People tell me that they “deserve” cake, or a burger or fries, or a binge. They tell me that they have had a stressful day and “deserve” to, in effect, go hog wild! When you use food to comfort yourself, as a source of friendship and love, or as entertainment, you are actually denying yourself…

What characterizes a food addiction? Simply put, you no longer feel that you have the choice to stop eating. The foods seems stronger than you. The food also gives you a false sense of pleasure; pleasure that inevitably turns into pain. ONE QUESTION QUIZ: Does this describe your relationship with food? Yes or No? Please…

Here’s what Kick in the Tush Club member, Nathanne, has to say about Dr. Laura and “her horrible attitude toward overweight people.” (She was inspired to speak out by last week’s post “Governor Paterson Declares War!” Dear Janice ~ The war I want to declare is on Dr. Laura for her horrible attitude toward overweight…

This past weekend, the New York Times published an article by Guy Trebay: American Idol’s Big Tease. Guy Trebay writes: “You are Adam Lambert, the contestant widely tipped as a favorite to be the next winner of “American Idol.” And the only thing standing between you and riches and the chance to play arenas may…

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