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- 3 Reasons Experts Are Wrong About Eating Disorder Treatments - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2011 from Ofira ShaulOk, I confess — the title might appear a little arrogant. After all, not all experts are wrong about all eating disorder treatments. But there are lots of experts and they don't all agree, so some of them must not be right. The problem goes a little deeper, though. The experts I have in mind ...
Views: 1082(1 vote) - 3 Ways to Avoid the Horror of Eating Disorders Help That Doesn't Work - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2011 from Ofira ShaulSeeking help for an eating disorder is the first step to getting healthy. But, not all help is created equal. Despite some opinions to the contrary, it's not true that "no one knows what works, so try everything." Here are three ways you can avoid the horror of unhelpful eating disorders ...
Views: 1009(1 vote) - A Life Free from Emotional Eating - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2012 from Ofira ShaulDo you struggle with your ability to curb emotional eating? Many men and women have this same struggle. I myself have suffered from years of dieting and binge eating. Life with emotional eating can be very lonely and sad. I remember hiding the struggles I faced because I was ashamed and worried ...
Views: 1357(1 vote) - Affordable Ways to Get Help for Eating Disorder Treatments - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2011 from Ofira ShaulEating disorders such as anorexia and bulimia are serious ailments. Tragically, suffering from the disorder makes it even harder to pay for treatments. That can lead to a downward spiral. Inability to raise funds for eating disorder treatments lets the condition go unchecked. Fortunately, ...
Views: 882(1 vote) - Are You Ready to Receive Treatment for Anorexia? - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2011 from Ofira ShaulAnorexia is a serious mental health disorder that usually requires treatment in order to recover. This disorder is categorized by the refusal to maintain a healthy body weight. Not eating, excessive exercise and the use of enemas and laxatives can all be used to maintain low weight. Many ...
Views: 1023(1 vote) - Come Discover Your Best Binge Eating Treatment - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2011 from Ofira ShaulBinge eating disorder is a compulsive behavior in which someone habitually eats far more than they need. It goes well beyond simply the normal cravings we all have for goodies or snacking between meals. It's a serious illness. Fortunately, there are effective treatments. Binge eaters ...
Views: 856(1 vote) - Developing a Support Group for Weight Loss - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2011 from Ofira ShaulWhen you start a weight loss journey, you may feel lonely and like you are dealing with a major life change on your own. By developing a support group, you will receive the help you need as you work toward meeting your weight loss goal. Having a support group can keep you motivated and help you ...
Views: 1014(2 votes) - Do You Suffer From a Compulsive Eating Disorder? - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2011 from Ofira ShaulThat question bears repeating: do you suffer from a compulsive eating disorder? If so, you are not alone. You do not have to face your trial unaided. There is treatment available that really does help, and plenty of it. A "compulsive eating disorder" can cover a wide range, but usually ...
Views: 921(1 vote) - Does Your Child Have an Eating Disorder? - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2011 from Ofira ShaulMillions of young people suffer from an eating disorder- whether it is anorexia, bulimia or binge eating. At one point, the family was seen as the cause of their loved one's eating disorder. Although there may be dysfunctional relationships within the family, many professionals now see that the ...
Views: 1303(1 vote) - Eating Disorder Help is Possible - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2011 from Ofira ShaulIf you have an eating disorder, you may feel like there is no hope of developing a healthy relationship with food. You may feel as if there is no one else who understands the struggles that you have. You may even feel like giving up. I am here to tell you that eating disorder help is possible. ...
Views: 1211(1 vote) - Have You Considered Eating Disorder Help? - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2012 from Ofira ShaulThere are many emotions that come along with seeking out eating disorder help. You may be feeling happiness, relief and pride. However, you may also experience feelings of fear and uneasiness. You may be at the point in your life where you realize that you need help to improve your relationship ...
Views: 1400(1 vote) - How Eating Disorders Hold You Back - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2011 from Ofira ShaulThere are many myths that you may have developed through your years of dieting attempts and struggles with your eating disorder. One such myth may be that your eating disorder is the source of your problems. When you believe this myth, you blame your weight on the things you see as failures in ...
Views: 1491(1 vote) - How to Control Emotional Eating - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2011 from Ofira ShaulEmotional eating is something that many men and women suffer from. It is a daily struggle that can leave you upset and filled with shame and guilt. So what exactly is emotional eating and how do you know if you are suffer from this type of unhealthy relationship with food? Emotional eating is ...
Views: 1163(1 vote) - How to Get Eating Disorder Help for Your Child - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2011 from Ofira ShaulEating disorders affect people of all ages and genders. Yet, the common perception that it is a condition afflicting mostly female teenagers is well founded. Anorexia is anywhere from three times to 10 times more common in females than males. ...
Views: 820(1 vote) - How To Help a Family Member Who Displays Bulimic Symptoms - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2011 from Ofira ShaulDo you have concerns about a family member who is displaying bulimic symptoms? It may be hard to know if a loved one is suffering from an unhealthy relationship with food. This is mostly due to the fact that they may be ashamed and hiding their eating from family members. This is a very common ...
Views: 1139(1 vote) - How to Improve Your Chances of Getting Eating Disorder Help - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2011 from Ofira ShaulYou can up the odds of getting eating disorder help. Under the best of circumstances, fighting that illness is tough. But you don't have to do it alone and you certainly can find a treatment that is effective and affordable. Explore Alternatives Eating disorders like binge eating and ...
Views: 857(1 vote) - Is Binge Eating Disorder Caused by My Lack Of Willpower? - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2011 from Ofira ShaulSome people think it is easy to overcome a binge eating disorder and lose weight. Their advice is to become thin by simply using a bit of willpower. This is a dieting myth that many people believe, even those who struggle with their weight. To begin dispelling this myth, we must first take a ...
Views: 2460(1 vote) - Lifestyle Changes and Binge Eating Disorder Treatment Go Hand-in-hand - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2011 from Ofira ShaulLifestyle Changes and Binge Eating Disorder Treatment Go Hand-in-hand Have you recently started a binge eating disorder treatment? If so, you have made the first step toward improving your life and your relationship with food. With this step can come some added anxiety about what your future ...
Views: 1505(1 vote) - Never Do This When Looking for Eating Disorders Help - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2011 from Ofira ShaulThe list of things never to do when seeking eating disorder help could fill a book. But a few of the key ones can be distilled into a short list. Here are two that will help you get the treatment you need. Never Passively Accept A Bad Situation Put a positive way, eating disorder ...
Views: 878(1 vote) - One Thought Prevents You From Recognizing Binge Eating Disorder - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2011 from Ofira ShaulHave you ever eaten a large amount of food just to feel a minute of relief? Do you hide your eating from family and loved ones? If this sounds like you, then you are in the right place. Every day people struggle with their unhealthy relationship with food. If you have an unhealthy relationship ...
Views: 890(1 vote) - Surviving The Holidays If You Have An Eating Disorder - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2011 from Ofira ShaulThe holiday season is typically a time for spending time with families, attending parties for work and friends, having celebrations, and eating delicious food. However, if you have an eating disorder you may not see the holidays as a happy and joyful period. Instead, these times may increase ...
Views: 1040(1 vote) - Taking Care of Yourself While Recovering From an Eating Disorder - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2011 from Ofira ShaulThere are many factors that come into play when recovering from an eating disorder. This time in your life can be very challenging. You are faced with the task of looking at many of the choices you once made and dissecting how these choices helped or hurt you. You have to begin to change your ...
Views: 1092(1 vote) - The Importance of Therapy When Healing from an Eating Disorder - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2012 from Ofira ShaulIf you are in are in the process of deciding to get help for your eating disorder then you have come to the right place. I had struggled with developing a healthy relationship with food for many years. Before I could be free from the cycle of dieting and binge eating I had to change many aspects ...
Views: 1364(1 vote) - Three Ways to Motivate Yourself to Lose Weight - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2011 from Ofira ShaulThe process of losing weight naturally can be amazing. The start of this journey can be difficult though. You are taking on a new way of living and losing weight. Deciding to only take on what you can handle can help when starting this new way of life. One important aspect of staying motivated ...
Views: 468(1 vote) - Ways to Improve your Teenager's Self-Esteem - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2012 from Ofira ShaulThe teen years can be very hard on many children. Children who are overweight may have a very rough time in many areas of their life. The rate of children bullying those who are overweight has increased significantly over the past few years. The teasing and torment can bring a child to a very ...
Views: 1558(1 vote) - Ways to Lose Weight While Healing From an Eating Disorder - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2011 from Ofira ShaulIndividuals who have an eating disorder understand the pain that comes with the cycle of dieting and overeating. They often suffer from the feelings of not being perfect and the failures of diets. There are a few ways to begin the healing process and lose weight in a natural and healthy way at ...
Views: 1184(1 vote) - Weight Loss is Not an Instant Process - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2012 from Ofira ShaulIn America there is a belief that everything you attempt in life can have an instant result. It is simple to run through a drive-through and instantly have dinner ready for a family. With today's technology, you can look up any information you need with a few clicks of the mouse. Although having ...
Views: 1505(1 vote) - What are Bulimic Symptoms? - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2011 from Ofira ShaulAre you one of the many women that experience bulimic symptoms? If so, you understand the emotional pain that comes along with this eating disorder. There is hope. By using a non-diet approach to weight loss, you can begin to lose weight in a natural and healthy way. In order to begin healing ...
Views: 1084(1 vote) - What are the Causes of Anorexia? - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2011 from Ofira ShaulThere are many types of eating disorders. One common eating disorder is anorexia. Anorexia is an eating disorder that is characterized by the behavior of not eating. There are theories about the causes of anorexia, but no one knows for sure why some people develop it. Some people develop ...
Views: 1142(1 vote) - What Can I Expect if I Receive Treatment for Bulimia? - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2011 from Ofira ShaulDeciding to begin treatment for bulimia is a huge step in the right direction. If you suffer from bulimia, you know the physical and emotional pain that you deal with on a daily basis. One of the first steps to treatment is admitting that you have an unhealthy relationship with food. This ...
Views: 986(2 votes) - What is Binge Eating Disorder? - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2011 from Ofira ShaulIf you experience times of compulsive overeating, it is typical to wonder if you have developed an eating disorder. If you have binge eating disorder, you know the extreme embarrassment that goes along with your relationship with food. Those with this type of disorder have an unhealthy eating ...
Views: 995(1 vote) - Which Eating Disorder Treatments Are Safe? A Straight Answer - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2011 from Ofira ShaulBefore we can hope to answer the question posed by the title, first, a caveat. Because the causes of eating disorders such as anorexia and bulimia are so complex and so personal, no single treatment is best for everyone. Just as the path to ill health is individual, so must be the cure. In ...
Views: 783(1 vote) - Why Receiving Eating Disorder Therapy is Better than Facing Overeating by Yourself - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2011 from Ofira ShaulDeciding to receive eating disorder therapy can be a huge step in your life. You may feel that you have the resources to face this challenge on your own. You say to yourself that you have support from those who are close to you. However, finding a therapist qualified in eating disorder therapy ...
Views: 1000(1 vote) - Writing in a Journal to Lose Weight - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2012 from Ofira ShaulI am sure that you have used many techniques that are used in order to lose weight. Out of these techniques you may have tried many, and found that some work better than others. One technique that may help you lose weight is to write in a journal. Taking time out everyday to write about your ...
Views: 1478(1 vote) - Your Journey Through an Eating Disorder - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2011 from Ofira ShaulIf you have an eating disorder, then you are familiar with the pain and shame that is felt up to this point in your journey. The great news is that your journey can do a 180 right here and now. You will no longer have to live in hiding and shame of your unhealthy relationship with food. You can ...
Views: 978(1 vote) - Slow and Steady Can End Emotional Eating - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2011 from Ofira ShaulYou probably know the story of the tortoise and the hare. In the story, a tortoise and a hare are having a race. The hare starts out fast and strong, doing everything he needs to win. Eventually, the enthusiasm dies down, and he takes a break. This allows the tortoise to catch up as he is ...
Views: 1611(2 votes) - Are There Fast Ways to Lose Weight? - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2011 from Ofira ShaulOk, I confess. The question posed by the title really doesn't have a "yes" or "no" answer, at least not a good one. Certainly there are fast ways to lose weight. Starve. Exercise like crazy all day, every day. Induce diarrhea. As you can see, these are not particularly healthy ways to ...
Views: 473 - Why Weight Loss Fast Diets Don't Work - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2011 from Ofira ShaulWe all want to lose weight and feel great about ourselves. I am sure that each of you reading this has tried one of those “magic” weight loss fast diets. I am also sure that you have ended up gaining the weight back very quickly. That is because weight loss fast diets do not work. Let's take a ...
Views: 662 - 3 of the Most Common Questions About Eating Disorder Treatments - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2011 from Ofira ShaulAnorexia and bulimia are the two most common eating disorders. Anorexia nervosa is a persistent, irrational perception of being too fat. Bulimia is binge eating, usually followed by vomiting to compensate. Both have complex causes, but both eating disorders are treatable. The causes are ...
Views: 566 - 4 Reasons Why a Non-diet Approach to Weight Loss Works - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2011 from Ofira ShaulHow many diets have you tried that ended with you feeling like a failure and losing hope of ever reaching your goal weight? Unfortunately, this happens to many people. You feel like you have tried everything with no success. Have you tried the non-diet approach to weight loss? This approach ...
Views: 703 - 5 Tips for Choosing Eating Disorder Treatments - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2011 from Ofira ShaulNo one can choose the best eating disorder treatment for you. But, we're bold enough to believe we can supply you with some helpful tips. Then you can navigate better the maze of options available. Tip #1: Explore Getting started is always the hardest part of any new venture. We ...
Views: 449 - 7 Tips for Weight Loss - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2011 from Ofira ShaulYou may be like many people who have a strong desire to achieve and maintain weight loss. However, the diets and rules for many diets that you have tried may not have landed you success. This is because many diets do not work. The main tenants of many diet programs are based on deprivation which ...
Views: 768 - A Holistic Approach to Weight Loss - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2012 from Ofira ShaulIn today's society we are focused on outer beauty and appearances. The media tells you that thin is beautiful. You can see this message come through on the television, movies, commercials, magazines and books. You begin to believe that no success will come to you unless you are thin. The thought ...
Views: 801 - A Look into Teenage Eating Disorders - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2011 from Ofira ShaulAre you struggling with your self-esteem? Many times the pressures of being a “perfect” teenager can bring us down and begin a path of a negative relationship with food. As a teenager you may struggle with getting good grades, making friends, starting to date and pleasing your parents. When we ...
Views: 441 - Alive with pleasure - Free from food - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2011 from Ofira ShaulApparently, there is a built-in paradox within this statement. After all, we must eat in order to live; our bodies must have food in order to function. So, what we do mean when we say, "live our lives free from food?" Let us first try to define what we mean by the word "freedom" and ...
Views: 438 - All The Lies About Rapid Weight Loss Diets - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2011 from Ofira ShaulOk, I admit. It really is impossible to put ALL the lies about rapid weight loss diets in one article. There is just too much bogus nutrition information around to gather them all. But here are some of the main dieting myths to watch out for... Like you, I wish there really were a miracle ...
Views: 474 - Are Free Weight Loss Programs Worth It? - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2011 from Ofira ShaulHave you tried diet after diet with little to no success? Dieting can be an extremely frustrating task as you work so hard to lose weight, only to gain it back. Sometimes you even end up heavier than before. You don't gain the weight back because you lack willpower; you gain the weight back ...
Views: 428 - Are These 3 Weight Loss Myths Keeping You Fat? - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2011 from Ofira ShaulDo you become obsessed with your appearance but at the same time have moments where you overeat? Have you ever researched binge eating disorder? If you have a difficult time developing a healthy relationship with food and in turn develop a negative thought pattern regarding yourself and food ...
Views: 466 - Balance Is The Key to Weight Loss - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2012 from Ofira ShaulDuring my years of working with people to help them achieve weight loss, I have noticed a key element that leads to permanent weight loss. That essential key is balance. When you have balance in your life, you are not overtaken by any one aspect which deters your focus from your goals. Even if ...
Views: 714 - Being Kind Can Help You Lose Weight - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2012 from Ofira ShaulWhen you think about someone being kind, what types of images come to your mind? For many people being kind means doing nice things for others. Some show kindness by volunteering at a food bank. Others show their kindness by donating money to a charity. There are also people who believe that ...
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