THERE ARE MANY REASONS NOT TO SUCCEED AT A WEIGHT LOSS PLAN
Have you ever tried to stick to a meal plan but have not been able to? Perhaps you want to lose weight to look and feel better. Maybe you need to lose weight for health reasons. You just can’t. It may seem too complicated or too bothersome.
Food is necessary for life. It is necessary to live. It is a way to celebrate with friends. Food can be an addiction. Food can be a way to hide feelings. Is it stress eating or something else?
THERE ARE PHYSICAL REASONS FOR OVEREATING
Stress can bring on increased levels of cortisol, known as “the stress hormone.” Cortisol has a beneficial function in the body, but excessive levels of cortisol can cause many of problems in the body. Among other things, high levels of cortisol can create cravings for salty and sweet foods.
There can be other imbalances, such as yeast overgrowth, that can also cause cravings for sweets.
EMOTIONAL OR STRESS EATING
When stressed or anxious, many people become “orally fidgety.” Sometimes this leads to nail biting or teeth grinding, and often it leads to eating when not hungry. Many people, out of nervousness or boredom, just munch on chips or drink soda to give their mouths something to do.
SOCIAL EATING IS NOT ALWAYS CELEBRATORY
Many people seek refuge in social settings when under stress. Some seek consolation on a friend’s shoulder over a couple of hot fudge sundaes or a plate full of fried appetizers.
OLD HABITS
Many have comforting childhood memories that revolve around food. Whether sweets were given as a reward or given as a way to distract one from boo-boos, or as a way to celebrate successes. It would be difficult to find someone who doesn’t have emotionally-based attachments to food while growing up.
ABOUT KATHERINE SCHULZ, LSW CAN HELP PEOPLE OVERCOME EMOTIONAL OBSTACLES
In an effort to help my clients be successful with their weight loss goals and metabolic balance® program, I have invited Katherine Schulz, LCSW, to share with us about her a program called, Reboot Your Mental Game – Overcoming Emotional Obstacles in Weight Loss. She offers to help for those facing emotional obstacles in weight loss. Her program is based on the work by Dr. Judith Beck creator of The Beck Diet Solution. Please join me. This program is open to anyone who is interested.
DATE: Monday, April 22, 2013
TIME: 4:30-5:00 p.m.
LOCATION: 430 Quail Court, Room #215
(The conference room on the second floor.)
PLEASE RSVP: by April 19th: To ensure your seat. Contact Myra
THIS PROGRAM HAS BEEN EXTREMELY EFFECTIVE IN HELPING CLIENTS WHO
- Have lost weight on a program, but gained it back
- Started a diet, but got off track and given up
- Eat to relieve stress
- Struggle with motivation to stay on a program
CLIENTS WORK INDIVIDUALLY OR IN A SMALL SETTING IN ORDER TO
- Set realistic, attainable goals
- Learn to identify and challenge negative thoughts and beliefs around weight loss
- Increase motivation
- Manage and problem solve everyday life challenges like, how to handle work, going out or people who want to push food on us
Katherine has been practicing for over 15 years in a variety of clinical settings and has been in private practice since 2002. She specializes in treating adults with depression (including postpartum depression) anxiety, bipolar disorder, as well as clients struggling to lose weight.
WHY CHOOSE METABOLIC BALANCE?
Metabolic balance® is not a standardized diet plan, but rather a holistic approach to putting your body’s metabolism into a healthy balance and reaching your ideal body weight.
Healthy nutrition, as recommended by metabolic balance®, will stabilize the body’s insulin level, maintain the natural feeling of fullness after a meal and balance your body’s metabolism. The cornerstone of metabolic balance® program is a personalized nutritional “road map” based on your body’s bio-chemistry. If you are interested in finding out more about metabolic balance,®. Sign up for monthly news & tips. Contact Myra for more information. You can also visit MetabolicBalanceCalifornia.
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