I have never been on a real diet in my life-- I'd just cut out sweets for a while and be back to my normal weight in no time. Post-menopausal life is very different... More >>

Recently, you took a call from a lady who sought advice on how to cope with a 'needy, yet loving, husband' requiring 'a lot of affection.' Your response was right on the mark in that she will lose him to another woman if she doesn't wise up. More >>

For many of us, eating disorders are a great mystery. What causes them? Why are they so difficult to cure? Why doesn't the young girl battling anorexia just eat? There are actually five factors loved ones can look for to determine whether a person is more likely to develop an eating disorder. More >>

When I think about what things were like when I was a teenager, I can't help but make this strange expression that looks like something in between a smile and a grimace. More >>

I know I have a sweet tooth, but here is a list of some secretly healthy sweet snacks that I have learned to keep on-hand to get through the day without hitting up the drive-thru or vending machine More >>

A woman recently called my program wanting to know why she couldn't maintain a diet and exercise regime. More >>

Studies indicate that 95 percent of dieters gain back all the lost weight, plus at least 10 percent more. This can set up a pattern of yo-yo dieting, which doctors warn is often more dangerous to the body than simply staying consistently at a higher weight. Therefore, your most important New Year's resolution may be to figure out how not to regain the pounds you lost. More >>

Thank you for your opening monologues about health and stopping over-indulgent behavior. They really gave me a new perspective on some things I've been struggling with lately. More >>

I am 41 years old, and am sorry to say I let my weight go after my children were born and my life became 'busy'. I allowed myself to gain roughly 60 pounds over the 15 plus years. More >>

It was around this time last year that I picked up a audio book from you called 'Bad Childhood, Good Life.' After listening to it umpteen times (I travel a lot so it's a good listen on the long road) I realized it was time for me to stop blaming my father for my weight problems... More >>