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		<title>Understanding Compulsive Overeating</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Apr 2013 11:00:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>mina</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Some call it a food addiction. Others refer to it as compulsive overeating. No matter the label, researchers and doctors agree on one thing: fat, salt and sugar can alter the brain chemistry, making it more difficult to resist eating more. In his book, &#8220;The End of Overeating&#8221;, former FDA commissioner David Kessler, MD explains that there are similarities between an individual who struggles with an addiction to drugs or alcohol, and someone who struggles with an addiction to food (or overeating). The key is to find the driving force behind the behavior and learn how to change it. Factors that may contribute to overeating Feel good foods: Foods high in sugar, fat and salt release a “feel good” hormone in the brain. Essentially, this reaction associates eating unhealthy foods with pleasure. For some people, this is where the addiction to food begins: eat more of these foods, feel more pleasure. Unfortunately, as the body adapts to these foods, it becomes less satisfied, leading to eating even more in order to get the same effect. Food, comfort care: Our culture associates food with comfort and care. When a friend experiences a loss, we show up with a homemade casserole. When a new baby is born, we celebrate with the new family by offering food. Parents offer ice cream and other treats as part of a system of reward for good behavior. Eating is often tied to emotional occasions, whether we are grieving or celebrating.Many people turn to food as a ...]]></description>
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		<title>Understanding Food Addiction</title>
		<link>http://shadesofhope.com/2013/04/understanding-food-addiction/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Apr 2013 19:29:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>mina</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Food, like chemical substances, can be addicting. Many people use food as a comfort when feeling down, depressed, anxious, stressed or angry. Foods high in sugar, salt, starch and fat are the most addictive and can trigger the brain with “feel-good” chemicals, similarly to heroin or cocaine. When food addicts experience pleasure from feel-good chemicals, such as dopamine that are released after eating certain foods, they quickly feel the need to eat again. An addiction to food can also lead to a tolerance of food, meaning the food addict becomes less and less satisfied by food, leading them to eat more. Scientists believe this is the link between food addiction and obesity. Like an addiction to drugs or alcohol, food addicts will struggle to simply stop their addictive behavior, even when the behavior leads to weight gain, or damages relationships. Food addicts need help from a professional counselor to overcome their addiction. Signs of food addition: Do you… Keep eating certain foods, even when you aren’t hungry? Eat more than you planned when you start eating? Eat until you feel sick? Go out of your way to eat certain foods? Focus so much on eating certain foods that you’ll eat rather than working, spending time with loved ones or participating in other activities? Find it difficult to function at school or work because of a fixation on food? When you cut down on certain foods, do you experience anxiety, agitation or other physical symptoms? Eat to reduce negative emotions or ...]]></description>
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		<title>Do&#8217;s and Don’ts of Healthy Dieting and Healthy Weight Loss</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Apr 2013 11:00:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>mina</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[It seems our society has a never-ending fixation on weight loss and being thin. While shedding excess weight can mean a healthier, more energized you, there are right ways and wrong ways to go about dieting and weight loss. Here are some do&#8217;s and don’ts of healthy dieting and weight loss. Do Find healthy alternatives to your favorite “guilty pleasure” foods. If you’ve got a sweet tooth, or tend to get the munchies during the day, take some time to find healthy alternatives that satisfy your cravings without adding extra inches around your waistline. Eat foods that will keep you feeling fuller longer. Doing so will help you avoid overeating. Protein and fiber-rich foods are the best foods for satisfying appetite. Apples, whole grains, fish and beans are examples of food your body will digest slowly, allowing you to get the nutrients needed for your body to thrive, without taking in too many calories. Learn how to shop for healthy foods. While at the grocery store, stick to the outside aisles where you’ll find natural foods, fresh produce, meat and seafood. Avoid the inside aisles where most processed foods are located. Read nutrition labels and don’t be sold by the packaging of food products alone. The more colorful the foods in your shopping cart, the better. Purchase a rainbow of colors in fruits and vegetables to ensure you are buying healthy, nutrient rich foods. Drink plenty of water. Your body needs water to function properly and to metabolize fat. If ...]]></description>
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		<title>Tennie Invited to Present at Kripalu Yoga, Meditation and Recovery Conference</title>
		<link>http://shadesofhope.com/2013/03/tennie-invited-to-present-at-kripalu-yoga-meditation-and-recovery-conference/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 26 Mar 2013 22:19:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tennie McCarty</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Nikki Myers]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Noah Levine]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Everyone has the ability to identify and recognize their addictions and find the strength to overcome them. This can be accomplished through connecting with your inner wholeness. The Yoga, Meditation and Recovery Conference held at the Kripalu Center for Yoga &#38; Health aims to bring together leaders from “a wide variety of backgrounds and modalities,” anyone in recovery from addiction and their family members. Using yoga and meditation, these leaders will guide attendees through an exploration of recovery from their addictions. Tennie is one of the six presenters of the conference. The other presenters include Rolf Gates, Gabrielle Bernstein, Noah Levine, Tommy Rosen and Nikki Myers. Each day of the conference will begin with asana (firm and relaxed seated position) and meditation practices followed by workshops on varying subjects. These subjects include breathwork, the chakra system, innovations in holistic 12-Step recovery and more. The conference begins Sunday, May 12 and ends on Friday, May 17. Tuition is $450 with room and meal pricing depending on the accommodation plan that is chosen. The rates below are per person per night (5 nights): Dormitory &#8211; $430 Standard Room &#8211; $560 (and up) Standard Plus Room &#8211; $855 (and up) This program is also eligible for CE Credits: 23.5 credits for Athletic Trainers (BOC), $20 additional charge 23.5 credits for Social Workers (SW), $20 additional charge 23.5 credits for Yoga Alliance (YA), $20 additional charge If you would like more information on the conference or would like to register, please visit the Kripalu ...]]></description>
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		<title>Food Addiction Q&amp;A with Tennie and Betty Ford Center</title>
		<link>http://shadesofhope.com/2013/03/food-addiction-qa-with-tennie-and-betty-ford-center/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 26 Mar 2013 22:00:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tennie McCarty</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Tennie was recently the featured speaker at the Betty Ford Center Women’s Symposium. Prior to the event she sat down with the Betty Ford Center for a brief Q&#38;A session on food addiction. You can read the full Q&#38;A on their website. The Women’s Symposium mission is to provide innovative tools that help professionals care for women affected by addiction. It is an event that strengthens knowledge, competencies and collaborative networks for those who care for chemically dependent women and advocates the success of treatment.  ]]></description>
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		<title>Effects of Spring Break on Body Image</title>
		<link>http://shadesofhope.com/2013/03/effects-of-spring-break-on-body-image/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 15 Mar 2013 11:00:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tennie McCarty</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Spring break is right around the corner. For many high school and college students, spring break brings increased insecurities about their bodies. The idea of hitting the beach or lying out by the pool in a bathing suit with friends and fellow classmates can be paralyzing for individuals who suffer from a poor body image. Spring break should be a time of fun and relaxation &#8212; a break from the stresses of the classroom. It shouldn’t add stress. For adolescent or college-aged girls and boys who suffer from a poor body image, here are a few tips to help make it through spring break this year: Don’t compare yourself to others. It’s easy to want to compare yourself to that size zero girl in a bikini, but the reality is, your body is unique, and nobody is perfect. Rather than compare yourself to others, train yourself to think positively about your body and to love yourself for the body you have. Hit the gym for 30 minutes three times per week for a few weeks leading up to spring break. A new study found that short-term exercise can boost body image. Avoid thinking negatively or making negative comments about your own body size or shape. Steer clear of conversations with friends who nitpick their own appearance. Do not crash diet. Instead, focus on eating healthy and staying active prior to and on spring break rather than starving yourself or spending every minute of free time working out at the gym. ...]]></description>
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		<title>Tennie McCarty Joins The Huffington Post As Healthy Living Blogger On Eating Disorders, Food Addiction &amp; Compulsive Overeating</title>
		<link>http://shadesofhope.com/2013/03/tennie-mccarty-joins-the-huffington-post-as-healthy-living-blogger-on-eating-disorders-food-addiction-compulsive-overeating/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 12 Mar 2013 18:28:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tennie McCarty</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Best-selling author &#38; food addiction expert brings her insights to The Huffington Post readers. March 11, 2013-  Best-selling author and food addictions expert, Tennie McCarty, has joined The Huffington Post as one of its Healthy Living bloggers on eating disorders and food addiction. Tennie’s blog entries will focus largely on anorexia, bulimia, binge eating, compulsive overeating, emotional eating and other food-related addictions. The Huffington Post is one of the top news and commentary websites in the United States. “I am so grateful that The Huffington Post has given me the chance to spread awareness about eating disorders, food addiction and compulsive overeating,” Tennie McCarty said. “From struggling with my own bulimia and food addiction, I know firsthand the obstacles people dealing with these issues face, and I am excited to share my knowledge with The Huffington Post’s readers.” Tennie McCarty is one of the foremost experts in treating addiction to behaviors and substances, especially food, as well as the bestselling author of “Shades of Hope: How to Treat Your Addiction to Food” (now in paperback). A certified addictions specialist and licensed counselor in chemical dependency, Tennie and her insights on food addiction and eating disorders have been featured on the Oprah Winfrey Network’s “Addicted to Food,” ABC’s “Nightline 20/20,” “The Dr. Oz Show,” “The Joy Behar Show,”  NBC’s “Today Show,” Style Network’s “Ruby,” A&#38;E’s “Intervention” and others. Nearly 25 years ago, she co-founded Shades of Hope Treatment Center in Buffalo Gap, Texas. Founded by Arianna Huffington, The Huffington Post is ...]]></description>
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		<title>Help Make &#8220;Shades of Hope&#8221; a Bestseller Again!</title>
		<link>http://shadesofhope.com/2013/03/help-make-shades-of-hope-a-bestseller-again/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Mar 2013 15:18:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tennie McCarty</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Tennie’s book “Shades of Hope” is now out in paperback, and we’re trying to make it a bestseller again. We have a special offer for those who help us boost sales this week. Order your paperback copy of Shades of Hope at Amazon.com by Tuesday, March 12, and we&#8217;ll send you an autographed bookplate from Tennie as a token of our deep appreciation. Simply forward your email order confirmation to bestseller@tenniemccarty.com and we&#8217;ll make sure to reserve an autographed bookplate just for you. Buy Shades of Hope today at Amazon.com for just $10.88.]]></description>
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		<title>Five Foods to Keep You Feeling Fuller Longer</title>
		<link>http://shadesofhope.com/2013/03/five-foods-to-keep-you-feeling-fuller-longer/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 04 Mar 2013 12:00:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tennie McCarty</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Fighting the battle of overeating means cutting food intake, and thus cutting calories. Though reducing your daily caloric intake may result in weight loss, it will also likely leave you feeling hungry. The inability to resist hunger when it strikes can send you spiraling downward, back into the cycle of overeating. If you are trying to reduce the amount of food you are eating, but are struggling with hunger, shift your focus to eating foods that will leave you feeling fuller longer, reducing your appetite, and thus helping you to eat less. One key nutrient that helps you feel full long is fiber. Found in almost any plant food, dietary fiber takes longer to break down in the body, which means you’ll stay fuller, longer. Your body needs nutrients to thrive. Hunger is about a lack of nutrients, not a lack of calories. These five foods are rich in nutrients that will keep you feeling full: Cheese paired with fruit or vegetables. Cheese contains protein your body needs for energy and fruit and vegetables contain fiber, which the body burns slowly, keeping you full longer. Whole grains. Though often considered empty calories, whole grains contain more fiber than many foods. Eat whole grain pasta with meat such as salmon or chicken for protein or a whole grain sandwich with lean meat, cheese and a side of leafy spinach. Fish. A protein-rich food with fewer calories than red meat, fish is a healthy food, packed full of nutrients, including omega-3 fats. ...]]></description>
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		<title>Orthorexia Nervosa: Is Your Diet Too Healthy?</title>
		<link>http://shadesofhope.com/2013/02/orthorexia-nervosa-is-your-diet-too-healthy/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 26 Feb 2013 12:00:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tennie McCarty</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Orthorexia is an eating disorder characterized by an obsessive focus on eating healthy foods. In a nation with too many overweight and obese people, orthorexia can simply look like healthy eating to an outside observer. The problem is that orthorexics are so restrictive in their healthy food habits that they refuse to eat anything they consider unhealthy or impure even when presented with no alternatives. Those with orthorexia prefer not to eat versus polluting their bodies with unhealthy options. By cutting out too many foods, orthorexics face nutritional deficiencies, malnutrition and in severe cases death. Unlike those with anorexia or bulimia, orthorexics are not concerned with losing weight – their main focus is the food they are consuming. This difference in goals is an important distinction in diagnosis. Dr. Steven Bratman, the physician who coined the term “orthorexia nervosa” in 1997, said orthorexia is a “disease disguised as virtue”. Orthorexics practice rigid ritualistic healthy eating in the pursuit of keeping their bodies pure. Popular diets like the Zone diet, Atkins diet, South Beach diet and macrobiotic diet regimes have made quirky eating habits perfectly acceptable in modern society. Hence, orthorexic behavior goes largely unnoticed. Some experts feel orthorexia is the result of a generation of overly zealous parents wrapped up in restrictive diets limiting the consumption of processed foods, preservatives, pesticides, artificial coloring, simple carbohydrates, trans fats and sugar. Some think orthorexia is the outcome of popular diets and diet gurus labeling whole food categories as “good” or “bad” causing ...]]></description>
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