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
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
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
Nurturing a positive self-image is essential for your overall mental well-being. In this series of articles, we will explore ways to boost your self-esteem, uncover techniques to amplify it, and examine strategies to uphold or restore your self-confidence. “You yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your
With the holiday season in full-swing and 2023 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.
Self-improvement, such as changing your diet or starting an exercise regimen, can be exciting and life-enhancing. It can also upset the balance in some of the relationships in your life. When you change after weight loss, the “system” of the relationship changes by default. When one party to a relationship
Resilience Tips to Keep Your Weight Loss on Track: Changes in diet and lifestyle can be very daunting. The journey to weight loss can seem long and winding, making it difficult to stay on track. Fortunately, there are steps we can take to ensure we remain committed to new, healthier
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
