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"Small Bites" Newsletter Archive

Small Bites for Your Life 2008

Back Away from the Buffet
Katie Jay, MSW
At a restaurant buffet recently I ate too much. I went into lemming mode and followed along with the group. When I read a new study that looked at how both obese and non-obese people behave at buffets, I realized the error of my ways. . . . keep reading
Now You Can Maintain Your Weight Loss and Be at Peace with Your Life
Katie Jay
Spend some time thinking about what opportunities your problems afford you. Maybe you can use a problem to grow emotionally, or to develop a character trait like courage. . . . keep reading
Why You Gain Weight
Katie Jay
As surely as David knocked down that big menace, you CAN knock off a few pounds -- if you will stop telling yourself you can't do it. . . . keep reading
How to Say NO to Yourself without Feeling Deprived
Katie Jay
I didn't want this little girl in me to hurt anymore, but until recently the only way I knew to soothe her sadness and rage was to feed her whatever she wanted. . . . keep reading
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