Your Non-Scale Victories Matter! Throughout your weight loss journey, it is so easy to fixate on the numbers you see staring back at you as you step on the scale. And when those numbers fluctuate because of several different factors, it can be stressful and leave you feeling defeated. But
Body and Mind Matters with Coach Jenna Nocera, MA, MFT, CLSC, CPFT As a Life and Wellness Coach, Psychotherapist, and Fitness Trainer, one of the things my clients seem to struggle with the most is what I call “verbal warfare.” Friends, relatives, coworkers, and acquaintances seem to wield power over
Overcoming emotional eating is a step-by-step journey that requires patience, self-awareness, and dedication. By identifying triggers, developing healthy coping mechanisms, practicing mindful eating and practicing self-compassion, you can empower yourself to break free from emotional eating patterns and embrace a more balanced and fulfilling relationship with food. Explore these six
Everyone experiences anxiety; it is a normal part of life. Going on a job interview or taking an important exam are sure to cause some anxiety, but for the most part, the anxious feelings tend to go away once the situation that caused them comes to an end. Having an
Your Scale Does Not Define You: It’s so easy to fixate on the numbers we see on the scale and even rewarding to see the pounds disappear at our daily or weekly weigh-ins. But what about when the numbers go up or stay the same? It can be disheartening right?
Did you come home today and eat the first thing you saw in the fridge? Are you really hungry, or did you have a bad day and all the stress led to mindless eating? This mindless eating can really get you off track. Instead, let’s boost your weight loss surgery
Introducing a new column, Body and Mind Matters, by Life & Wellness Coach, Jenna Nocera As ObesityHelp continues to educate and empower individuals affected by obesity, this monthly column from life and wellness coach, Jenna Nocera of Formula For Excellence, shares information about everyday body and mind matters. Drawing on
Do you tend to obsess about how you look? Maybe there’s something in your appearance that really bugs you but isn’t even noticed by other people. Does it bother you so much that you think about it 24-7? Are you so anxious about it that you avoid social situations? I
Embarking on a weight loss surgery journey is a profound step towards a healthier, more vibrant you. It’s a transformation that goes beyond the physical, extending into the very essence of how you eat, think, and feel. As you navigate this life-altering path, it’s crucial to adopt strategies that support
In the weeks and months following weight loss surgery, building a consistent fitness habit will be an important part of your weight management strategy. Immediately after surgery, you need to take time to let your body heal. Your caloric intake will be very limited for the first few stages, and
