Finding Freedom from the Grip of Weight and Shame
Sally thought the shame and embarrassment she felt about her weight would never let her go to Hawaii or enjoy the oceanside sun and surf. But then things changed… The Grip of Shame It is not unusual for those carrying extra pounds to carry something that feels even...
Ditch the Resolution! A Practice for Making Real Progress with Your Weight & Health Goals
Watching our own New Year’s resolutions fizzle out is, to put it lightly, not fun. As we reach January, we feel the freshness of a new year, filled with possibilities. As we do, we may be filled with hope or dread—or both. But we have hope! Then the weeks go by...Philadelphia Freedom
“Did you climb the Rocky Steps?” “Yes! The view at the top was awesome.” It was the most asked question after my return from Philadelphia last week, where I attended the spring conference of the American Society of Bariatric Physicians (ASBP). Made famous in the 1976...Fall is a Time For New Beginnings
Many of us find fall to be a powerful time of year, a time that feels like more of a new beginning than January. Change and freshness are in the air. Perhaps it goes back to our days of starting school when everything was new—new clothes, new shoes, new school...
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As a nationally recognized weight management specialist, I dedicate myself to educating others about the complexities of weight issues. I empower patients and health care providers to address weight issues with knowledge and compassion.
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