Today I’m going to offer an explanation of why you use food for comfort, and also tell you what you need to do to change. Why food? I hear this question a lot. People ask all the time, why can’t they don’t use something else for comfort? They wish they were addicted to exercise (not that I see food as …
Think It’s Bad To Eat Pizza?
Do you think pizza is bad? Do you feel guilty if you eat pizza or other forbidden foods? If so, I’d like to to tell you about a friend of mine, Amy, who’s been on a lot of diets. I mean, a lot. Every diet from cabbage soup to South Beach to Cookie to Paleo. She just told me she’d …
Are You A Food Addict (or not)?
Do you consider yourself a food addict? Do you feel helpless and powerless over sugar, white flour and processed foods? Maybe you are a food addict. Then again, maybe not. In this episode, Dr. Nina explores the controversial topic of food addiction. Does it exist, or not? And does the label really matter?
Starving For Love?
What are you hungry for right now? Is it food… or do you have a deeper hunger, for something emotionally fulfilling? Maybe what you truly hunger for is love and connection. In this episode, Dr. Nina explores the connection between relationships and emotional eating. She identifies four different attachment styles and how they impact your relationship to food.