Category Archives: 1. Psychology of Weight
Life Meaning ??? the treatment for unhappiness
Ever since I published Weight Loss for Food Lovers, I have been asked, ???When is the sequel coming out???? Well, after four years of work I should have some rush Continue Reading →
How the US Government made Tom Cruise fat overnight!
I have been looking over an interesting website ??? www.obesitymyths.com and while I cannot vouch for its accuracy, it does make some assertions worthy of closer consideration. I was particularly Continue Reading →
The Endobarrier – this could be a real development in managing obesity and T2D
In July 2011, the Australian Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) approved the EndoBarrier® Gastrointestinal Liner (the EndoBarrier) for inclusion on the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods. The TGA has approved the Continue Reading →
Fortunately, we’re not all jet fighter pilots – the ‘Art of the Slowfull Decision’
I often see people make decisions much more quickly than they need to. It is certainly a habit I am trying to rid myself of. As humans we feel the Continue Reading →
Chocolate or Rolled Oats Flavoured?
In response to my last article on meal replacements, I had this insightful response from Cindy, so insightful I want to reprint it in full. Here is what she said: Continue Reading →
Where???s the magic wand?
From time to time I???m asked why it is that I use meal replacements (MRs) in all their forms ??? shakes, soups, food bars etc ??? in working with people Continue Reading →
Urge Surfing – A Cool Skill
I’ve been asked to talk abit more about Urge Surfing, given its wide application for managing all urges not just those of the food craving fraternity. Indeed Urge Surfing was Continue Reading →
An Ode to Joy in the Now
In a comment to this site, Joanne asked me to write about ???purpose and the daily manifestation of joy.??? I thought I would start with Joy. I have to be Continue Reading →
Am I being mindful – the Food Lover’s Mantra
In a recent post I told the story of how my wife and I sadly left a spectacular looking dessert that failed the taste test. Sitting behind this is the Continue Reading →
Surrender – how to access the Buddhist truth
For a long time the Buddhists have reminded us that it is attachment and desire that causes us emotional distress. From unhappiness about current circumstances, to anxiety about the future Continue Reading →