The Role of Self-Esteem in Successful Weight Loss: Many individuals have searched the world over, looking for that ever-evasive ‘magic’ weight loss pill. Given the value our culture places on appearances and the health implications of excess weight, this is not surprising. But, what if the ‘magic’ can come from
In a recent column, I examined how trauma impacts health. In that column, I defined “trauma” as one’s response to a disconcerting experience that overwhelms a person. I provided a brief overview of the various types of trauma humans may experience during their lifetimes and discussed the impact on the
It comes as no surprise that the concept of a connection between mood and food has been making headlines over the past few years. Fortunately, this is an idea I painstakingly figured out in my teenage years when I started experiencing sugar lows, headaches, insomnia, and caffeine withdrawal. Back then
Due to stigma and a lack of sound information on traumatic experiences, laypeople can find it especially difficult to navigate the often far-reaching effects of trauma. As a Life and Wellness Coach, Psychotherapist, and Fitness Trainer with extensive experience in crisis intervention and acute care, I have often been tasked
Body and Mind Matters: I would venture to guess that almost every adult on the planet has started a diet on Monday or, better yet, “someday.” “Someday, I’ll lose the weight; start exercising; change jobs; end the toxic relationship; {fill in the blank}.” We all procrastinate at times in our
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
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
With the holiday season in full-swing and 2024 coming to a close, our never-ending to-do lists seem to grow exponentially. As our minds swirl with all the details of holiday planning, we tend to reflect on the year gone by and begin to look forward to the new year ahead.
Why Non-Scale Victories are Vital: Anyone who has ever tried to shed excess weight wants to see the number on the scale decrease QUICKLY! It’s the American way to expect immediate gratification. We are conditioned to believe we can pop a pill or drink a special “weight loss” shake and
