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2nd Quarter Newsletter, 2007
Spring Greetings Valued Friend of Eating Disorder Hope!
Please note that the exciting new HOPE CLUB has been launched! As a friend of Eating Disorder Hope, LLC we are extending an exclusive invitation to all newsletter subscribers to become a member of the Exciting and Ground Breaking New Hope Club. Exclusively offered to newsletter subscribers is a free Hope Club journal along with the other cool merchandise offered with your membership! Don't miss out, join now!
FREE JOURNAL - Exclusive offer to newsletter subscribers!!
 Free Hope Club Journal for all new Hope Club Members! This is in addition to the other cool Hope Club merchandise you receive with your membership! (offer valid April 15-30, 2007 - so, Join Now!)
Finally, a virtual support club for those recovering from eating disorders and those treating these individuals. You'll love all of the great benefits the HOPE Club offers - exclusive cool merchandise! dedicated blog/listserve for Hope Club Members with timely updates about what is happening in the field! Exclusive access to online discussions with leaders in the field of eating disorder treatment! Become an exclusive member today!
If you're looking to be part of a support system with encouragement and inspiration, join the HOPE CLUB today. There's never been a better club specifically to promote eating disorder recovery and treatment. . . you don't want to miss this opportunity!
HOPE CLUB PLEDGE…all members must agree to this pledge to join!
- Commitment to maintaining healthy body, mind & spirit.
- Willingness to seek appropriate treatment through counseling, nutritionists, doctors and other health care professionals.
- Understanding that eating disorder recovery is a process of healing, hard work and maintaining healthful habits.
- Desire to stop eating disorder behavior, embrace life & pursue recovery.
- Appreciation of one's uniqueness and value in the world, unrelated to appearance, achievement or applause.
The HOPE CLUB is not a substitute for counseling or treatment. It is a useful tool to ads to one's eating disorder recovery program or career development in the eating disorder treatment field.
JOIN THE HOPE CLUB NOW & RECEIVE A FREE HOPE CLUB JOURNAL!
DON'T EAT AFTER 7 AND SIX OTHER WEIGHT MANAGEMENT MYTHS...By Michelle May, M.D.
By Michelle May, M.D.
amihungry.com
Diets are filled with dogma about when, what and how much to eat. Certainly "the rules" are usually based on observations that make sense, but unless you understand why you do certain things, you'll break the rules as soon as the temptation is greater than your motivation. Let's examine some of these myths, where they come from and how to make long term changes that will work for you.
Myth: Don't Eat After 7pm
Your metabolism doesn't shut off at 7:01 pm so why is this rule so common? It is based on the observation that a lot of people who struggle with their weight overeat in the evening. Most people have already eaten dinner so they aren't snacking because they're hungry. They snack because of boredom, television, loneliness and other triggers.
Rather than creating a rule to address those habits, ask yourself "Am I hungry?" whenever you feel like eating in the evenings. If you truly are, eat, keeping in mind that your day is winding down so you won't need a huge meal. If you aren't, consider why you feel like eating and come up with a better way to address that need. Ken, a man in one of my workshops, realized he was just bored so he started doing stained glass in the evenings to entertain himself. Whatever works!
Myth: Eat Small Meals Every 3 Hours
This rule is based on the fact that many thin people tend to eat frequent small meals. However, most of the thin people I know don't check their watch to tell them it's time to eat – they eat when their body tells them to. They eat when they're hungry and stop when they're satisfied. Since that tends to be a small meal, they get hungry again in a few hours.
Instead of watching the clock, begin to tune in to the physical symptoms of hunger to tell you when to eat. And remember, your stomach is only about the size of your fist so it only holds a handful of food comfortably. By learning to listen to your body's signals, you are likely to follow a frequent small meal pattern naturally.
Myth: Don't Let Yourself Get Hungry
This one is based on the belief that overweight people are incapable of controlling themselves when they are hungry. In my experience with hundreds of workshop participants, once they learn to tell the difference between physical hunger and head hunger, the opposite is true.
Think about it. When you're hungry, food tastes better and is more satisfying. My grandmother used to say, "Hunger is the best seasoning." Besides, if you aren't hungry when you start eating, what's going to tell you to stop? Of course, you also need to learn to recognize hunger and make time to eat before you are too hungry since it's harder to make great choices when you are starving!
Myth: Exercise More When You Cheat
I HATE this one because it has caused millions of people to equate physical activity with punishment for eating. As a result, many people either hate to exercise or use exercise to earn the right to eat.
While it's true that your weight is determined by your overall calories in versus your calories out, exercise is only part of the equation and has so many other important benefits. Instead of using exercise to pay penance, focus on how great you feel, how much more energy you have, how much better you sleep and how much healthier you are becoming. In the long run, you are more likely to do something because it feels good than because you are forced to.
Myth: Follow Your Diet Six Days a Week Then You Can Have a Cheat Day
This is absurd! What if you were a harsh, overly strict parent six days a week then completely ignored your kids every Saturday? How would this approach work for your marriage or managing your employees?
It just doesn't make sense to try to be perfect (whatever that is) Sunday through Friday while obsessing about everything you're going to eat on your day off. Then on Saturday you overeat just because you're allowed to so you end up feeling miserable all day. Huh? Personally, I would rather enjoy eating the foods I love every day mindfully and in moderation. I call this being "in charge" instead of going back and forth between being in control and out of control.
Myth: Eat X Number of Calories (or X Number of Points) Every Day
Does it make sense that you would need exactly the same amount of fuel every day? Aren't there just days when you are hungrier than others, maybe because of your activity levels or hormonal cycles?
Rather than setting yourself up to "cheat" on those hungry days and forcing yourself to eat more food than you want on your less hungry days, allow yourself the flexibility to adjust your intake based on your actual needs rather than an arbitrary number. Important: for this to work long term, you also need to learn to tell the difference between physical hunger and head hunger.
Myth: Carbs are Bad (or Fat is Bad)
This "good food-bad food" thinking makes certain foods special. As a result, you may feel deprived and think about them even more than you did before. Worse yet, healthy foods become a four-letter word.
The truth is all foods fit into a healthy diet. Since different foods have various nutritional qualities and calorie content, you can use the principles of balance, variety and moderation to guide you without trying to restrict an entire food group.
Truth: You Are In Charge
I assume the rule-makers are well-intentioned and don't realize that they've created a tight rope that most people will fall off of sooner or later. If your head hadn't already told you that all these rules are crazy, wasn't your heart saying there had to be a better way?
Its time to give yourself a wider path that you can stay on forever by allowing yourself the flexibility to make decisions that both nourish and nurture you.
Michelle May, M.D. is a recovered yoyo dieter and the award-winning author of "Am I Hungry? What to Do When Diets Don't Work." Find additional articles and resources at http://amihungry.com.
Susan B. Krevoy Eating Disorders Program
If you are struggling with an eating disorder and need more than individual therapy but less than inpatient or residential treatment, the Susan B. Krevoy Eating Disorders Program may be the right place for you. We are a low fee, individualized, outpatient program with an emphasis on working with the entire person. Food and eating patterns frequently reflect the expression of unmet needs. Our program consists of individual, group and family therapy to discover and help you work through these underlying issues. Also included is nutritional counseling to differentiate between physical and psychological hunger, art therapy, yoga and meditation, and cognitive-behavioral groups on topics such as self-esteem, body image and communication skills. Our compassionate and experienced psychologists, psychiatrists, marriage family therapists, social workers, registered dieticians, certified art therapists, certified yoga instructor, and post doctoral fellows provide a safe, nurturing environment that promotes healing. We begin with a free comprehensive assessment to determine how the disordered eating pattern fits into your life and what purpose(s) it serves. Your case manager will then work with you to devise a three or four-evening/week individualized program that will be structured to meet your needs. When you are ready to leave the program, we offer an after-care group that provides continued support during the transition period. Our goal is to support you as you discover the meaning behind your eating disorder, heal the past and develop skills that will help you create a happy and healthy future. Our program is covered by most insurance plans and we offer help to the uninsured on a sliding scale. If you feel trapped by an eating disorder, contact us today for a free assessment. There is hope. With help, you can heal. Let us help you open the door to recovery.
Susan B. Krevoy Eating Disorders Program
Rader Programs
The treatment staff at Rader Programs has been providing high-quality clinical programs for over 20 years. We specialize in the treatment of eating and related disorders. It is our mission to help save the lives of those suffering from eating disorders. The primary purpose of Rader Programs is to treat the dysfunctional behavior in a supportive environment. A staff of caring and experienced professionals, many who are recovering themselves, assist the affected individual and their family in developing a life long program for recovery. We recognize the complexity of the disorder and understand the medical, psychological, physical, and nutritional aspects of eating disorders. Our treatment approach is centered around the special needs of each individual and we are completely committed to help individuals achieve recovery.
Rader Programs
Milestones
Milestones at High Point
800-347-2364
5960 SW 106th Ave,
Cooper City, FL 33328
Milestones provides residential and intensive outpatient programs for individuals suffering with Compulsive Overeating, Bulimia, Anorexia, and related disorders. Milestones follows a "blended" approach to treatment - addressing both the "addictive" and emotional aspects of an eating disorder. Residents attend a full schedule of group and individual activities during the day as well as participate in various support groups during evenings and weekends.
Milestones
Eating Disorder Referral and Information Center
The Eating Disorder Referral and Information Center is dedicated to the prevention and treatment of eating disorders. EDReferral.com provides information and treatment resources for all forms of eating disorders. EDReferral.com provides free referrals to eating disorder professionals, treatment facilities and support groups, etc. In addition, EDReferral.com offers general information to inform the public about the treatment and prevention of eating disorders...
Eating Disorder Referral and Information Center
Finding Balance releases Video on Demand Website for Eating & Body Image Issues
Finding Balance, in partnership with Remuda Ranch, has just launched the world's first video-on-demand website for eating and body image issues. Featuring more than 500 short video clips, the site offers instant, personal, expert answers to hundreds of commonly (and not so commonly) asked questions related to disordered eating, body image, nutrition, and healthy weight management. True to their name, the site offers a balanced perspective, sharing the views of more than fifteen experts (a number that will soon grow), and organizing most of the videos according to four key aspects: medical/physical, mental/emotional, relational, and spiritual. Also included is a special "Real People, Real Perspectives" category, which features videos of professionals as well as persons in recovery, sharing stories of hope and encouragement to all who have been impacted by disordered eating. If you or someone you care about is looking for answers, encouragement, and practical next steps for recovery, visiting www.findingbalance.com is a great place to start.
Finding Balance
Rogers Memorial Hospital
Rogers Memorial Hospital - Oconomowoc
34700 Valley Road
Oconomowoc, WI 53066
1-800-767-4411
262-646-4411
Fax: 262-646-3158
Website: centerfordiscovery.com
New Rogers Memorial residential program is specific to co-occurring eating disorders and anxiety disorders.It is estimated that up to 50 percent of patients with eating disorders also suffer with medication-resistant depression and/or anxiety disorders, including obsessive-compulsive disorder or OC-spectrum disorders. For adults with these co-occurring disorders, the new 8-bed residential Adult Center at Rogers Memorial may be the strongest treatment option available today: '
- 31 hours of cognitive-behavioral therapy per week
- Integrated psychotherapy focused on body image
Expert care directed by two nationally recognized professionals:
- Theodore E. Weltzin, MD, a board-certified psychiatrist specializing in the research and treatment of eating disorders and medical director of these services at Rogers Memorial
- Bradley C. Riemann, a licensed psychologist, clinical director of the OCD Center at Rogers Memorial, and member of the Scientific Advisory Board of the Obsessive Compulsive Foundation.
Call Rogers Memorial outreach staff today at 1-800-767-4411 ext. 309 or ext. 247 to learn more and to schedule a tour.
Rogers Memorial
RISING ABOVE - Our greatest glory is not in never failing, but in rising up every time we fail. Ralph Waldo Emerson
Slips happen... you know, the good 'ole two steps forward, one step back deal... Recovery is possible!
Montenido
Monte Nido Treatment Center and Programs for Eating Disorders: All Monte Nido programs are designed to achieve behavior and mood stabilization in a climate where destructive behaviors can be interrupted. Clients can then work on the crucial underlying issues which cause and/or perpetuate their disordered eating and other dysfunctional behaviors. In addition to individual, group and family therapy, we provide education, nutritional counseling, fitness training, life skills training, mindfulness and spiritual enhancement, all in a beautiful, serene setting.
Montenido
Center for Discovery and Adolescent Change
Center for Discovery and Adolescent Change
Nurturing Change and Assisting Growth
Locations:Downey, Lakewood, Menlo Park (Bay Area) & Whittier, CA
Phone Number: 800-760-3934
Fax Number: 714-828-1870
Website: www.centerfordiscovery.com
Center for Discovery's eating disorders programs are the first comprehensive residential treatment programs in California to exclusively focus on the treatment of male and female adolescents ages 11 – 19 . Our JCAHO accredited, privately owned Centers are located in comfortable and spacious homes in Downey, Lakewood, Menlo Park (Bay area) and Whittier, California. The individualizedand intensive treatment experience at Center for Discovery, under twenty-four hour supervision, is particularly effective in identifying and addressing the destructive behaviors and underlying emotional issues of the disordered eating. Treatment includes: individual and family therapy, group work, art therapy, emotional regulation skills, relaxation techniques, medical assessment, psychiatric consultations, and nutritional consultation and education. Center for Discovery is a preferred provider to many insurance plans and we will assist families in verifying their insurance benefits.
Center for Discovery & Adolescent Care
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