I am an Enneagram 1. If you know anything about the Enneagram, you know that means that I am “the improver”. I am a dreamer that sees […]
Self-criticism
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Thoughts and Reflections
About age 11, I became painfully aware that I was bigger than the rest of the kids in school. From that point on, surrounded by parents that […]
Comparing Behaviors
Doing what I do for a living is immensely gratifying. Most patients that struggle with weight & eating behaviors and have a genuine desire to improve them. […]
Naming Food
Dear readers, I haven’t forgotten about you. There were so many blog posts and social media posts last week about racism and anti-racism and there were so […]
“Stop Apologizing”
Surely by now, you all know that I am a complete book nerd. Thriftbooks.com probably considers me one of their top customers! However, I am also a […]
Tiny decisions matter
I just reread a book called “The Slight Edge” by Jeff Olson. It’s a great book about personal development and all that good stuff that I love. […]
The Minnesota Starvation Experiment
Science doesn’t support the calories-in, calories-out hypothesis. If you are still trapped into believing that model, it’s time to learn more!
COVID-19 and Obesity
As the statistics keep rolling in, we are getting some grim data about obesity and/or chronic medical conditions and COVID-19. Having these medical problems doesn’t put you […]
Health – identity vs hobby?
This idea has generated a lot of conversations amongst my friends and patients this past week. I think it does a great job of summarizing why most […]
Enneagram Anyone?
I don’t know about everyone else, but the first week of this shelter at home craziness made me feel very discombobulated and out of sorts. I didn’t […]