It's Not Just Baby Fat!

Depression

Are the Snack Foods You’re Eating Making You Depressed?

Edward Abramson Ph.D. on October 15, 2024

Eating ultra-processed snack foods might make depression worse. There are better ways to lift your mood without eating.

Eating ultra-processed snack foods might make depression worse. There are better ways to lift your mood without eating.

Motivation

Hate Exercise? Here’s How to Do It Even if You Don’t Like It

Edward Abramson Ph.D. on April 19, 2024

Everyone experiences some discomfort with their exercise routine. With a reasonable exertion, you'll enjoy the results and maintain your exercise habits.

Everyone experiences some discomfort with their exercise routine. With a reasonable exertion, you'll enjoy the results and maintain your exercise habits.

Psychopharmacology

Should You Try Medication to Lose Weight?

Edward Abramson Ph.D. on January 14, 2024

In addition to newly approved Wegovy and Zepbund, four older weight loss medications exist. How do they compare?

In addition to newly approved Wegovy and Zepbund, four older weight loss medications exist. How do they compare?

Appetite

Should You Try a New Drug to Lose Weight?

Edward Abramson Ph.D. on October 15, 2023

You could curb your appetite and lose weight without dieting, so what's not to love? Unfortunately, it's not that simple.

You could curb your appetite and lose weight without dieting, so what's not to love? Unfortunately, it's not that simple.

Bullying

Is Your Child Being Bullied Online?

Edward Abramson Ph.D. on June 13, 2023

Cyberbullying is linked to depression, anxiety, and substance abuse. You may not be able to control your kid's screen time but you can minimize the harmful effects.

Cyberbullying is linked to depression, anxiety, and substance abuse. You may not be able to control your kid's screen time but you can minimize the harmful effects.

Diet

Is It a Snack or a Meal?

Edward Abramson Ph.D. on February 12, 2023

When you eat between meals, what do you call it? The name may affect the amount you eat.

When you eat between meals, what do you call it? The name may affect the amount you eat.

Gratitude

Can Gratitude Help Us Lose Weight?

Edward Abramson Ph.D. on December 31, 2022

Recent research shows that gratitude can help increase self-control.

Recent research shows that gratitude can help increase self-control.

DSM

Are You Concerned About Holiday Eating?

Edward Abramson Ph.D. on November 26, 2022

If you ate too much at Thanksgiving how can you avoid overeating in the upcoming holidays? Pause and consider your choices is good food for thought.

If you ate too much at Thanksgiving how can you avoid overeating in the upcoming holidays? Pause and consider your choices is good food for thought.

Diet

Mindful Eating to Offset Food Cravings

Edward Abramson Ph.D. on October 25, 2022

Dieting for weight loss is difficult and often futile. Mindful eating is an alternative and a simple breathing exercise could help with cravings.

Dieting for weight loss is difficult and often futile. Mindful eating is an alternative and a simple breathing exercise could help with cravings.

Diet

Should You Try Intermittent Fasting?

Edward Abramson Ph.D. on May 8, 2022

If you're tired of dieting should you try Intermittent Fasting?

If you're tired of dieting should you try Intermittent Fasting?

Sport and Competition

What Happened to Your New Year's Resolution to Exercise?

Edward Abramson Ph.D. on January 18, 2022

Did you resolve to exercise this year? You don't need a new year to develop an exercise habit. Here are a few suggestions.

Did you resolve to exercise this year? You don't need a new year to develop an exercise habit. Here are a few suggestions.

Cognition

Does Thinking About Exercise Make You Uncomfortable?

Edward Abramson Ph.D. on September 23, 2021

Ever shuddered or groaned when someone mentioned exercising? Decreasing performance anxiety makes it a lot easier.

Ever shuddered or groaned when someone mentioned exercising? Decreasing performance anxiety makes it a lot easier.

Child Development

Are You "Too Lazy" to Exercise?

Edward Abramson Ph.D. on September 13, 2021

Laziness may not be why you hate to exercise. Childhood experiences could decrease your enjoyment of physical activity.

Laziness may not be why you hate to exercise. Childhood experiences could decrease your enjoyment of physical activity.

Motivation

Have You Given Up Exercising?

Edward Abramson Ph.D. on August 24, 2021

Exercise is good for your physical and mental health. Here are a few suggestions if you've given up or can't get started.

Exercise is good for your physical and mental health. Here are a few suggestions if you've given up or can't get started.

Body Image

How to Improve Your Body Image

Edward Abramson Ph.D. on June 26, 2021

Losing weight is difficult. Hating the way you look makes it more difficult. Here are a few simple things you can do to improve your body image regardless of its imperfections.

Losing weight is difficult. Hating the way you look makes it more difficult. Here are a few simple things you can do to improve your body image regardless of its imperfections.

Embarrassment

Is Your Child Being Teased About Their Weight?

Edward Abramson Ph.D. on June 18, 2021

Is your child being teased about their weight but too embarrassed to tell you? You can help your child cope with the stigma and rejection.

Is your child being teased about their weight but too embarrassed to tell you? You can help your child cope with the stigma and rejection.

Diet

What You Shouldn't Do if You Think Your Child Is Too Heavy

Edward Abramson Ph.D. on June 12, 2021

If your child is still growing, he or she might not need to lose weight but you can encourage healthy eating.

If your child is still growing, he or she might not need to lose weight but you can encourage healthy eating.

Attention

Do We Really Need to Eat All That?

Edward Abramson Ph.D. on March 28, 2021

Restaurant and homemade meals have increased by an average of 200 calories. Without feeling deprived, you can reduce portion size at home and when eating out.

Restaurant and homemade meals have increased by an average of 200 calories. Without feeling deprived, you can reduce portion size at home and when eating out.

Diet

Is That Can of Diet Soda Making You Fat?

Edward Abramson Ph.D. on March 14, 2021

Are you concerned about your child's weight? Avoiding soda may help—and not for the reason you think.

Are you concerned about your child's weight? Avoiding soda may help—and not for the reason you think.

Cognition

The New Thinking About Weight Loss

Edward Abramson Ph.D. on March 3, 2021

New findings challenge some long-held beliefs about dieting.

New findings challenge some long-held beliefs about dieting.