "I'm hitting
WELLNESS
How to Step Off the Diet/Riot Roller Coaster
By Andrea Wachter, Contributor
Psychotherapist and Author
Once you start eating what your body truly wants, the next step is learning when to stop eating. It takes a lot of awareness
WELLNESS
Your Ideal Weight Isn't What You Think
By Greatist, Contributor
Contributor
I get asked this question a lot, and unfortunately there is no easy answer. There are, however, several frameworks and benchmarks you can use to help guide your efforts.
WELLNESS
10 Ways To Stay Committed To Your Diet This Holiday Season
By Steve Siebold, Contributor
Critical Thinking Expert and Psychological Performance Coach
How do you stay committed to your diet and weight loss goals when everyone else is piling the food on to their plates? The answer is mental toughness.
WOMEN
How to Free Yourself from the Dieting Trap
By Vania Phitidis, Contributor
Dieting Recovery and Peaceful Eating Coach
This journey which frees you from dieting, leads you right into yourself - into your life, into your deepest self, into your precious heart. And that cannot be gained from any diet.
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HEALTHY LIVING
Why Do Young Girls Hate Their Bodies?
By Sarah M. Wylder, Contributor
Emotional Eating Coach & Founder of www.LeavingDietWorld.com
The survey highlights the pressures felt from a young age – that girls feel they are not pretty enough, thin enough or perfect.
WELLNESS
Is The 'Skinny Button' The Only Button You Know?
By Katie Seaver, Contributor
Contributor
They will feel happier, more confident, more comfortable flirting and dating and kicking ass at work and getting things done
WOMEN
Fat Shaming Is A Presidential Issue
By Rebecca Jane Weinstein, Contributor
Lawyer, social worker, and writer. Author of "Fat Kids: Truth ...
Although the timing and context of Trumps comments are more than a little odd, his beliefs and attitudes are not surprising. They are not surprising coming from him, and not surprising in our culture.
WELLNESS
The One Small Thing I Did That Helped Me Drop 22 Pounds Without Any Stress
By Michele Lian, Contributor
Self-care advocate. I show the stressed and anxious how to get...
It feels good to feel strong and capable in my body. It feels good to feel confident in my body. It feels good to have more mental space for all the other important things in my life.
WELLNESS
25 Of The Best Things I've Ever Done For My Body And Mind
By Michele Lian, Contributor
Self-care advocate. I show the stressed and anxious how to get...
Here are 25 of those choices that have made the biggest difference in my life:
WELLNESS
Dynamic Diet -- Focus On Nutrients And Whole Foods Instead Of Calories
By Toby Nwazor, Contributor
Success Coach, Business Development Consultant, Motivational S...
In conclusion, do not fall for calorie counting - it can easily become a trap. It can be really difficult to turn that mentality off even when you don't want to do it anymore.
WELLNESS
6 Ways To Build The Mental Resilience You Need To Get And Stay Healthy
By Michele Lian, Contributor
Self-care advocate. I show the stressed and anxious how to get...
I was afraid that my shoulders would give way and the barbell would come crashing down on me. This is why Amy Morin's 13
WELLNESS
Why Diets Don't Work: The Brain
By Vania Phitidis, Contributor
Dieting Recovery and Peaceful Eating Coach
So what does this mean in relation to dieting? Image: venimo via Adobe Stock My next post looks at another aspect of why
POST 50
Why I Don't Believe In Cheat Days
By Rachel Brehm, Contributor
Blogging my way through life with twins plus one.
This seemingly harmless set of words has a hidden message inside that packs a serious punch. The message on these pajamas screams of persuasion, dieting fads, body type ideals, restriction, food shaming, and ideas and values that are far beyond what a child should be experiencing.
WELLNESS
Breakfast Rules For Weight Loss
By Peter Weintraub, Contributor
Permanent Weight Loss Specialist at Weight Loss by Pete
Main Takeaway: If you're hungry for breakfast, eat a high-fat, moderate-protein meal consisting of foods like eggs, bacon, sausage, avocado, nuts and seeds and coconut oil. If you're not usually hungry for it, DON'T EAT IT!
WELLNESS
The Therapeutics Of Tea: Why L-Theanine Can Help Stop Stress
By Julie Chen, Contributor
Integrative Medicine Physician (www.makinghealthyez.com)
So far, L-theanine has shown minimal adverse side effects on young patients, making it an especially compelling form of therapy for researchers to look into in the future. If you're considering taking L-theanine, be sure to consult your doctor prior to beginning a new regimen.
WELLNESS
What's The 4-Letter Word Your Diet Might Be Missing?
By Gregg McBride, Contributor
Author, screenwriter and blogger
I often liken my staying healthy to riding a bike. I must constantly keep pedaling. And the minute I stop pedaling, I fall
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