Welcome to the first blog for DietPsyche. As you may have learned from the “About Us” section (if you read it), DietPsyche was created as an approach to weight loss and disordered eating that combines: Diet (balanced nutrition & healthy eating habits) Psychology (mental fitness) Exercise (physical fitness) My name is Anita Cochrane and the [...]
Possibly one of the most unexpected reasons for being unable to lose weight is TOO MUCH EXERCISE. And, the culprit? Cortisol. Cortisol is the body’s primary stress hormone and is secreted by the adrenal glands in response to stress. It may surprise you, but the body interprets high intensity, frequent exercise as a stress. Exercising [...]
Most people associate celebrations like Christmas, Easter, weddings and other special occasions with weight gain because for some quite ill-informed, and even ridiculous reason, we give ourselves permission to eat more and even expect to gain weight at such times! It’s no wonder they call Christmas the “Silly Season”! Not only do we usually spend [...]
One of the most helpful habits for managing your weight and health involves paying attention to WHAT and HOW much you eat. Below are some DietPsyche top tips for transforming yourself from a mindless eater to a MINDFUL EATER! 1. Take the Time Allocate time for your food – eating on the run, snacking at [...]
