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Overcoming binge eating and compulsive overeating.
Disordered eating can range from mild to severe and from intermittent to constant, but its core characteristic is eating in response to something other than physical hunger. Like drugs and alcohol, food can be an escape from uncomfortable emotions. In particular, foods such as sugar, refined carbohydrates, and dairy are known to have properties which…
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Matt Davis – Coastal – Cataract
This is one of my favorite hikes at Mount Tamalpais. Whenever I have the time to escape the city for a few hours, this loop is my first choice. There are spectacular views at every turn as the trail meanders through dense forest, flowering hillsides, and a lush fern grove along a creek. Hiking this trail…
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How Meredith changed her life and lost 105 pounds in under a year.
Meet Meredith, from @bear_gets_skinny. She has lost an impressive 105 pounds over the last year. At 29, she was pushing 300 and her doctor recommended bariatric surgery. Instead, she started making changes in her daily habits and transformed her life. After watching her reach the 100-pound milestone, I was inspired to learn more about her story. Graciously, Meredith openly answered my questions, sharing her history and hopes for…
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Fitbit and Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis (NEAT)
Let’s talk about fitness habits! In 2012, I started wearing a fitbit to track my acitivy. I think y’all know I am a huge fan of Fitbit. That tiny little device has had a huge impact on my recovery from obesity and disordered behavior around food and body. The simple concept of 10,000 steps per day…
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Throwback Thursday, Obesity Edition
The statistics are grim when it comes to weightloss. We all think we are different, that we are the exception. I know I did. I lost the weight through good ‘ole willpower – dieting and exercising, the traditional “eat less, move more” mantra of restriction and punishment. I wore a size 6 but I hated…
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San Francisco Anniversary
A year ago, I moved to San Francisco on a whim. I felt like I was spinning my wheels in Los Angeles and I knew something needed to change. It was terrifying to walk away and start over, but it was also exhilarating because I knew in my heart it was what I was meant…
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Keto Pizza Frittata (Low Carb)
Frittata’s are one of my favorite egg dishes and this Pizza Frittata is one of the most tasty I’ve ever concocted. Although a bit more complicated than a simple scramble or omelette, the results are far more impressive. Fritter’s are also a great way to use miscellaneous scraps from your refrigerator so get creative. I came up…
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Obesity Hypothesis experiment
I hypothesize that foods containing starch and sugar create an addictive response and that overconsumption of these foods creates an an inflammatory response in the body. This inflammation manifests differently across populations, is almost certainly influenced by genetics, and remains the root of all major modern disease and epidemics, particuarly obesity. The elephant in the room here is that ‘Obesity’ is…