Category: Weight Loss

As the start of another new year rolls around, many of us reflect back on the last couple of months, wishing we’d eaten a bit less or maybe moved a tad more. We start to think about how we want THIS year to be different… And then we hear it… “Lose 21 pounds in 21 days, guaranteed!” … Read More

Hi my name is Ashley Witter. It has been almost a year and a half since I attended Structure House. Since my stay at Structure House I have lost 95 pounds total. I never thought in a million years that I could do something like this, but I did and now I want more than … Read More

How do you measure success when it comes to your health? Is it a clothing size? A number on the scale? Or is it on how you are moving the needle toward better self-care? Maybe it’s all of the above. Although, if your success is only measured by a number…beware. In our size-obsessed society it’s easy … Read More

You will never win the deprivation war that you wage against yourself.  Yet, so many folks who struggle with weight have engaged in these futile tactics during previous weight loss attempts. Some describe the internal battle as an angel on one shoulder and a devil on the other. The angel whispers “Don’t touch that cookie!” … Read More

July marked my 10th anniversary at Structure House. That fact truly delights me – I love being part of this community – my colleagues and co-workers, on-campus participants, locally-residing participants, and the hundreds of alumni who have taken parts of Structure House into their lives. As I reflect on the decade that has passed (quickly, I … Read More

Many people are interested in the factors that affect their metabolism, but don’t know what they can do to make a difference. One, major factor that influences the body’s metabolism is the endocrine system, and polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrine disorder in women of reproductive age 1. WHAT IS PCOS? There is still … Read More

Maybe you’ve had the experience of waking up one morning after several days of nutritious eating, energetic work-outs, and excitement about some compliments you received about the “glow” you seem to have lately since you have been paying more attention to your self-care.  You use the bathroom, strip down to your birthday suit, and step … Read More

Your mother always told you that breakfast is the most important meal of the day.  However, despite this widely touted piece of conventional wisdom, less than half of Americans actually report regularly fueling their tanks in the morning. Further, if you are attempting to shed a few pounds, consuming that first meal takes on even … Read More

It is unfortunate that many people have learned to fear carbohydrates (aka “carbs”). Carbohydrate is just a fancy word for starches and sugars. It is absolutely true that many Americans get too many refined carbs and added sugars in their diets from processed foods; manufacturers add them to thousands of packaged foods, from ketchup to … Read More

Did you read it? I’m referring to the May 2nd New York Times article on obesity, which was focused around the weight regain experience of some contestants from The Biggest Loser. If you are interested in the biological aspects of weight gain and loss it is worth the lengthy read. https://www.nytimes.com/2016/05/02/health/biggest-loser-weight-loss.html?_r=0). As a health psychologist specializing in weight management, … Read More