Category Archives: Mindless Eating

Bleeping French Fries

Posted on January 1, 2013 by Steve

For the first five years, or so, of my Weight Watchers journey, I never touched a french fry – for the most part. Actually, the only time I ever ate french fries, like most Americans, was when eating out.  And, … Continue reading →

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Holiday Weight Gain Study

Posted on December 28, 2012 by Steve

Interesting info on this via the San Fran Gate – Despite what many people believe, the average adult gains only about 1 pound between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day, according to a study from the New England Journal of Medicine. … Continue reading →

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Goals, Obstacles & Honesty

Posted on December 9, 2012 by Steve

By just about every independent assessment I hear, I’m in good shape.  And, via the same sources, I’m in “great shape for someone my age” – although that speaks more towards the state of most people, today, by the time … Continue reading →

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The Wrath Of Grapes?

Posted on November 29, 2012 by Steve

Lately, I have been eating a lot of grapes – especially at night, after 9 PM. And, I am starting to wonder if that could be an issue for me. Related, today, I found this: Q: Health experts tell us … Continue reading →

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Nuts!

Posted on November 14, 2012 by Steve

I have been having a huge problem lately with almonds, walnuts, macadamias, cashews and peanuts. Simply put, I cannot stop snacking on them, with out tracking and being accountable for it, when I am home. Every time I am near … Continue reading →

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Getting Fat On Superstorm Sandy

Posted on October 29, 2012 by Steve

Since 2 PM yesterday, we’ve been housebound due to Sandy.  And, we’ll probably be stuck in the house for at least another day.  (Luckily, up to now, we have not lost power.  But, I suspect it’s coming soon the way … Continue reading →

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About Half Of What You Eat Is Due To Conditioning

Posted on December 14, 2011 by Steve

Just saw this from an older feature in Women’s Health – Taste buds may not rank on your list of the most important body parts, but the reason we even have them is likely to help us survive. Scientists have … Continue reading →

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Sugar-Free Gum & Weight Loss

Posted on November 15, 2011 by Steve

Via the L.A. Times – Some people chew sugar-free gum as a weight loss strategy, but does it work? An recent online study in the journal Obesity finds that chewing gum daily may have no effect on losing weight. The … Continue reading →

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Body Mass & Brain Wiring

Posted on November 9, 2011 by Steve

Watching “The Biggest Loser” last night, I found it fascinating what Dr. David Linden shared regarding how the pleasure centers of the brains of obese and lean people work. Here’s a great summary on that from Trish Milburn: Dr. Huizenga … Continue reading →

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Diet Apathy

Posted on October 24, 2011 by Steve

For the last four days, I have been over-eating. It started with dinner on Friday night. And, that was repeated on Saturday evening. Yesterday, I over-ate at breakfast – and somewhat at dinner. And, today, I over-ate at breakfast again. … Continue reading →

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Not Alone

Posted on October 11, 2011 by Steve

I thought I was the only one who doubled up on those frosted brown sugar pop tarts! (Thank goodness I stopped that years ago…)

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Drawing The Line On Mindless Snacking – Albeit Healthy Snacking

Posted on September 6, 2011 by Steve

I’ve had it. I got on the scale this morning and I am around four to five pounds heavier than I like to be – at this time of the day.  Yes, I just got back from a Disney vacation, … Continue reading →

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Fat Habits

Posted on August 12, 2011 by Steve

Great stuff from Joy Bauer today. It’s “7 ‘fat habits’ that keep you fat.”  Here is what she says they are: You eat while standing up. You eat in front of a screen. You grab bites from your kids’ or … Continue reading →

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Putting A Number On Your Food

Posted on July 22, 2011 by Steve

Via the folks at RealAge.com – To feel more satisfied with your food — and possibly avoid pigging out — use this mind trick: Just focus on the calories. Doing so could dial down your hunger big-time — especially if … Continue reading →

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What Drives Food Choices?

Posted on May 3, 2011 by Steve

Great stuff from Timi Gustafson yesterday on what Brian Wansink has to share on mindless eating: “Everyone – every single one of us – eats how much we eat largely because of what’s around us,” [Brian Wansink] says. “We overeat … Continue reading →

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The War Against Workplace Communal Snack Dishes

Posted on April 13, 2011 by Steve

Interesting stuff on this matter was in the Wall Street Journal the other day – The office candy dish was sabotaging Melanie Meek’s efforts to slim down. Then, she declared war. Bowls filled with chocolates were swept off co-workers’ desks … Continue reading →

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Yale Study On Food Addiction

Posted on April 6, 2011 by Steve

The story via NBCUniversal – Food addiction is similar to substance dependence, according to researchers at Yale University’s Rudd Center for Obesity Research and Policy. By using chocolate milkshakes and water, researchers found that addictions to food and drugs resulted … Continue reading →

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Not All Calories Are Created Equal

Posted on March 25, 2011 by Steve

I just came across this information via an ABC News report from last year – But experts like Jonny Bowden, a certified nutritionist and author of Living Low Carb, (Sterling, 2010) insist that all calories are most certainly not created … Continue reading →

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Eating Slower Doesn’t Prevent Postprandial Snacking When Tempted With Treats

Posted on March 11, 2011 by Steve

Some very interesting study results on this were in the New York Times yesterday. Here’s the highlights: A leisurely four-course dinner at a fine restaurant can take two hours to eat, while meals eaten at home are usually over in … Continue reading →

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Meet The Devil

Posted on January 21, 2011 by Steve

That’s devil…as in Entenmann’s Marshmallow Iced Devil’s Food Cake. Back when I was fat, and making terrible food choices, this bad boy was the devil for me. Seriously, I would pick one up at the convenience store on the way … Continue reading →

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