In an addiction hierarchy, where would food fit? Foods, such as fats, sugars and carbohydrates, are only very recently being recognized as addictive substances. Crack cocaine, heroin, and alcohol are all deadly addictions and widely recognized as such. The idea of food as addictive is a novel … [Read more...] about Where Does Food Fit on the Hierarchy of Addiction?
Are We Getting Fit or Fatter?
As a personal trainer, my job as I see it is to help people lose weight and get in shape. This is, for the most part, what people come to me in order to achieve. Sounds easy, right? Well apparently it's not. Simple, yes; easy, no.
Most personal trainers - if they're being honest with you … [Read more...] about Are We Getting Fit or Fatter?
The Science Behind Food Addiction
Physical Craving and Food Addiction
Mark Cheren, Mary Foushi, Ester Helga Gudmundsdotter, Colleen Hillock, Marty Lerner, Michael Prager, Mary Rice, Louisa Walsh, Philip … [Read more...] about The Science Behind Food Addiction
Are We Dieting Ourselves Into Obesity?
How is it possible to diet and then actually gain more weight than you started with? Why does the Yoyo phenomenon of weight loss / weight gain inevitably kick in and sabotage our good intentions? Dr. Gary Taubes’ book Why We Get Fat and What to Do About It explains the physiology of why … [Read more...] about Are We Dieting Ourselves Into Obesity?
Lap Band Surgery: Proceed with Caution?
Lab Band Surgery is currently touted as the best solution for morbid obesity (a BMI over over 40, and in some cases over 35). What is it exactly? Is it Safe?
Unlike a Gastric … [Read more...] about Lap Band Surgery: Proceed with Caution?
What is Food Addiction?
Food addiction is one paradigm towards understanding a problematic relationship to food. It is not yet a medical diagnosis, although there are plenty of indicators that food and disordered eating can be an addiction, indeed, an addiction as overpowering as cocaine or alcohol.
Whether or … [Read more...] about What is Food Addiction?
Is Obesity Contagious?
Is Obesity Contagious? It seems that it is....
The chance of a person becoming obese increases by ....
57% if they have a friend who becomes obese
40% if they have a … [Read more...] about Is Obesity Contagious?
Are You a Food Addict?
If you answer yes to any of the following 20 questions, according to Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous, you may be a food addict.
Have you ever wanted to stop eating and found you just … [Read more...] about Are You a Food Addict?Why Can’t Americans Stop Eating?
North Americans are the highest consumers of calories - especially in the last decade. The slide below shows how Americans have taken the lead in eating well over 3000 calories per day (dark red is >3000 calories)! This has increased dramatically over the last 30 years. The average normal … [Read more...] about Why Can’t Americans Stop Eating?
Did You Know?: Junk-Food May Change Brain
Files from CBC News Rats made obese on a diet of chocolate, cheesecake, pound cake and frosting couldn’t stop eating the rich food, even when they knew they’d get a shock. … [Read more...] about Did You Know?: Junk-Food May Change Brain
Breaking Food Addiction: The Story of Amber
Nearly 4 years ago today Amber W. was struggling with her weight. At the same time she was struggling to fit into a society that puts blame and shame on the obese. But an involvement with a 12 step program put her on a path to truth of self, recovery and eventually life changing weight loss. … [Read more...] about Breaking Food Addiction: The Story of Amber
Dr. Vera Tarman Teams up with Renascent to Beat Addiction
Canada's leading addiction doctor and addiction treatment facility have teamed up to create a duo of epic proportions. Dr. Vera Tarman is the Medical Director for Renascent Treatment Group, they … [Read more...] about Dr. Vera Tarman Teams up with Renascent to Beat Addiction
