Although the start of Fall means Winter is soon approaching, I have to admit it’s an amazing time of year.  The leaves changing color is almost magical, the crisp cool air is perfect for outdoor activities, and having fresh pumpkin available is one of my favorite things.  Last year,…

Binge eating affects mental and emotional health by inviting  feelings of self loathing and hopelessness and depression .   The percentage of people who binge eat is greater than individuals suffering from anorexia and bulimia combined. It helps to unshackle binge eating  from weight loss to create behavior change. Bingeing…

Sometimes it’s the little things that can make a big difference.  Here are 7 practical, evidence-based recommendations you and your docotr can impliment now to improve contraceptive care: Do not require a pelvic examination before prescription of an oral contraceptive Both the World Health Organization and the American College of…

Those of you who have been to Green Mountain at Fox Run know that a big program focus for us is to help you take what you’ve learned home for continued progress towards healthy weight management . From our “Dazzling Dressings” cooking class to our Aerobic Circuit Blast cardio class,…

Maybe it’s because I’m around women all day long, but it seems to me that women struggle with insomnia more than men do.   No doubt for many women menopause plays a role and as I’m starting to struggle with sleeping problems I wonder if that’s something I need to…

We’d like to introduce you to the newest member of the Green Mountain family — Barbara Meyer, PhD, our new program director. We’re thrilled she has joined us, and we think you’ll be very excited to hear about some new things she’s bringing to our program. As a PhD…

September was the month of Ovarian Cancer Awareness and Weight Stigma Awareness.  As we think about our bodies it is often in deprecating ways  loaded with  body hate  and a deep desire to be different than we are.  We telescope our vision down to each bit of our bodies that…

We’re continuing our series for Weight Stigma Awareness Week with this video by Darla on one more way to practice self compassion.  On Tuesday Darla recommended noticing if you would talk to a friend the same way you talk negatively to yourself. Today Darla suggests stopping negative self talk…

In our classes at our retreat that explores issues surrounding weight loss for women , we talk a lot about connecting the mind and body.  It’s one of the best ways to bring yourself back into the moment to understand what kind of nourishment your body really craves when…

Today marks the first day of National Weight Stigma Awareness Week , an effort sponsored by the Binge Eating Disorder Association to build awareness of what weight stigma is, the harmful effects it can have on people of all ages in all environments, and what can be done to…