Diet Scams & Eating Disorders

liz@accesspilates.com (Liz) — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 15:02:00 GMT

Here's an interesting list of diet scams that you may have tried and fell victim to in your quest to lose weight.

http://health-healthresources.caremark.com/topic/dietscams

It amazes me how many people are still falling for these scams. They claim the diets work, and they do. You will likely lose weight if you stick with it, but then what?

Have you learned to deal with your stress? Have you improved your relationship with your body? Are you mindful ...

A Holiday Recipe to Remember

liz@accesspilates.com (Liz) — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 09:49:00 GMT

A recipe from the Institute of HeartMath to rekindle your spirit for the holidays:

Into your heart, pour generous quantities of love and
care. Stir gently and sincerely. If the mixture is lumpy,
add compassion and forgiveness and continue stirring ’til
the lumps are dissolved. You may find bubbles of hope
rising to the surface. Taste-testing at this point is
encouraged. Although you will find the mixture already
flavorful, you can enhance it by adding appreciation.
Appreciation for the qualities of your heart, for friends ...

I Know Your Type

liz@accesspilates.com (Liz) — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 21:09:00 GMT

She turned to me when she spoke of her eating disorder as an illness based on wanting more control... then I knew she knew.

We can spot each other... whether currently in the throws of an ED or a former sufferer. We have a certain sensitivity and antennas that pick up the "type". You know who you are...

Knows exactly, without a doubt, and preaches constantly about which foods are "good" and "bad".

Pupils dilate in the supermarket as you rush to get your cart of cakes, cookies, and milkshakes to the counter.

Stressed about nothing in particular, but everything bothers you.

Constant friction with lover/spouse/friend/coworkers.

Unable to make sense when talking during "high" (manic) times.

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Parents Matter Except When They Don't

liz@accesspilates.com (Liz) — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 09:51:00 GMT

Forbes reports about the success rates of teens with eating disorders when parents get involved. Of course it's going to help their recovery. But, what about the teens with parents who are not supportive? Oh yeah, they're out there. What do we do to help them?

My solution is to make it possible for hospitals and community centers to offer in-house peer group support. An eating disorder just like any other addiction thrives in the individual who feels alone, lost and unable to express emotions. We have to teach them, not lecture, pity, or counsel. Teaching is about empowering. An empowered invidual is a

Heartmath's Weight Loss & Self-Management Techniques

liz@accesspilates.com (Liz) — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 11:28:00 GMT

Heartmarth is my favorite site for education on energy medicine and mindfulness. I'm happy to share this latest program they're offering. It looks wonderful!

http://www.heartmath.org/templates/ihm/e-newsletter/2009/May-June-2009/online/stop_emotional_eating_weight_loss.php

Weight-loss Program Participants Learn
Self-Management Techniques For Success

The findings are in from a weight-loss pilot program developed by HeartMath in which volunteers self-administered a six-week regimen that incorporated HeartMath tools and the emWave^® technology.

There was slightly more than a 5-pound average weight reduction among the 19 participants who completed the Stop Emotional Eating Weight Loss Pilot Program during the second half of 2008, though a number reported approximately 12-pound losses. Average waist size decreased just over 2 ...

Use Hypnotherapy to Treat Bulimia

liz@accesspilates.com (Liz) — Wed, 06 May 2009 10:45:00 GMT

Hypnosis allows your mind to redirect associations to food, stress, relationships... whatever it is you really want to resolve. By changing your mindset before you react, you can effectively stop a compulsion, like bulimia, and through continued practice, will be able to eliminate it altogether.

I wish I had discovered hypnotherapy much sooner than I actually did. It was the one tool that helped my recovery along and supported everything else I was doing to get better.

Most importantly, hypnosis gave me back my power to control my life in a much healthier, mindful and harmonious way. Read on...

Source: http://www.naturalnews.com/026199.html
by: Steve G. Jones, ...

Famous and Mindful

liz@accesspilates.com (Liz) — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 09:17:00 GMT

Scarlett Johansson has done a very responsible celebrity move by writing this essay. I applaud her!

Source: Huffington Post, The Skinny

While training for an upcoming film, I've come to this conclusion: chin ups are near impossible and lunges suck. There is no magic wand to wave over oneself to look good in a latex catsuit. Eating healthy and getting fit is about commitment, determination, consistency and the dedication to self-preservation. While I've never been considered a gym rat, I have, in fact, worked up a sweat in the name of cardio before, and although I enjoy a grilled ...

Business Helps Women Tackle Eating Disorders

liz@accesspilates.com (Liz) — Sun, 12 Apr 2009 10:41:00 GMT

What a wonderful idea!

I'm looking out for centers with similar structures for other mood disorders and/or addictions. This supports mind and body transformation at work in the most practical and function way in a space where there is acceptance and trust.

http://www.memphisdailynews.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=41863 ...

Does Vegetarianism Cause Eating Disorders?

liz@accesspilates.com (Liz) — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 13:38:00 GMT

Interesting post.

http://www.time.com/time/health/article/0,8599,1889742,00.html

As someone who has tried nearly every form of extreme dieting, I know that whether it's vegetarianism, raw foodism, or the atkins diet, it was always a way to mask the underlying compulsion that was my eating disorder. After I saw it in myself, I noticed it in others, and still continue to witness it.

Thankfully, I'm on the other end now helping those with eating disorders and other addictions live a happy, healthy and more fulfilling life.

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Clinical Hypnotherapy for Emotional and Physical Problems

liz@accesspilates.com (Liz) — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 12:41:00 GMT

After many years hypnosis has found its way into the medical field and is now recognized as an effective way to cure both emotional and physical troubles. Soon hypnosis will be as acknowledged as most of the traditional medical practices and more people will turn towards this form of treatment to heal from any troubles they may have.

It's The Economy's Fault

liz@accesspilates.com (Liz) — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 09:39:00 GMT

It's not all in your mind. It's in your body too! The mind-body collaboration becomes very obvious during times like this... high stress, fear, and uncertainty. It's a great opportunity to tune in quietly and ask "why am I harming my body right now". If you're truly tuned in, you will get an answer in the form of an image, a movie or a feeling. If not, you can learn more here.

Mindfulness Mends Relationships

liz@accesspilates.com (Liz) — Sun, 08 Feb 2009 12:02:00 GMT

Learning how to listen to yourself (breath, thoughts, intents) is the first step to effectively communicating with others. Call it self-hypnosis, guided imagery, active meditation... they all lead to awareness and mindfulness. Your own practice will improve the way other people receive you and your message(s), lessening overall stress, anxiety and frustration.

Largest Ever Bulimia Study Seeks Participants

liz@accesspilates.com (Liz) — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 11:06:00 GMT

News taken from www.paloaltoonline.com

I would like to see more mind-body approaches applied to treating Eating Disorders, but I support their efforts in this study.

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Stanford, Packard hospitals to seek answers to stubborn disorder under five-year, $2-million grant

by Sue Dremann
Palo Alto Online Staff

The largest study in the nation of adolescents with bulimia nervosa is seeking volunteers at Stanford.

An eating disorder characterized by binging and purging, bulimia starts out slowly. But doctors have never pinpointed how best to heal the disease before its destructive cycle gains years of momentum.

The study ...

Intentions, Time & 2009

liz@accesspilates.com (Liz) — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 12:07:00 GMT

Defining what you want for your self this year, in 5 years, or for the rest of your life is probably the hardest mental and physical exercise you will put yourself through over and over again. It doesn't have to be if you simply break it down into small steps nourished with intentions.

An Intent can be defined as a mental and physical feeling of total focus in a particular action, and the belief of that action to lead to a specific goal.

A Mind-Body Collaboration
When you have a goal, it is essential that your mind and body ...

Ten things you need to prepare for 2009

liz@accesspilates.com (Liz) — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 20:55:00 GMT

A common-sense list of things to thing about not just in 2009, but always!

1. Protect your health - Free yourself from dependence on the conventional medical system by getting off all pharmaceuticals, if you can. Get onto natural supplements and disease prevention strategies combined with regular exercise, sunlight and stress reduction. The more you're in charge of your own health, the less likely you are to become a victim of a failed health care system.

2. Continue to collect precious metals - While prices may be high right now, they look likely to go ...

Leave Drugs and Other Addictions in 2008

liz@accesspilates.com (Liz) — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 12:21:00 GMT

This article refers to drug addiction, but it applies it to other addictions.

Whether you're destroying your body and life through excessive food, alcohol, or other toxins, think about leaving that behind in 2008, and starting fresh in 2009, so that you can move forward with a productive, healthy, and vibrant life.

Don't Dismiss Rehab

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Rhythm & Rules

liz@accesspilates.com (Liz) — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 10:32:00 GMT

These emotions confuse your decisions, dampens motivation, and skews your reasoning. When this happens, your body breaks down, offering very little energy for healing, making you susceptible to illness, and essentially calling out to "pay attention to me" - something is missing in the mind, body and spirit cohesion. Compulsions, addictions, and other mood disorders usually graduate from there leaving you feeling disoriented and vulnerable. Without knowing how to circumvent, or identify the sources of those disorders, the body continues to compensate and eventually breaks down. Disease is almost always inevitable in these situations.

New Johns Hopkins Research Study on Bulimia

liz@accesspilates.com (Liz) — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 09:10:00 GMT

Bulimia Research Study - The Johns Hopkins Eating Disorders Program is seeking women 18-40 years old with bulimia nervosa interested in a research study funded by the Klarman Family Foundation. The study includes a health assessment, blood testing and pictures of the brain taken using a medical scanner. Eligible women will be paid up to $400 for their participation and will be offered 6 weeks of outpatient treatment. Please call (410) 955-3863 for more information.

The Economy, Hoarding, & Tropical Smoothies

liz@accesspilates.com (Liz) — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 09:14:00 GMT

Similarly, your ability to act on habit (however destructive) overrides a danger that you just can't yet imagine. Your bad habits helped your mind/body find a reward over and over again for months... years. The ill effects haven't yet overwritten these rewards. Ever hear of "hitting rock bottom". Your threshold for suffering is much different than someone else's. This is why it's important to learn self-empowering techniques so that you can know how to communicate with your mind/body and be mindful of your actions.

Love is not an Emotion

liz@accesspilates.com (Liz) — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 09:38:00 GMT

You can decide now as an adult what it is you want and go for it, but it's not going to happen automatically because there's so much you've substituted for love throughout the years that you've conditioned yourself to accept the substitutes however damaging they are. Is it Food? Alcohol? Drugs? Control to the point of being out of Control? The resources are here for you.
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