by Kim Scott, LMFT Women and men come into my office every day with eating struggles and woes. They say things like “I feel fat;” or “My doctor says that I need to lose weight;” or “my spouse criticizes me about my weight.” These men and women feel judged by society. They feel ashamed and out (more…)
by Nicole Cruz, RD First, let me say, I don’t like the term obesity. I don’t use it in my practice as a dietitian, or with my friends and family, unless it’s such a major part of their vernacular it’s the only way I can connect. If it’s what I need to use to (more…)
by Janet Goldstein-Ball, LMFT During an eating disorder assessment the clinician usually asks the patient several questions regarding their feelings about their bodies. What do they think is their ideal weight? Does their feelings about their bodies prevent them from participating in any life activities? Are there any body parts they especially obsess about and (more…)
Is there a place for yoga in the prevention and treatment of eating disorders and disordered eating behaviours?
Diets Cause Stress, Which Causes Overeating: A review of Dr. Tomiyama’s presentation for VFEDpros
By Kim Scott, LMFT KimScottMFT.com I am so fat!
by Sona DeLurgio, Psy.D, LMFT On a recent rainy day I took my workout inside to the local gym. As I was dutifully (and boringly) trudging along on the treadmill, I looked up at the TV screen and saw a shot of a fork lifting out a bite of ooey, gooey, mac and cheese. Now (more…)
March 18th Third Annual VFED Luncheon | Sportsmen Lodge in Studio City A dietitian without a scale and a therapist who collaborates with a dietitian. Together they make a great difference in the lives of their patients. Over a delicious and elegant luncheon, Aaron Flores, RDN and Lindsey Budd, LMFT treated VFED members to a (more…)