Never Binge Again

Perfectionism

Ready to Quit Your New Year's Resolution?

Glenn Livingston Ph.D. on February 11, 2022

Are you tired of failed New Year's resolutions? You might be surprised at the solution which actually involves making more of them.

Self-Control

Recover Fast From Thanksgiving (or Any Overeating Episode)

Glenn Livingston Ph.D. on November 26, 2021

We tend to punish ourselves by severely restricting food and criticizing ourselves the day after a food binge. Since this makes another binge more likely, try this instead.

Appetite

5 More Unusual Ways to Stop Emotional Eating

Glenn Livingston Ph.D. on September 14, 2021

The most common advice about how to stop emotional overeating is the polar opposite of what I've seen actually work with thousands of clients.

Diet

COVID Calories: 100 Million Americans Are Eating 18,000+ More Calories Per Month

Glenn Livingston Ph.D. on May 23, 2021

Gained some pandemic weight? Don't diet; it's not the best solution.

Health

Stop Overeating by Striving for Superiority

Glenn Livingston Ph.D. on April 12, 2021

It's natural to compare ourselves to the "average" other person on body image and health behaviors. Unfortunately, in modern society, being average leads to horrendous health outcomes.

Eating Disorders

Beyond Binge-Eating Disorder

Glenn Livingston Ph.D. on February 18, 2021

If binge-eating disorder has an incidence of only approximately 2.6%, why are 42.4% of Americans obese and 73.6% overweight?

Diet

Stop Overeating with One Powerful Mind Trick

Glenn Livingston Ph.D. on December 26, 2020

A subtle twist of logic perpetrated by the food industry may lead you to overeat. Use this powerful tweak to sever the link.

Appetite

Stop Emotional Eating Using the Language of Power

Glenn Livingston Ph.D. on November 22, 2020

What if changing just a few words in how you thought about and described your emotional eating experiences could help you stop for good?

Environment

The Four Weirdest Questions I've Received as a Psychologist

Glenn Livingston Ph.D. on November 2, 2020

A glimpse into the more unusual side of the life of a clinical psychologist.

Diet

12 Reasons You Can't Diet Tomorrow

Glenn Livingston Ph.D. on October 25, 2020

Saying "I'll start my diet tomorrow" is the oldest lie in the book. Find out how to overcome this pernicious pattern so you can accomplish your health and fitness goals.

Teamwork

The Third Most Common Question I Get as a Psychologist

Glenn Livingston Ph.D. on September 10, 2020

You probably know the questions most people ask about living life as a psychologist, but the answers may surprise you!

Relationships

The Second Most Common Question I Get as a Psychologist

Glenn Livingston Ph.D. on August 22, 2020

The most common questions people ask psychologists often reflect a misunderstanding of what we actually do.

Relationships

Weight Loss: Beating the Scale With Little Victories

Glenn Livingston Ph.D. on July 12, 2020

When you've got a lot of weight to lose, the task can seem both daunting and demoralizing—unless you do this.

Appetite

Stop Emotional Eating Without a Deep Dive Into Your Past

Glenn Livingston Ph.D. on July 5, 2020

Most people think overcoming emotional eating requires years of in-depth soul-searching and analysis. But what if other forces were at work that had nothing to do with your past?

Environment

How to Stop Overeating (After) the Pandemic

Glenn Livingston Ph.D. on June 7, 2020

Did you gain a few pounds during the pandemic? Here's an easy way to lose them without driving yourself crazy.

Appetite

How to Stop Emotional Eating During the Pandemic

Glenn Livingston Ph.D. on March 27, 2020

Is the stress of the virus adding inches to your waistline? It doesn't have to.

Health

How to Stop Overeating by Becoming a Food Weirdo

Glenn Livingston Ph.D. on March 7, 2020

Most people feel pressure to be "normal" and eat like everyone else. But when "normality" and health conflict, becoming a food weirdo may be the only way to stop overeating!