In January 2016, inspired by the extraordinary power of “Hashtag Activism” through the Ferguson, Eric Garner & Tamir Rice protests here in the United States, I set out on a mission. First, utilize […]
The Miseducated Dieter
When Eating is the Tip of the Iceberg…
“You need to hide me because I’m running away from home,” Julie whispered as she reached the front steps of my porch. Her golden curls disheveled, she’d arrived pulling a red Radio Flyer wagon containing packaged cookies, several donuts and a bag of candy stolen from her mother’s kitchen just over a block away. Julie was my best friend throughout elementary school, but given we were only in the 4th grade at the time, I knew my mom wouldn’t go for it. I was more puzzled that Julie’s wagon didn’t contain anything else – no toys, pajamas, her backpack, or even a toothbrush. Only food…
Exercise Matters – But Does it Effectively Promote Weight Loss?
Need to lose weight? Eat less. Move more. You’ve probably heard those guidelines as the simplest requirements for achieving weight loss. But they also happen to be the same methods which increase […]
Always Hungry? – A Dietary Prescription for Fat (Science) from Dr. David Ludwig
Despite 40 years of telling people to eat less and move more – the obesity epidemic has skyrocketed. Which leaves us with one of two possibilities: the general public has lost its moral fabric and no one can control themselves anymore – or our fundamental way of thinking about it is wrong…
Confessions of a Miseducated Dieter – A Blog Series and Online Forum on Health & Community Wellness
Contrary to popular belief, for most veteran dieters the battle to break the “pound-barrier” doesn’t stem from laziness or even an unwillingness to learn about what constitutes healthy eating and active living. Truth […]
