by Barbara Spanjers
When you feel bullied by your weight loss plan. How many times have you gone on a diet?* And how many different diet plans have you tried? You may find that you try the same plan over and over, returning to it once you regain the initial weight you lost. Or you might...
by Barbara Spanjers
You can barely exist in today’s 24/7 information overload without hearing rules about eating. By 9:00 this morning, I heard references to food rules in these places: Facebook posts and ads Local newspaper (yes, they still exist) Local morning news program National...
by Barbara Spanjers
Halloween is just around the corner. How could I forget? My kids have been reminding me every day that we – gasp! – didn’t purchase our Halloween candy yet. Waiting until T-minus-5 days to buy the candy is apparently cutting things too close. In this...
by Barbara Spanjers
You’ve seen Fitspiration graphics. On the surface, they inspire you to challenge yourself. To make exercise a regular part of your life. To be fit. To be healthy. Sounds good. But these toned up messages have a downside. Beneath the motivating surface, Fitspiration is...
by Barbara Spanjers
“Diet” products have taken a nosedive in recent years, so they’re often repackaged under the guise of health and wellness. In this repackaging quest, the non-diet approach is co-opted by the diet industry. As a therapist and coach who works with women who have years...
by Barbara Spanjers
My birthday is coming up really soon. It means a lovely dinner with my family. Probably a separate lovely dinner with a dear friend. And as I anticipate blowing out the candles on my birthday cake, I will be reminded that I am sagging towards obscurity. Truthfully,...
