How to deal with being cajoled into eating more than you intended

Mar 5, 2018 | Achieving permanent weight loss, Change your relationship with food, Eat in tune with your body, Get control of your eating, Lose weight without changing your lifestyle, Maintaining your new weight, Overcoming barriers to weight loss, Psychology

Do you eat more than you really want to when you eat out with friends? When you find that despite your best intentions, you splurge whenever you eat out with friends, you may be tempted to avoid eating out, at least until you’ve reached your goal weight. But eating...

How can I stop eating my kids’ leftovers?

Feb 21, 2018 | Ask the Appetite Doctor, Build your weight loss confidence, Eat in tune with your body, Get control of your eating, Lose weight without changing your lifestyle, Overcoming barriers to weight loss, Psychology, Real life story

Eating leftovers is an occupational hazard if you have kids of any age, or if you cook for anyone else…. If this sounds like you or someone you know, here are some tips. …… How do I break the leftover eating habit? Dear Helen, I’ve got into the habit...
How can I stop myself bingeing on sweet foods in the evenings?

How can I stop myself bingeing on sweet foods in the evenings?

Feb 1, 2018 | Achieving permanent weight loss, Ask the Appetite Doctor, Build your weight loss confidence, Change your relationship with food, Eat in tune with your body, Feel better about yourself, Overcoming barriers to weight loss, Psychology, Real life story

Dear Helen, I need help to stop bingeing on unhealthy foods.  I’m generally in good health and feel happy with my home and work life but bingeing is getting me down. My diet generally is good and I am aware of what foods are good and bad for me.  But in the evening I...