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What “Thigh Gap” Taught Me About Changing My Habits
Photo by jenny downing One of my favorite things to do as a kid was sit in bed with my parents and read books. On one particular afternoon I was getting ready to read with my mom, resting my back...
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It’s Not Shallow to Care About How You Look
Photo by Pavel P. I had my first SlimFast shake when I was 11 years old and spent the next 15 years struggling my way through every diet under the sun. Through all of high school and college I suffered...
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For the Love of Food
For The Love of Food Welcome to Friday’s For The Love of Food, Summer Tomato’s weekly link roundup. This week getting over the resolution hump, how thoughts beget actions, and why cooking “light” is a...
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Rest for Success: Performance Lessons from Wicked the Musical
Sophie Wright is an actor and wellness advocate currently in the Australian tour of Wicked the musical. She writes about how to incorporate wellness, mindfulness and healthy habits for performers and...
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For the Love of Food
For The Love of Food Welcome to Friday’s For The Love of Food, Summer Tomato’s weekly link roundup. This week Brazil puts America to shame, your grandparents spent more on food than you, and the...
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Am I Obsessed With Losing Weight?
Vacation stats Last week I wrote about the 5 Things I Always Do When I Want to Lose Weight. It is about how I handle it when I come home from vacation and feel uncomfortable in my clothes. In general...
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For the Love of Food
For The Love of Food Welcome to Friday’s For The Love of Food, Summer Tomato’s weekly link roundup. This week feminism and dieting don’t mix, willpower is redeemed, and how to improve your vision. Too...
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Away Court Habits: Living Well on the Road
Photo by ikarl67 When I was a kid I used to dream of one day having a job that would take me all over the world. I have always loved to travel, so in my brain I envisioned a non-stop vacation filled...
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The Single Most Important Habit You Need for Better Health
Have you ever tried something new for your health because you heard it was good––like buying cereal with extra fiber and calcium––but didn’t notice any real difference in how you look or feel? You...
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For the Love of Food
For The Love of Food Welcome to Friday’s For The Love of Food, Summer Tomato’s weekly link roundup. This week your BMI is lying to you, your brain’s role in late-night snacking, and the best way to...
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The Healthstyle Struggles I’ve Faced Since Launching Summer Tomato
Photo by vanz I’ve always been very honest about the fact that I spent over a decade of my life struggling with food, health and body image. That getting to the place I am now was a process of trial...
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I Ate a Large Cheese Pizza and This is What Happened
Photo by joeb All I remember is staring at the open box in shock. Did I really just eat 3/4 of a large cheese pizza by myself? One. Two. Yep, only two slices left. I was a sophomore in high school and...
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The No.1 Thing That Prevents You from Changing Your Habits
Photo by Steve Rhodes When I first went to college the last thing I cared about was learning to cook. Neither of my parents had a degree, and by the time I was in middle school it was clear to me that...
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How Can Ruediger Switch to Weight Maintenance After Losing 120 lbs From...
Ruediger faces one of the most difficult questions related to weight control, which is how to maintain your weight after achieving significant weight loss as a result of strict dieting. Although he...
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What “Thigh Gap” Taught Me About Changing My Habits
Photo by jenny downing One of my favorite things to do as a kid was sit in bed with my parents and read books. On one particular afternoon I was getting ready to read with my mom, resting my back...
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How to Tell If You’re Truly Hungry Or If It’s Something Else
“It’s been the easiest 33 lbs I’ve ever lost.” ~Angela Angela just discovered Foodist a few months ago after a lifetime of being overweight and chronic dieting. By changing the way she approaches food...
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FOR THE LOVE OF FOOD: Smash the patriarchy with vegetables, “overfat” is the...
For the Love of Food Welcome to Friday’s For The Love of Food, Summer Tomato’s weekly link roundup. A quick reminder that next week’s Mindful Meal Challenge will start again on Monday. Sign up now to...
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How to Develop Confidence In Your Ability Get Healthy
You can probably name several barriers in your life that feel like they are preventing you from getting healthy or achieving your goals, but the biggest ones are always mental. Confidence in...
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How to Address Midlife Weight Gain Related to Menopause
Aline struggles with the types of issues many women deal with during midlife. She’s going through menopause, has gained weight and can’t seem to drop those last 10-15 pounds. She eats relatively...
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How to Recognize Your Limiting Beliefs to Change an Unhealthy Behavior
Once or twice a week Allison and her husband decide to order take-out for dinner. They find fun reasons to celebrate, often making a night out of it by renting a movie and having a couple drinks to go...
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