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The psychology of eating

Diet
Are You Nourishing Yourself?

Mary E. Pritchard Ph.D. on September 19, 2016

As I’ve gotten older, I’ve realized that nourishing yourself is so much more than what you eat.

As I’ve gotten older, I’ve realized that nourishing yourself is so much more than what you eat.

Relationships
Learning to Love My Body—All of It

Mary E. Pritchard Ph.D. on August 4, 2016

Take active measures to heal your body dissatisfaction and I promise that over time, it will get easier.

Take active measures to heal your body dissatisfaction and I promise that over time, it will get easier.

Eating Disorders
My Friend Is a Picky Eater

Mary E. Pritchard Ph.D. on July 20, 2016

Notice a recent change in a loved one's eating habits? Here's when you should become concerned.

Notice a recent change in a loved one's eating habits? Here's when you should become concerned.

Depression
3 Ways to Balance Your Food and Your Mood

Mary E. Pritchard Ph.D. on June 23, 2016

A depressed mood can be the result of many things, but it is often a sign that your basic needs are not being met.

A depressed mood can be the result of many things, but it is often a sign that your basic needs are not being met.

Diet
What Does It Mean to Nourish Yourself?

Mary E. Pritchard Ph.D. on May 26, 2016

What does nourishment mean to you? How can you nourish yourself each day?

What does nourishment mean to you? How can you nourish yourself each day?

Embarrassment
Do You Love Your Body?

Mary E. Pritchard Ph.D. on April 6, 2016

Poor relationships with food, our bodies, and ourselves tend to develop from a perfect storm of events and feelings.

Poor relationships with food, our bodies, and ourselves tend to develop from a perfect storm of events and feelings.

Diet
Are You Your Own Worst Enemy When It Comes to Food?

Mary E. Pritchard Ph.D. on March 9, 2016

Although I call this internal chatter the Inner Food Critic, he or she doesn’t necessarily have to be outwardly critical of you.

Although I call this internal chatter the Inner Food Critic, he or she doesn’t necessarily have to be outwardly critical of you.

Stress
4 Steps to End Emotional Eating

Mary E. Pritchard Ph.D. on March 25, 2015

Is food your best friend and your worst enemy? It doesn't have to be this way.

Is food your best friend and your worst enemy? It doesn't have to be this way.

Media
The Meaning of Size

Mary E. Pritchard Ph.D. on March 5, 2015

With the average American model meeting the criteria for anorexia nervosa and the average American female being classified as overweight, no wonder we are seeing a rise in body dissatisfaction and eating disorders as women hit middle age (40s to 60s).

With the average American model meeting the criteria for anorexia nervosa and the average American female being classified as overweight, no wonder we are seeing a rise in body dissatisfaction and eating disorders as women hit middle age (40s to 60s).

Stress
How To Survive the Holidays with Your Sanity (and Waistline)

Mary E. Pritchard Ph.D. on November 23, 2014

Ahhh…. The holiday season is upon us. Time to relax, kick back, and enjoy ourselves. Only for many of us, the holidays represent more of a time to freak out, eat too much, and feel guilty, which makes the holidays not so enjoyable.

Ahhh…. The holiday season is upon us. Time to relax, kick back, and enjoy ourselves. Only for many of us, the holidays represent more of a time to freak out, eat too much, and feel guilty, which makes the holidays not so enjoyable.