by Rebecca Leslie | Mar 6, 2022 | Eating
This blog post is focused on helping with body image issues at the beach. We will talk about factors that can cause anxiety about your body at the beach, as well as how to reduce negative feelings and thoughts about your body during vacations. Body Image Issues At...
by Rebecca Leslie | Feb 25, 2022 | Eating
This blog post is focused on body checking. I will define what body checking is, why we body check, why it is harmful, and how to reduce body checking. What is body checking? Body checking is the tendency to think about and check your appearance. Body checking...
by Rebecca Leslie | Jan 28, 2022 | Eating
We tend to think of social media as something that is bad for our body image. The truth is, depending on who you are following, engaging in social media can actually be helpful when it comes to how you view food and your body. It is possible that social media can...
by Rebecca Leslie | Dec 5, 2021 | Eating
In this article we will talk about what a diet is, why diets don’t work, how to spot a diet, and what to do instead of dieting. Our hope is that you will not do the latest diet this New Years after learning about why diets don’t work long term. What is a...
by Rebecca Leslie | Aug 8, 2022 | Eating
Fueling our bodies is important for our mental and physical health. Food gives us the energy to live each day to our fullest potential. Despite knowing its importance, it may feel challenging to make time to eat with a busy schedule. You may find that the day has...
by Rebecca Leslie | Jun 27, 2022 | Eating
The first time several of us at our psychology practice stepped foot into a gym, we put one foot into the weight room, looked around, and walked right out. We know we’re not the only ones. We’ve all felt anxious at the gym at some point. Those feelings of shame and...
