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I’d like to introduce myself to you. My name is Ilene Leshinsky. My husband and I relocated to Jupiter, Florida in April of 2017. As we got older the temperatures grew colder in Plattsburgh, NY (20 minutes from the Canadian border)! I was a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in private practice in NY and MA, working pri…

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My name is Mark Villarosa. I'm a Digital Marketing Professional & member of the Six Figure Mentors Community providing personal development and online marketing training headed by Stuart Ross. www.thesfm.com/cyvindustries

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I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, Certified Professional Coach, and Self Help book author who specializes in empowering individuals to overcome life's challenges to live happier, healthier lives. I co-facilitated a Transparenting class for over 12 years that focused on how to have a "good divorce" and c…

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Body Image Expert/Coach/Creator of the Body Knowledge System(r) I’ve always believed that our bodies are a source of both joy and great information. I’ve spent my life learning how our bodies help us find the right direction for self-care and our life choices. Listening to my clients’ needs and body image concerns,…

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Wow, it’s 2010! Is anyone besides me wondering what happened to 2009? Do any of us remember the resolutions we made at the beginning of last year? If you’re like most people, by January 1st you had a list of resolutions that revolved around weight loss and exercise habits. And… if you’re like most of us, by the end of the month, you probably gave up on them. (Raise your hand if you are one of us.) So rather than waste time and energy on things we’re not going to do anyway, I thought I’d offer a new look at New Year’s Resolutions.

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I was in a car accident recently. It wasn’t a big one and thank God no one was hurt. However, accidents are jolting and can make us feel very vulnerable. After the initial shock, I wanted to eat. For me and for many of us, food calms and soothes. It transports us from our fears, our anxieties, our angers, our discontentments, to a place where nothing bad can touch us – at least for a few moments – or so we believe. (I forgot to tell you, I didn’t eat.)

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I think that men have it easier than women. No, I’m not going to discuss the state of the feminist movement in 2013, nor the equal pay for equal work debate. However, I am going to state that men have more body acceptance than women – and we women can learn a lot about this from men.

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Remember the Aesop’s fable “The Tortoise and the Hare”? It’s the story of a lightning-fast rabbit and a plod-along turtle that are seemingly mismatched in a race. It was the tortoise, annoyed with the hare’s boastful assertions of being faster than the wind, that challenged the hare. To the surprise of everyone but the tortoise, (s)he wins. Well I’m a tortoise. For most of my life, I’ve put one foot in front of the other, to get to the finish line, to achieve my goals. “Slow and steady wins the race”!

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This summer, I did one of the most courageous things a woman can do – I tried on bathing suits – and actually purchased two! We were going on vacation in August, renting a house for a week on the Atlantic and I wanted to go to the beach in a bathing suit that flattered my body type and felt comfortable. The last time I bought a swimsuit was about six years ago when I walked into Sam’s Club, pulled a $15.00 Speedo tankini off the rack and brought it home. The pattern was cute, but the cut, well, not so comfortable. In those six years, I’d worn it twice.

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“I’m addicted to food.” “I’m a foodacholic”. I hear many of my clients express these beliefs and if the truth be told, I used to say the same things about myself. I remember planning binges that consisted of high fat, high sugar, and high salt foods. One of my favorite “meals” after a long, hard week in the retail industry (many years ago) was two huge chocolate chip cookies, an extra large bag of Doritos, and a two-liter bottle of Tab (I said it was a long time ago). Can anyone find any protein in those choices?

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When I was twenty-four years old, I became a divorced woman. I had been married for four and a half years and in relationship with this man/ boy since I was eighteen. Getting divorced rocked my world, turned it upside down, pulled the rug out from under me, and knocked me on my tushy. All the old clichés applied. At the time, I was a middle school English teacher and I remember the head of the music department saying to me, "Look at you Ilene. You're pretty and smart.

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A while ago, one of my clients gave birth and decided to breastfeed her infant so she often brought her baby to therapy. Sometimes in the middle of session, it was time to eat. I’d watch the baby start to cry, curl her fists, scrunch up her face, and make rigid her little body. She was hungry and she knew it. As her mother attended to that need, I’d watch the baby melt with pleasure into her mother, face and body relaxed, eyes closed as her needs were met, both physically and emotionally. Witnessing this, I could not doubt the powerful connection between food and emotions.

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Hot flashes. Night sweats. Vaginal dryness. Thinning pubic hair. Mental confusion. Increased depression, anxiety, and irritability. Slower metabolism. Thickening waistline. Weight gain. Thinning bones. Wrinkling skin. Decreased sex drive. Painful intercourse. Yes, these and more are the many “gifts” of menopause and I experienced most of them, all because of changing levels of the hormones estrogen, progesterone, androgen, and testosterone.

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One of the reasons I love my husband so much is that he thinks most of the models in the Victoria Secret catalogues are “too skinny”. Yes, that’s a direct quote and boy, am I glad, since at five feet tall and a size 8 petite, I’ll never make the front cover – nor the inside pages for that matter. I’m blessed with a man who has loved my curves and my aging self for over 20 years.

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Ever hear of Oxytocin? No, not the painkiller, oxycontin, but the hormone that is released in childbirth and assists in the bonding experience between mother and child. Well, more and more research is demonstrating that oxytocin is also the female prosperity hormone, and responsible for not only feelings of love and well being, but of increased collaboration and altruism in women - and in men. Interesting, don’t you think?

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Somewhere in the mid 1980’s, during that fifteen year stretch in between husband #1 and my second and forever husband, the song “The Greatest Love of All” came out. It was popularized by Whitney Houston but my favorite version is the one by George Benson. The song is about learning to love one’s self. I have this memory of trying to get to my office in downtow Boston, stuck in traffic on the Mass Pike with the song playing on the radio. Since I had nothing better to do (long before the days of smart phones and laptops), I really listened to the lyrics for the first time.

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A hundred years ago, Renoir painted “La Toilette” (The Bather), a portrait of a young woman in the nude. She has long, aubu hair, full breasts and hips, a rounded belly, and, if the truth be told, thighs that look like mine. She’s voluptuous and she’s beautiful! One hundred years ago she was the ideal of feminine beauty. Today, she’d be one of my clients, struggling to accept herself in the face of an unattainable beauty ideal. When I show her to my clients, some of them are heartened by the resemblance they see to themselves. Some think, she has such a pretty face, but boy is she fat.

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A couple of things happened this past August that made me wonder about beauty and what it means to be beautiful.

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In her 1985 book, entitled “Making Peace with Food”, Susan Kano chronicles her decision to feed her body, rather than starving it and to no longer focus on weight, size, and body obsessions. The book is part autobiography and part practical guide and is as relevant today as it was when she wrote it. She purports that most women in our culture have at least some traits of eating disorders, chronic preoccupations with food and weight, and behaviors that range from bingeing to semi-starvation.

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In my office waiting room, I have an oil painting of a small rowboat adrift on the sea. The boat is empty, about to go under and the sea is turbulent. It was painted by a former client, a young woman who I met when she had been struggling with bulimia for seven years. She gave me that painting right before she successfully ended treatment.

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I am 63 years old! Have I ever told you that? I realized that I seldom reveal my actual age these days. Not because of the stereotypical female thing – we lie about our age and our weight. And I never was that way when I was younger. In fact, I threw myself a fortieth birthday party and proudly announced when I turned fifty. I think lately it’s been more about worrying that my younger clients and my students won’t think I’m “cool” or “hip” or have anything relevant to share with them.

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I have a client who says to me every now and again, “I wish I had your life. You always seem so happy.” I smile and think about some of the “discussion” I have had with my husband or that the cost of medical attention for our animals is putting my vet in a higher tax bracket or how irritated I get with littlest of things. But I think I know what she means. I have an open face. I smile a lot, and I tend to have a positive, optimistic view of life. I wasn’t always like this, however. Childhood set the stage for unhappiness and obesity.

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So many women I know say something like this: I don’t know when to stop eating. I need a zipper on my mouth and someone to pull it shut because I don’t know how to stop. I’m out of control around food. I’m an addict and food is my drug of choice. These thoughts and feelings make us feel bad about ourselves. We’re bright, accomplished women. We’re good wives, mothers, employees, business owners, and we feel out of control around food.

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The last time that I participated in an organized weight loss program was about thirty years ago, but I remember the experience as if it was yesterday. “What number do you want as your goal weight?” asked the receptionist at my first visit. I chose a number that I had weighed after my divorce when I was too miserable to eat and very skinny, by the way.

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This past winter I was watching a football game with my husband and the TV camera panned across the stadium. A whole section of fans raised large foam fists with extended index fingers and shouted “We’re #1!” That moment got me thinking about what it means to be number one. Regarding what? To whom? What are the criteria? I remember being #1 in a spelling bee when I was in the fourth or fifth grade. And I was the shortest (and heaviest) girl in my second grade class. I guess that counts as #1 (although it’s not on my resume).

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How do we know if we’re hungry? Have you ever had the experience of eating foods that you love when you are genuinely, physically hungry? When your body has signaled you that it is hungry? If you have, then you know that eating from hunger, from true physical hunger, is one of the most joyous experiences in the world. Food tastes wonderful and our bodies and brains are energized! But how do we know if we are truly? Women ask me this question all the time.

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March is my birthday month. As you are reading this I am now 42 years old. Okay, I’m using the new math – that 60 is the new 40. On every birthday, I take time to reflect on my life. Am I happy with my work? Yes! Am I happy in my marriage? Yes! Do I like getting older? Yes… and no. It’s challenging at best to be “women of a particular age” in a youth and size 2 obsessed culture. More often than not, when I look in the mirror I like what I see – a woman who has laugh lines and compassion written on her face and a body that is strong and healthy, although sprinkled with signs of aging.

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We’ve all gone through it – the dreaded plateau. We’ve been dieting and exercising for weeks, maybe months, and been exhilarated by our initial weight loss and energy surge. And then - nothing. No movement on the scale and we start to feel like failures. We must be doing something wrong. We should continue to be losing weight, we think, if our “calories in” (what we eat) continue to be less than our “calories out” (what we expend through exercise and just living our lives).

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I’m getting a Ph. D.! According to Dr. Christiane Northrup, any woman who looks at her naked body in a full-length mirror, every day, is in a Body Image Ph.D. program. You may have see Dr. Northrup during Mountain Lake PBS fundraisers and she’s written several books including “Women’s Bodies, Women’s Wisdom” and “The Wisdom of Menopause”. She’s an OB-GYN and dispenser of important wisdom to women regarding our physical and mental health. I love her spirit and her energy.

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As I write this article in late December, the annual influx of television commercials and magazine ads for weight loss programs has begun. Supplements, frozen foods, points, meal cards, meal replacements, on-line calculators, exercise machines, videos, balls and bands. Some promote themselves using celebrities (You, too, can look like Mariah Carey, Jennifer Hudson, and Janet Jackson). Some just use us ordinary folk. All of them, however, send the same message - that our lives will be transformed by weight loss.

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Sometimes I feel like a salmon, swimming upstream to fulfill its biological imperative, getting bloodied and battered in the process. Although my spawning days are long gone, I do feel pushed, compelled, called, however, to send the message to any woman (or man) willing to listen: Our bodies, your body and mine, have innate wisdom. Among many things, they will tell us when to eat, what to eat, and when to stop.

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I’ve been doing this for many, many years – following the philosophy of attuned eating, practicing what I preach in my BodySense groups. And yet every now and again, I find myself eating when I’m not hungry. And when that happens, I don’t select healthy, nutritious foods, I go right for the mind-numbing, high sugar, high fat varieties.

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According to the countless weight management commercials and advertisements that we see on television and in print, hunger is our enemy. Hunger has to be controlled, managed, ignored, or tamed. And feeding our hunger will set off a cycle of frenzied, nonstop eating. Right? Wrong!

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Remember in the Wizard of Oz when Dorothy, the scarecrow, the tin man, and the lion were walking through the forest with arms linked, afraid of lions and tigers and bears? Are we women fearful that our bodies will burst forth with womanly parts like Dorothy and her companions were scared of the wild animals lurking behind trees and bushes? Where did they go? Where are they – our bellies and buttocks and breasts?

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The very next day after I submitted last month’s Jill article, in which I complained about feeling like a lone salmon, swimming in a sea of diet messages, trying to convey the innate wisdom of the body, I received my monthly issue of Psychotherapy Networker. The cover read Diets and Our Demons. Does Anything Really Work? To my delight, the whole magazine was filled with research- based articles about, eating, dieting, body image, and how our struggles with our lives often get played out in our relationship with food. Suddenly I felt was swimming with a sisterhood of salmon.

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So did you make your list? Your list of triggers? Last month I asked us to explore the emotions, situations, and foods that propel us down the path to unconscious, mindless eating. Regardless of what they are, how long-standing and deep-seated, we no longer have to respond to our discomfort by eating when we are not hungry. What a novel idea! I have control over what I put in my mouth and when I do it!

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I will never be a runway model. At five feet, I’m too short and as an Aging Goddess, I’m too old. Being height and size challenged for much of my life, body acceptance has been an on-going challenge for me.

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When I was a very little girl, the story goes, I didn’t eat very much. This made my mother anxious and insecure. In those days, babies were supposed to be plump. So with prompting from my grandmother, she found “creative” ways to get me to eat, what they considered “enough”. One strategy she used was dancing around the kitchen with a mop on her head. When I laughed, she shoved a spoonful of food in my mouth. Great plan to ease my mother’s anxieties. However, attuned eating proponents would argue, not a great way to support the innate wisdom of the body.

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Do you believe in magic? “…In a young girl’s heart, how the music can free her whenever it starts?” as the song by the Lovin’ Spoonful goes. I do! I believe there is magic and mystery all around us. Some say coincidence. I say magic. That belief keeps me young and expecting great things for myself and for everyone else.

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When I was a little girl and my mother didn’t want my family to know what she was saying, she spoke in French. I have memories of her and my aunts looking at me, and laughingly saying “grosse fesse”. For the non-French Canadian readers of Jill, it loosely translates to “fat ass”.

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Go get a piece of paper and a pen, right now, please. And do a little exercise with me. Without any editing, write down all of the negative thoughts you had about your body yesterday. That’s right, all of them! Your list might include: I’m fat. I feel fat. My belly is huge. My thighs jiggle. My upper arms keep waving long after my hand has stopped. I’m the biggest woman in the room. My body is ugly. My breasts hang down to my knees.

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My Story By Ilene Leshinsky, MSW I wrote this article in January of 2012 when I was a monthly contributor to a woman’s magazine (Jill Magazine) in Plattsburgh, NY. It’s as true today as it was then. What you see in italics are new thoughts and feelings about My Story, as my evolution continues to unfold.r

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It’s not usual for people to be able to say that they’ve successfully identified their life’s calling so don’t worry if you haven’t quite discovered what yours is yet. I experienced such emotions shortly before quitting my job. My full-time position did very little to challenge, excite and stimulate me at the time. I decided that I needed financial and professional independence. Setting up my own company was the best way to accomplish that goal…on my terms.

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Weight loss is the ultimate (and unachievable) goal for so many people. The fitness market has dozens of products to offer supplements, diet plans, workout programmes and even miracle solutions. Most of these products fail delivering the desired results because weight loss is a complex process. Weight loss hypnosis is one of the viable options. Unlike many of the diet plans and pills, it provides a comprehensive solution. Hypnotherapy addresses the emotional factors for the accumulation of excess weight, which is why it delivers sustainable results. 1. Positive Motivation

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It is your special day and you want the pictures to be spectacular. A few basic mistakes, however, will stand in the way of stellar results. Planning your wedding is connected to a lot of hard work and even a bit of chaos. Still, you should dedicate some time to wedding photography planning. That is the best way to avoid a couple of common mistakes. 1. Choosing an Inexperienced Photographer

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Cigarette smoking is an addiction and because of this fact, quitting is easier said than done. According to Action on Smoking and Health, 10 million adults in Great Britain are smokers. Two thirds of those smokers started before the age of 18. Nearly two thirds of the current smokers would like to quit but only 22 per cent of the women and 27 per cent of the men have managed to do so.

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Interested in a web-based business or earning money online? Have you been searching for legitimate ways to make money from home? Affiliate marketing is a great option for beginners because of its simplicity and the multiple possibilities available. Affiliate marketing enables you to do things like publish ads on your website and get paid each time someone clicks on them. Alte atively, you can also earn a commission for each of the sales generated through a referral you make from your website.

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The mind can play tricks on you. These tricks manifest themselves through your ability to spot imperfections that nobody else seems to notice. Many people want something more; want to be a little bit better and a little bit prettier. It seems like happiness and self-esteem depend on these factors.

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Are you getting ready for the most exciting day of your life? Getting the perfect pictures will be an integral part of the experience, providing you with sweet memories to go over again and again. Choosing the right wedding photographer is the key to getting the perfect pictures. How can you make sure that the professional you pick understands all of your requirements and desires? Getting some important information from potential wedding photographers will help you make up your mind about the selection. The Cost

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Do you know what your life's calling is? Don't worry if you feel you've yet to find it. Sooner or later, you will discover the one thing you're meant to do. Are you feeling satisfied and professionally challenged at your current occupation? A "No" means you could still be on a jou ey to find out what you're really meant to do. I was one of those people that experienced lack of fulfilment. My full-time employment did very little to push me forward, motivate me and help me continue perfecting myself as a professional. I decided to start my own business at that precise moment.

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Are you finding yourself incapable of getting to that ideal weight? One of three crucial factors could be to blame for that inability. Reliance on food for comfort, poor nutritional choices and insufficient physical activity could all contribute to the accumulation of extra weight.

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Why are you trying to lose weight? Do you want to be healthy or are you trying to please someone? Your motivation will be a determining factor for the outcome of the process. Motivation is the key to achieving your goal along with an interest in weight loss hypnosis, which is probably why you’re reading this article now.

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It can be quite cumbersome and time consuming when you are trying to find the right wedding photographer. Besides, you want your wedding photos to be very unique and special. Doing your research and planning ahead will help you to select the most suitable photographer. This will also help you find one who knows what you want and how to produce the photos that you desire. Has the Right Outdoor Photography Equipment

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Working with your wedding photographer during every step of the way will ensure your satisfaction with the outcome. You will have to spend some time on preliminary planning and clarifying the concept. Preparation during the wedding day itself will also contribute to memorable pictures you will cherish a lifetime. Ready to start planning the perfect wedding photo session? The following preparation checklist will simplify the task and give you the wedding photography results that you have always been dreaming of. 1. The Days before the Wedding

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The textbook formula for weight loss is apparently quite simple – eat less and start working out. It sounds simple but the weight loss reality is quite different. For thousands of people, it turns into a tremendous struggle that seems to almost have a predetermined end. Have you been trying to lose weight without success? Have you ever taken the time to think about the subconscious and the emotional reasons that are possibly making you put on the weight?

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Is your appearance having a profound effect on your self-confidence? How do you view yourself and have you managed to achieve inner harmony and balance? Few people will be capable of giving a positive answer to all these questions. Self development is a jou ey that some may find more challenging than others. Changing the way you look and the way you feel about how you look will be the keys to building self-esteem and increasing your happiness level. What does it take to start this jou ey successfully? Weight loss hypnotherapy could be the answer you are looking for.

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Generating cash from the names included in an email list – is that possible? The simplest and shortest answer is yes! How do you make it happen? This is the part that requires a more detailed explanation. First rule is to think about the people in the list, rather than about the monetisation opportunities you can get from selling to them. Now that may seem like a contradiction because that’s what the ultimate objective is however bear in mind that these people have hopes; they have worries, aspirations and desires.

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Many people that have consistently been struggling with their weight may sooner or later turn to humorous, self-criticism as a defence mechanism. Overweight people have often been stereotyped in society and popular culture as the heart and soul of the party because of their humorous approach towards everything and their ability to laugh at themselves. This sense of humour, however, is often a coping mechanism. It fulfils the same function that putting on a mask would do. For many, this is an option for dealing with a sense of defeat and the inability to get in better shape.

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Better body image makes it much easier to lose weight for all of the right reasons, researchers have found out. Sustainable weight loss is much more than just going on a diet or following a rigorous, restrictive regime. It involves a changed mindset and the right kind of motivation. Many people, even individuals that have lost significant amounts of weight, maintain a negative self-image. Weight loss hypnotherapy is one great possibility for accomplishing that intrinsic change and experiencing happiness through body transformation. How Better Body Image Affects Weight Loss

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Almost two thirds of the men and women in the UK are either overweight or obese, Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation statistics show. The number of overweight people is much higher than at any given time during the past three decades. It is easy to make a bold claim and conclude that obesity is becoming a problem of epic proportions.

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Your special day is approaching fast and you have very little time to choose the perfect wedding photographer. Talking to professionals and asking a couple of important questions will help you decide. Here is a list of five important wedding photography questions that you can use to decide whether a particular professional is going to deliver exactly what you are looking for. Questions about Style and Portfolio

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Weight loss can demand tremendous effort, especially if you have chosen the wrong approach. Chances are that you have tried at least several different methodologies and that you have discovered that all of them are ineffective. Many weight loss methods fail because they offer only a partial solution. A comprehensive approach is the one that will guarantee long-term sustainable benefits. Weight loss hypnosis is one such approach.

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If you are struggling with your weight, you have probably gone through a number of programs, regimes and diets. Weight loss is supposed to be simple eat less, exercise more. For thousands of people, however, this simple formula turns into a daily struggle. No matter how hard they try, the extra weight does not come off.

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Getting ready for the big day can be tremendously stressful. Every wedding photographer has a lot of experience based on observations. If you want to simplify the task of planning the perfect wedding and having a great time throughout the day, you can rely on the following wedding photographer tips. Always Put Emphasis on Time Management Early on, it may seem like you have plenty of time to plan everything. Guess what, you will run out of time quite fast. Prioritise, come up with a schedule and try to stick to it. Handy Items

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Struggling with one’s weight is rarely connected to sole physiological factor. Addressing body image and health issues through counselling and weight loss hypnotherapy can help an individual to identify the “root” of their lack of success in losing weight. Modern technologies can also be incredibly beneficial for getting to know a therapist and discussing some of the issues that need to be dealt with. Counselling and Modern Technologies

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How do traditional diet programs work? They are connected to nutritional restrictions and attempts to increase the number of calories used on a daily basis. The media tries to present it as a simple mathematical formula but for people who have struggled with weight loss, it is much more. The approach towards successful weight loss should start from internal changes. Having the right kind of attitude and feeling good about the process will both be essential for success. Weight Loss Fashion Trends

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Planning the perfect wedding is certainly an expensive venture and you may be wondering about the possibility of DIY photography. Though it will enable you to decrease the budget a bit, amateur wedding photography will deprive you of the chance to capture your special day in the best possible way. Should you book a professional photographer? The answer is a definite yes! Here are some of the most important reasons why paying for professional wedding photography makes a lot of sense. A Chance to Execute All Kinds of Photography Projects

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Going through the media will make you feel like everybody has discovered at least one certain way for achieving sustainable and easy weight loss. Articles, instructional videos and programmes list basic steps that will guarantee amazing results. In reality, getting to that ideal physical shape can be a bit more complicated.

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Is your special day just around the corner? If so, stress levels are probably high and you are feeling anxious about it. Though the perfect wedding requires a lot of preparation, you should learn how to relax and have a good time. Try the following checklist to get organised during your special day and to have a great time. 1. Time Management

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Apart from choosing the right wedding photographer, you will also need to make sure that you have selected the right style for your album. You will probably feel a bit confused in the beginning because of the numerous options, which is why you can rely on the following guide to differentiate between the possibilities. Reportage Wedding Photography This style happens to be quite popular because it is the most natural and casual approach. There is no excessive staging and the reportage wedding photographer tries to capture the best moments without forcing a particular theme.

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As we get older our bodies age, from our skin and joints to organs and muscles, but our eyes age too. When we are young the lenses within the eyes, called the natural crystalline lens, is clear and flexible, and can focus freely from near to far. People of all ages may need the use of glasses to help them see distance or closer, but when we are younger this is usually due to the shape of the eye.

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Diabetes is a condition that is caused when blood sugar levels within the body becomes too high and can affect people of all ages. There are various side-effects of having diabetes and it is a condition that should be taken seriously and monitored closely. Looking after your eyes when you have diabetes is vital as having the condition can cause eye problems, which if not looked after correctly, can lead to deterioration and potential irreversible eye damage. In this article I will look at 4 ways diabetes can affect the eyes. 1. Diabetic Retinopathy

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Many people refer to the collection of mucus which builds up in the corner of the eyes ove ight as ‘sleep’, but the medical term for it is call rheum. During the day time we blink around 20 times per minute. Blinking is a way for your eyes to stay protected and moist. Each blink helps cover the eyes in protective oils and helps remove of any mucus, dirt, dust or any other foreign body from the eyes.

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Junk food is a guilty pleasure for so many people it delivers immediate emotional gratification and it satisfies the taste buds. For many people that are struggling with their weight, giving up the burger and the French fries is the most difficult task of them all. Are you one of the people that use junk food to cope with daily stress and experience some degree of satisfaction? If so, the following article will teach you some effective opportunities for giving up on such meals without experiencing depression or discomfort. Do Not Diet

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Calories in should be fewer than calories out this is supposed to be the simple and effective formula of weight loss. The problem is that the formula does not work for many people. A single reason exists for that fact this formula does not factor the emotional aspects of weight loss. For many people, weight loss is a big struggle. It encompasses cravings, emotional eating and addictions to certain foods. These components make it incredibly difficult to effectively introduce change and maintain a persons level of happiness and satisfaction.

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Your wedding is one of the most exciting days of your life, but the time is often hectic. Will you have enough time to deal with everything and make the wedding perfect? Which should you pay attention to? Having a checklist can make it much easier to get organised and to prioritise the most important tasks. Here is a list of the most important things you must do before the big day arrives. 1. Schedule Day of the Wedding Beauty Treatments If you still do not have a hair and makeup appointment, the last week before the wedding is the perfect time to have those organised.

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Is there a connection between body image and weight loss? Research suggests that body positivity can have a profound impact on fitness success. So many people still do not realise that weight loss is much more than the calories in/calories out balance. Emotional and psychological factors play an important role. People that are happy, positive and confident find it much easier to shed the pounds and to maintain their new, healthy weight. The Research

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This year World Glaucoma Week will run from 11th March – 17th March and its purpose is to raise awareness of this eye condition. Here I will go through what glaucoma is and how it can be treated. What Is Glaucoma?

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The festive season is now upon us and it is a great time of year, but while most people are preparing themselves for Christmas, hospitals, eye doctors and eye clinics are preparing for a rise in the number of eye injuries at this time of year. The majority of the common eye injuries during Christmas time are avoidable and here we will look at some of these eye injuries and how you can help prevent them and have an eye injury-free festive season. The Christmas Tree

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I am fat, I am ugly! How often do such thoughts cross your mind? Did you know that by constantly putting yourself down, you are sabotaging your weight loss efforts? Health and fitness demand positive thinking and a cheerful predisposition. Numerous studies suggest that everything going on in your head is having a tremendous impact on what is happening with your body. Your Attitude and Your Weight Loss Efforts Perpetual negative thoughts can easily contribute to self-destructive behaviours.

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You know that you have to say no to junk food but this can be one of the most difficult weight loss tasks. Though everybody is aware of the health impact of junk food, dealing with emotional cravings is a bit more challenging than relying on willpower and determination.

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January is a time where people tend to make resolutions to maybe lose weight, stop smoking, etc. but some people will be finally making the resolution to get their vision corrected by more than just glasses or contact lenses. Of course, any kind of vision correction requires a detailed and thorough consultation by an eye clinic and ophthalmologist to check suitability, but here we will look at the 3 most common types of vision correction. Laser Vision Correction

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What does your body look like? Chances are that you have at least a few imperfections that worry you and prevent you from accepting and loving your body. According to a 2014 report, nearly 10 million women in the UK experience anxiety and depression because of their looks. One in every four women has refrained from enjoying an intimate relationship because of her appearance. Nearly 25 per cent of the women questioned reported that worries about appearance have prevented them from pursuing a job.

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The festive season is now upon us and it is a great time of year, but while most people are preparing themselves for Christmas, hospitals, eye doctors and eye clinics are preparing for a rise in the number of eye injuries at this time of year. The majority of the common eye injuries during Christmas time are avoidable and here we will look at some of these eye injuries and how you can help prevent them and have an eye injury-free festive season. The Christmas Tree

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Conjunctivitis is a very common eye condition that many people get and it is often called pink eye or red eye. It affects the conjunctiva, which is the top layer of tissue that covers the surface of the eye. Symptoms can include; inflammation, redness, itchiness, eye watering, and a sticky layer on the eyelashes/eyelids which can dry and become crusty, especially ove ight. Conjunctivitis normally affects both eyes. There are 3 main types of conjunctivitis; Allergic conjunctivitis – This is caused by an allergic reaction to things such as pollen.r

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If weight loss was as simple as fewer calories in than calories out, everybody would get the results by following the formula. Unfortunately, sustainable weight loss happens to be a bit more challenging. Numerous additional factors have to be considered, which makes it impossible to come up with a universal formula. Have you been struggling with your weight loss efforts over the years? Here are some of the common reasons why you have not seen results so far. Address Emotional Eating

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During the winter months, the weather and environment can really affect your eyes, and this can often be forgotten about. Here are some common eye problems people can suffer with during winter and tips on how to combat them. Dry Eyes

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A cornea transplant, or graft, is a surgical procedure to remove and replace all or part of the cornea. The cornea is the front window of the eye and it covers the iris, pupil, and anterior chamber. The cornea is made up of 5 layers; the epithelium, Bowman’s layer, the stroma, Descemet’s membrane, and the endothelium. If one or more of these layers are diseased or damaged, a cornea transplant may be necessary. There are 3 main types of cornea transplant surgeries, with each replacing a different part of the cornea depending on what is needed.

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Pizza, cheeseburgers, cookies, French fries and soda these happen to be some of the most addictive foods out there. Consuming junk food simply feels good and it gives you the satisfaction that no fruits or veggies will ever deliver. Why is junk food so addictive? Why do you feel powerless when it comes to resisting the temptation? Science has actually got a very good explanation of the addictive nature of junk food and the cravings that we have for it. The Science behind Junk Food Cravings

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Meibomian gland dysfunction, or MGD, can be caused by many factors and one of these is from computer eye strain. Luckily, taking some small steps in how you use a computer or other devices can help the symptoms. In this article, I will go through what computer eye strain is, how it can cause MGD and what you can do to help it. Computer Eye Strain; What Is It?

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Dry Eye Autologous plasma eye drops are a treatment for severe dry eye disease where conservative treatment is failing to work. Typical treatment for dry eye disease will usually start off with using artificial tears several times a day and some patients will require gels and ointments to be used mainly during the night but sometimes also during the day.

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EXACTLY WHAT IS BODY IMAGE? Contrary to popular belief, body image is not about how our body actually looks. Body image isn’t based on the physical reality of our body but on how we think and feel about our body. Our body image is created out of our perceptions, beliefs, feelings, sensations, and imagination. It’s the mental representation of our body that we use to judge the image we see when we look in the mirror.

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The pursuit of athletic excellence, superior physical fitness, and improved body image can take an ugly turn if the motivation veers away from health and becomes about weight loss and seeking the “ideal body shape.” The very same qualities that lead to optimal performance and fitness can also drive individuals to take drastic and unhealthy paths to get there. Sports and gyms are fertile grounds for the development of Anorexia Athletica or Hypergymnasia. The hallmark of these disorders are excessive physical exercise coupled with restrictive eating patterns.

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Developing and maintaining a healthier body image requires self love and self-acceptance. Engaging in body positivity exercises is one way to act from a place of loving compassion rather than self criticism. Having a good relationship with your body starts with seeing it as a friend and ally, to be nurtured and taken care of instead of seeing it as a problem and “the enemy.” Really great relationships are founded on trust, mutual respect, and unconditional positive regard.

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Stress Management Blueprint 2.0: Design Your Stress Relief Plan is the third book in the Stress Management 2.0 series. It includes detailed stress information and a blueprint to making a supercharged Stress Relief Plan that is personalized by the individual and simple. It’s a great resource for putting your stress management in one comprehensive and cohesive plan that is specifically designed by you, for you.

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I’m very happy to announce that my first book in my Stress Management series is finally revised and re-published. It’s a great resource filled with quick tips on how to de-stress and de-clutter your mind.

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The word “recovery” often conjures up images of struggling to abstain from an addictive behavior, be it drinking, using drugs, shopping, gambling, overeating or severely restricting eating, exercising to excess, promiscuity, etc. But, I want to challenge you to start thinking about Recovery Coaching as a way to prevent the re-occurrence of addictive and disordered behaviors, not just recover from them.

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Emotional Stress Management 2.0: 40 Tips For Taming Your Turbulent Emotions is the second book in the Stress Management 2.0 series. It includes powerful and effective emotional stress relief strategies that target intense, negative emotions. These techniques are great for coping with and releasing toxic emotions, regardless of the source they are generated from. Dealing proactively with negative emotions reduces overall stress levels and provides the space for new, positive emotions to be experienced and savored.

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Recognizing that there is a body image issue is the first step to making a positive difference in how body image is influencing your life or that of someone you care about. Individually the signs listed below do not mean the person has a disturbed image, but, if there are numerous signs present, it is a good indication that a distorted body image is having a negative impact on that person’s life.

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Activity Equivalency Labels: The Two Sides

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Hey there, It’s Coach Stephanie. Over the past few weeks, we’ve asked the question, “Why are we even talking about body confidence?” We’re talking about it because it provides true freedom for you in all areas of your life! And we are very excited to see that someone in the fashion world truly embracing and promoting body confidence!rn ======================r WHAT HAPPENED?rn======================

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Hey there, It’s Coach Stephanie. I have three questions for you: - Why do we care about having healthy bodies? - Why is it important to have good self-esteem? - Why not just do whatever you want? In other words, why have I devoted my career to helping rnyou have better body confidence? =========================r Let Me Tell You A Storyrn=========================

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Do You Look Like A Ballerina?

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By Coach Stephanie Wood, PPC, Your Body Image Expertrnr

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Tomorrow morning pay close attention to your cat, your dog, your gerbil, your hamster, or your ferret---as soon as they open their eyes to greet the day. The first thing every mammal does after waking is to systematically stretch every muscle, elongating tendons, and breathing fresh air into every cell. What did you do this morning?

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The following article is an excerpt from the book Body Knowledge System - An Awesome Intelligence . The book is can be purchased by Clicking Here ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Part Oner Shall We Dance? As individuals, when our relationships with our bodies are not joyful and easy, that uneasiness permeates every level of life. It affects us every day, even though we may suppress it…furthering the estrangement between ourselves and our bodies.

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Recently, I came across an interesting article about a former Olympian swimmer, Misty Hyman, now an assistant swim coach at Arizona State. Here’s what interested me from the article: As a young girl, Misty Hyman thought athleticism equated to attractiveness. She believed being strong was beautiful. Hyman, who would grow up to become an Olympic gold medalist swimmer, didn’t realize her personal beliefs about beauty didn’t align with society’s until her teenage years — and then the realization hit hard.

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By Coach Stephanie Wood, PPC, Your Body Image Expert n________________________________________________________ Health and wellness experts encourage taking care of our bodies by providing quality nourishment, exercise, and rest. Ok, you already KNOW what to do, and perhaps you do it all now…so why don’t you FEEL good about your body when you look at your reflection in a mirror? Perhaps a better question: “How does your body FEEL about you?”

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By Coach Stephanie Wood, PPC Achieving a better body image begins with a positive approach to your body. For this reason, I’m not going to refer to any negative references you have indulged in when thinking about, describing, or discussing that marvelous machine. This entity you know as your body, your physique, your material self has been a part of you, a very important part of you, since before your birth.

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Why cortisol control rather than counting calories to improve your body image: What is Cortisol?

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By Coach Stephanie Wood, PPC, Your Body Image Expert “96% of women suffer from Body Image Anxiety..”rn___________________________________________________ Do you remember a few years back when Dove ran those "Real Beauty" advertising campaigns? The year was 2004, over a decade ago!

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By Coach Stephanie Wood, PPC, Your Body Image Expertrn___________________________________________________________ - Tis that time of year again, a shift in seasons requires a change in wardrobe whether you’re a student, professional, retired, stay-at-home or office worker. You slide the closet door open and discover:Your hangars sag under the weight of stretched, shredded, or shriveled up clothing. - How dare your closet shrink your favorite outfit over the summer? (winter?) - You have NOTHING to wear!

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Find Body Freedom is website where women with issues with body image, weight, and their relationship with food can go for resources, services, and information.

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