I just heard a caller talk about not able to control their eating habits... Currently I am on a journey to lose 190 lbs after 23 years of nothing more than terrible choices! More >>
I am 41 years old, and am sorry to say I let my weight go after my children were born and my life became 'busy'. I allowed myself to gain roughly 60 pounds over the 15 plus years. More >>
I hear you talk about the difference between an involuntary illness and an illness in which you have some choice in its development. I presume obesity falls into the latter category.More >>
I must be one of the few people who crave pumpkin seeds (haha I shouldn't admit that) but I would like your listeners to know that this is not necessarily a good food option. More >>
In today's world, you meet someone, you text, you think they're the greatest thing in the world, you have sex, and it's over. You don't even bother to get to know them - it's just, "Hello. Do you have 15 minutes? Let's hook up." The romance of actually trying to build a relationship is not much in season. More >>
Let me just preface this by admitting that I am a food addict and my weight showed that. I was 200 and something pounds at 5'4," but about 3 or 4 years ago I made some changes... More >>
According to a recent survey, 97 percent of women are cruel to their bodies on a daily basis. A disturbing number of women also confess to having 35, 50 or even 100 hateful thoughts about their shape each day. Frankly, I think that's sick and pathetic... More >>
It was around this time last year that I picked up a audio book from you called 'Bad Childhood, Good Life.' After listening to it umpteen times (I travel a lot so it's a good listen on the long road) I realized it was time for me to stop blaming my father for my weight problems... More >>
Thank you so much on your advice to not act on every feeling one may have. I have struggled with my weight for most of my life (I am 30 and probably 20 pounds overweight). More >>
I just heard a caller talk about not able to control their eating habits... Currently I am on a journey to lose 190 lbs after 23 years of nothing more than terrible choices! 
I am 41 years old, and am sorry to say I let my weight go after my children were born and my life became 'busy'. I allowed myself to gain roughly 60 pounds over the 15 plus years. 
I hear you talk about the difference between an involuntary illness and an illness in which you have some choice in its development. I presume obesity falls into the latter category. 
What do you do when your loved one is obese, has heart disease in their family, and won't lose weight? 
In today's world, you meet someone, you text, you think they're the greatest thing in the world, you have sex, and it's over. You don't even bother to get to know them - it's just, "Hello. Do you have 15 minutes? Let's hook up." The romance of actually trying to build a relationship is not much in season. 
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