by Barbara Spanjers
Did you overeat on vacation? Worried that you’ll weight gain during upcoming travel? If your waistband is tighter than usual after vacation, join the club. Although you may have eaten more than usual during your travels, it’s totally normal to overeat...
by Barbara Spanjers
It’s not only the time of year that people make New Year’s resolutions; it’s also the time of year we get to read about whether or not it’s a reasonable venture to make those resolutions. I spend much of my professional time helping people...
by Barbara Spanjers
Have you ever eaten salad when you really wanted pizza? Or ate styrofoam rice cakes instead of bread to save some calories? What was your experience after the meal? Did you feel satisfied, or did you end up hitting the Pizza Palace at midnight? This is the power of...
by Barbara Spanjers
Given that there’s so much food morality and religious vocabulary typically used about eating, this is for everyone who has been tempted by decadent, sinful food. If you have ever felt like you need to go to confession after eating chocolate cake, these humorous...
by Barbara Spanjers
It’s amazing what you notice when you become aware of the cultural messages about food we take for granted. Most of the year, we are expected to control our hunger and eat only healthy foods (with an occasional treat thrown in if we’ve been good). During the holiday...
