Cognitive-behavioral therapy for the whole fam?

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You’re going to hear it again, “birds of the same feather flock together!” I recently found another study that looks at the links between social networks and health. A University of Bologna study, discussed in a recent Reuters article, focuses on the overall efficacy of cognitive-behavioral …

Many people disagree, but I weight myself everyday.

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I weigh myself almost everyday.  This was especially important at the beginning of my weight loss journey. My weight loss trajectory: I recently came across Amelia Greene’s weight loss presentation below (see video). A former typical college student (eating unhealthy …

Healthy habits are contagious

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Ever heard of the saying “birds of the same feather flock together”? Well, it’s true especially as it pertains to weight loss and keeping healthy: family and friends play an important role during the weight loss process, as new lifestyle …

Fantasy football is not exercise!

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Watching football on TV is not exercise.  Fantasy football is not exercise. Playing touch with “your boys” is!  Getting out in the park and throwing the ball and running around with the kids is!  Go, Mrs. Obama!

BUT I DON’T HAVE TIME!

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It’s hard to get started, but where there’s a will, there’s a way.  Where will the time come from??? Some suggestions: 1. Watch less TV! The average American watches more than 4 hrs of TV a day.  In an Australian …