It may seem like there is no difference between insomnia and sleep deprivation, however while people may not welcome insomnia, we actually may choose to accept sleep deprivation. Staying awake late into the night to extend our evening fun or to create more time to get work done may be a common occurrence for us. Despite the fact that most […] read more »
Anyone who watches MSNBC’s “Morning Joe” knows that Mika Brzezinski, Joe Scarborough’s co-host, has made it her personal mission to fight obesity in this country. She’s frequently ridiculed by Joe and others on the show about her position on food, physical activity and weight. But if you go by the recent psa-like spot in which she and Joe discuss portion […] read more »
This post is an installment in “The Binge Eating Diaries” series by Green Mountain alum Jacki Monaco on her experience with binge eating disorder. Follow Jacki every other Thursday as she shares the discoveries she’s made on her journey to health and happiness. The scale has never been my friend. But in all honesty, has it ever done any of […] read more »
Up for a little fear, shame and overall misdirection next week? Then have we got something for you! Tune into HBO’s documentary “Weight of the Nation,” produced in collaboration with the Institute of Medicine, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the National Institutes of Health. It’s scheduled to air Monday and Tuesday night. I haven’t seen the documentary […] read more »
It’s a debate that’s gone on since the beginning of “non-diet.” The question of whether people respond best to a structured approach to eating that helps get their bodies back into balance so they can better sense their internal cues to guide them in healthy behaviors, or whether “permission to eat everything and anything and as much as you want” […] read more »
I can’t let this week go by without commenting on the absolutely gorgeous weather we’re having in Vermont. Temperatures ranging in the high 60s, low 70s, sunny, clear skies, the snow is melting, the streams are running. It’s just beautiful. Spring has truly brought with it all that it’s famous for — warm weather, feeling alive, wanting to clear out […] read more »
We’re interrupting our regularly scheduled programming to bring you a special alert. Sorry, I couldn’t resist as Dr.Deah’s blog The Not So Wonderful World of Disney reminded me so much of my childhood watching Disney’s show on television, enthralled by stories and images that made a child’s heart sing. They’re not doing too well these days with that for kids […] read more »
We’ve been meaning to share this picture for a while now. Green Mountain at Fox Run supports the “I Stand Against Weight Bullying” campaign, a response started by Marilyn Wann of Fat!So? to Georgia’s misguided and harmful Strong4Life campaign against childhood obesity. Take a look at the powerful messages others stand for in stopping weight bigotry. What would your picture […] read more »
How many times have you vowed to lose weight in January, but only ended up weighing more by February or March? What you thought you should be doing to lose weight – restricting your eating and starting a punishing workout regimen — only led to increased binge eating and yo-yo dieting. Often, when a diet fails, women blame themselves, not […] read more »
To many of us, the title of this post is a bit of a duh. When it comes down to it, for many, many people, the struggle of weight is primarily focused on how we look. Thin remains in. Following is a post I wrote for Real Deal Girls a while ago but for some reason, failed to re-post it […] read more »
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