A popular practice in weight loss is that of having 'cheat days," where you intentionally plan to deviate from your diet plan from time to time. Is this a good idea? Proponents of cheat days maintain that being too inflexible with your eating behaviors lowers the likelihood that you will be able to maintain healthy eating behaviors in the long run-an idea which has a lot of merit. The prospect of never indulging again seems unrealistic to all but the most disciplined souls. H

I will be offering a hypnosis for weight loss class on Saturday, April 29 @ 11 AM in Point Pleasant Beach. Are you struggling with creating healthy new habits of eating and increased movement in your life? Is so, you are in good company since public health statistics report 2 out of 3 U.S. adults are overweight or obese. This is literally an epidemic and leads to a host of preventable ills in mind and body. I often tell my clients, "when trying hard hasn't worked, its time to

On Thursday, March 30 at 7 PM I will be hosting a free one hour class on how to effectively break bad habits such as smoking and overeating. If you have been frustrated and struggling to change for the better, you will find plenty of helpful information here. We will discuss: -The secrets of setting and achieving your healthy goals. -Mistakes that set you up for failure and how to avoid them. -Why a shift in perception can make all the difference. -Why intentional relaxation

Many people would like to break free from the sugar habit for reasons of weight loss and overall health. Yet it can be a challenging habit to overcome. There is evidence from the field of addiction treatment that suggests a kind of relationship between sugar addiction and the misuse of alcohol or the opiate class of drugs. Consider this: -Alcohol and the opiates are depressants that are often used to relieve anxiety and tension. Frequently people with alcohol and drug addict