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Psychology

Life-long weight control requires a healthy dose of good attitude and commitment. Here we address some of the psychological and emotional issues that you might face when starting a diet, maintaining weight loss, and getting used to the "new" you!

Unrealistic Weight-Related Self-Image Increases Suicide Risk in Teen Girls

Teen girls who think they are "too fat" are at increased risk for committing suicide - even if their weight is within the normal, healthy range. Read Article

Sick of Being the ‘Fat Kid’: The Emotional Dangers of Being Overweight

Being overweight may have lasting, harmful effects not only on an overweight teen’s physical health but also their emotional health, education, relationships, and career. Read Article

Fat Acceptance Advocates Argue Against Weight-based Discrimination

Fat-acceptance advocates are becoming more vocal and more numerous. Writing on a section of the Internet known as the "fatosphere," bloggers with names like FatChicksRule and Big Liberty argue that the war on obesity is ruining the self-esteem of overweight people. Read Article

Should You Help Your Child Lose Weight?

Many parents believe that the best course is to simply do nothing and hope the child outgrows it - but the problem with that approach is that we know that overweight children tend to stay that way and become overweight adults at risk for obesity-related diseases and premature death. Read Article

Understanding Gender Differences Can Enhance Effort to Lose Unwanted Weight

Understanding the biological and psychological differences between men and women can help you design or choose a healthy lifestyle plan that puts you in the best position to achieve and maintain your ideal weight. Read Article

The Link Between Obesity and Trauma: Addressing the Deeper Issues at Wellspring Academy

Studies suggest that some people who struggle with obesity have been victims of traumatic events like childhood physical, emotional, or sexual abuse. Researchers and theorists have argued that abused and victimized children sometimes develop weight problems in order to protect themselves from too much attention - to prevent further abuse. Read Article

Dieting to Death: Are You Verging on an Eating Disorder?

While dieting is extremely common, sometimes a plan to lose a few pounds and get healthier goes wrong. Unfortunately, as many as 10 percent of those engaging in dieting behaviors end up developing some form of an eating disorder. Read Article

Becoming Mindful About Mindless Eating

We all occasionally fall prey to mindless eating. Even those who are careful about what they eat can be unaware of the amount of food they consume over the course of a day. Read Article