Verified by Psychology Today

The Weight-ing Game

Changing lives one reasonable bite at a time

Forgiveness
How Can We Forgive What Seems Like an Unforgivable Act?

Gregg McBride on October 22, 2023

Mary Bailey was 11 years old when her mom urged her to kill Mary's abusive stepfather. Learning to forgive was a gift Mary gave herself—one that allows her to be at peace today.

Mary Bailey was 11 years old when her mom urged her to kill Mary's abusive stepfather. Learning to forgive was a gift Mary gave herself—one that allows her to be at peace today.

Embarrassment
How a Smartwatch Turns Into a Shame Machine

Gregg McBride on July 9, 2023

Personal Perspective: Those who obsess over food and exercise can become consumed by trying to meet unrealistic goals set by smartwatches and other devices.

Personal Perspective: Those who obsess over food and exercise can become consumed by trying to meet unrealistic goals set by smartwatches and other devices.

Friends
Stop Making Me Feel Guilty for Watching “Friends” Re-runs

Gregg McBride on April 8, 2023

A Personal Perspective: The show wasn’t perfect. No form of entertainment is. But we can celebrate effort, laughter, and creative missteps now that we know better.

A Personal Perspective: The show wasn’t perfect. No form of entertainment is. But we can celebrate effort, laughter, and creative missteps now that we know better.

Friends
Next Time You’re Complaining, Think Like a Dog

Gregg McBride on January 6, 2023

Personal Perspective: Life can be about joy—no matter what we might be facing. Just look at this example of a three-legged dog.

Personal Perspective: Life can be about joy—no matter what we might be facing. Just look at this example of a three-legged dog.

Friends
Why Is Practicing Patience Sometimes So Difficult?

Gregg McBride on November 5, 2022

A Personal Perspective: We're all very busy and face insurmountable demands and obligations. But if we don’t initiate temporary pauses in our lives, who will?

A Personal Perspective: We're all very busy and face insurmountable demands and obligations. But if we don’t initiate temporary pauses in our lives, who will?

Grief
Why Do Some Celebrity Deaths Impact Us More Than Others?

Gregg McBride on August 13, 2022

A Personal Perspective: Sometimes, the connection we feel to certain celebrities is so strong that when they pass, it can be cathartic to allow for our own version of grieving.

A Personal Perspective: Sometimes, the connection we feel to certain celebrities is so strong that when they pass, it can be cathartic to allow for our own version of grieving.

Flow
Why "Getting Back to Normal" Can Be Counterproductive

Gregg McBride on March 31, 2021

The more resolve we have to embrace change and go with the flow, the better chance we have to be a positive and productive part of whatever life might have in store for us.

The more resolve we have to embrace change and go with the flow, the better chance we have to be a positive and productive part of whatever life might have in store for us.

Diet
Should We Change the Way We Think About Change?

Gregg McBride on January 2, 2021

Putting more focus on the results of our desired changes can often shift our trajectory and make the journey toward new year's goals a much more pleasant (and successful) one.

Putting more focus on the results of our desired changes can often shift our trajectory and make the journey toward new year's goals a much more pleasant (and successful) one.

Coronavirus Disease 2019
Why Are Christmas Movies More Popular Than Ever?

Gregg McBride on November 28, 2020

While some pass TV's plethora of holiday offerings off as "fluff," there's a reason so many of these television movies resonate with their viewers and are watched again and again.

While some pass TV's plethora of holiday offerings off as "fluff," there's a reason so many of these television movies resonate with their viewers and are watched again and again.

Resilience
What Nature Can Teach Us About Resilience

Gregg McBride on September 12, 2020

Once-a-year blooms remind us that life is a cycle and that the more mindful we are that change is constant, the sooner we can also bloom again.

Once-a-year blooms remind us that life is a cycle and that the more mindful we are that change is constant, the sooner we can also bloom again.

Diet
What’s the Secret to Successful Dieting?

Gregg McBride on August 15, 2020

Dieting can be a concept that doesn’t work for everyone. Otherwise those of us with “diet mentalities” wouldn’t have to keep starting and re-starting diets over and over again.

Dieting can be a concept that doesn’t work for everyone. Otherwise those of us with “diet mentalities” wouldn’t have to keep starting and re-starting diets over and over again.

Friends
How Can We Stay Sane and in Touch While Self Quarantining?

Gregg McBride on March 21, 2020

Isolating ourselves has the potential to harm our psyches and adversely affect how we treat one another going forward. Here are some tips to help combat the longterm side effects.

Isolating ourselves has the potential to harm our psyches and adversely affect how we treat one another going forward. Here are some tips to help combat the longterm side effects.

Relationships
Does Self-Acceptance Mean We Don't Have to Lose Weight?

Gregg McBride on January 1, 2020

Celebrities like Lizzo preach self-love and acceptance. But does that translate to permission to allow ourselves to remain at a weight that could be harming our physical health?

Celebrities like Lizzo preach self-love and acceptance. But does that translate to permission to allow ourselves to remain at a weight that could be harming our physical health?

Fear
Why Do Healthy Eaters Sometimes Fear the Holiday Season?

Gregg McBride on November 23, 2019

For anyone trying to lose or keep off excess weight, the onset of the holidays can bring with them a panic that goes beyond making our list and checking it twice.

For anyone trying to lose or keep off excess weight, the onset of the holidays can bring with them a panic that goes beyond making our list and checking it twice.