Resources

The following are some self-assessment tools that will help you with emotional eating.

Recommended Reading

The following are some books I recommend to help you with your emotional eating. Click here to access my online Bookstore!

Past Newsletter Issues

The following are past issues of my newsletter, "Food for Thought."

Is Laughter Really the Best Medicine? (June 2008) / Download PDF [637 kb]

3 Simple Steps to Using Positive Affirmations (July 2008) / Download PDF [188 kb]

33 Ways to Use a Journal (August 2008) / Download PDF [196 kb]

Is Your Life Too Complicated? (September 2008) / Download PDF [292 kb]

Managing the Stress in Your Life (November 2008)

What to do About the Holiday Blues (December 2008)

Setting New Year's Resolutions That Work (January 2009)

20 Tips for Assertive Communication (February 2009)

Stretch Out of Your Comfort Zone and Try Something New (March 2009)

The Straight Facts on Body Image (April 2009)

Managing Perfectionism (July 2009)

Managing Perfectionism: Part II (August 2009)

How to Be a Food Snob (September 2009)

The Mind-Body Connection (October 2009)

The Benefits of Yoga (November 2009)

15 Tips for Holiday Eating Without Weight Gain (December 2009)

Why Therapy? Exploring the Strengths of Seeking Help (January 2010)

The Importance of Self-Love (February 2010)

Useful Links

The following are links to resources you may find useful.

Health and Wellness

MyYogaOnline.com is a website that offers unlimited, on-demand access to an amazing array of yoga, pilates and meditation videos. What I love most about this site, aside from the stunning high-quality videos, fantastic teachers, and calming music, is that I can take a yoga "class" whenever I feel like it, and choose from a HUGE selection of classes. They're always coming out with new videos, so you can stay challenged and engaged. Be sure to have a look around their site, especially their site tour, where you can see some sample videos. If you sign up for their newsletter, you also get free access to a full-length video!

Delyss Catering is a Montreal catering service that provides healthy, delicious and well-balanced meals in sensible portions right to your door! These are great for busy professionals who want to stay healthy but don't have time to cook. Check out the menu for a wide selection of lunch and dinner meals, as well as desserts and snacks.

"Christina's Recipe Box" by Christina Hearns. I love this cookbook. There are over 60 recipes to try, all of which are quick and easy to prepare, and full of flavour! Here's a cookbook for people who are tired of the same old boring "health foods" they feel they're supposed to eat. These recipes will actually inspire you to try something new and forget that you're eating well - when food is this tasty, who cares if it's good for you? To get your copy now, contact Christina at .

Professional Services

Giselle Demers of Image & Style International is a Certified Image Consultant and Style Consultant with The Association of Image Consultants International (AICI). Her image consulting services will enhance your appearance regardless of your age, body type, budget or lifestyle. Look fabulous no matter what your size with proven image styling strategies, and streamline your wardrobe and create more outfits you will love to wear, saving you time and money. Whatever you need a simple image boost or a complete makeover...Giselle can help you.

Kathleen Gran is an Image Coach & Mentor specializing in Personal Branding and dedicated to helping you develop your best personal and professional image. By discovering your core values, you will be able to achieve Authenticity, Consistency, and Clarity in your visual message and build a unique style and personal brand that will make you memorable.

Joyce Shanks, Complementary Healthcare Practitioner. Joyce is one of the people I truly admire. She is a supermom who does it all, and then some, always with a smile on her face. She is one of the warmest people you will ever meet, and her personality lends itself perfectly for her healing profession. Joyce practices Reflexology, Reiki, and Craniosacral therapy. I have personally availed myself of her services, and I couldn't recommend her more highly. One hour with her working on your feet is the ultimate in stress relief. Regular visits with her will help keep you balanced, which I believe is an important part of self-care. What's more, she is extremely insightful, believes in integrating body and mind, and always knows the right question to ask to get you thinking about how you can take better care of yourself. To learn more, and to read articles about reflexology, visit her website at www.complementaryhealth.ca. And hurry up to make an appointment with her: she's a legend, and frequently booked solid!

Gemma Waldron, B.Sc., N.D. Her goal as a Naturopathic Doctor is to inspire, educate and empower you to be an active participant in your health care. You will work together to treat your health concerns while preventing any future dis-ease. She attended the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine in Toronto where she trained in a four-year full-time program to become a Naturopathic Doctor. She firmly believes that a diet rich in nutrients and free of allergens along with an active lifestyle is the foundation for optimal health.

Sharon Cohen, B.A., NHC. Sharon is a naturopath on the team at Clinique Psy-Sante. She offers nutritional counselling, BioSet Allergy and Sensitivity Elimination, and craniosacral therapy. She will listen to all the factors that impact your overall well-being to understand your health concerns and her goal is to support your own body and mind to heal itself, as she emphasizes a personalized approach to holistic health and prevention, and views the practice of complementary medicine as supporting the individual organism to achieve natural harmony and balance, making it much less susceptible to illness and disease.

Joanne Baskin is a Certified Professional Coach and member of the International Coach Federation, and a licenced social worker. She has a passion for igniting others towards the ownership of their truth, inspired actions, and success in attracting light, joy and fulfillment in all aspects of life. Ignitus Coaching offers individual and group coaching as well as workshops and speaking engagements on topics such as creating vision for work and for life, the art of self care and creating empowering beliefs to leverage your strengths for success.

Pauline Edward is a writer, speaker, astrologer-numerologist, founder of A Time for Success, winner of a West Island of Montreal Chamber of Commerce Accolades award. She is the author of "The Power of Time" and "Astrological Crosses in Relationships" and offers consultations and workshops for businesses and individuals worldwide.

Personal Growth

Sarena Miller's "My little guidebook to very BIG dreams" is a beautiful hardcover book lovingly created, printed & bound BY HAND, right here in Canada. It is filled with original illustrations that tell the story of a special journey, with some favourite quotes to help inspire! Great accomplishments first start with a thought that must be nurtured to its final manifestation - and this book is a tool to help you do just that. History has proven that those who plot their course with intention - and write it down - are likely to achieve what they set out to do. This is a book you can fill with images, words & quotes to guide you into achieving your own very personalized vision of a life of success... Not a workbook (or a dry manual), but an "art book" version of your very own vision board! So, plant your seeds with the help of "My little guidebook to very BIG dreams." Get your copy now by visiting www.verybigdreams.com!

Online Tools

Summer Tomato, a foodie blog written and maintained by Darya Pino. I LOVE this site. I especially like the fact that this blog has a philosophy that I believe in, namely that food should be about fun and enjoyment, while still maintaining a healthy lifestyle. It's jam packed with amazing recipes that are delicious. Even better, Darya often writes about the science behind healthy food, unmasking the ugly truth behind the food industry, and gives helpful tips and tricks for picking out and preparing food to highlight its natural beauty and flavour. If you read the About page, you'll learn that Darya is a recovered dieting addict, who blended her love of food with her inner scientist to overcome her struggle with food. While some of her ideas may be on the extreme side, she truly is an inspiration to all of us.

Traineo. This site is great for people who want to keep track of their weight management goals. You can keep track of daily activities, including calories burned, as well as keep a food diary. One caveat, however; as an anti-diet enthusiast, I don't suggest counting calories or portion sizes. Instead, use the principles of intuitive eating and rate your ability to eat "well" each day, a nifty feature of the site. In addition, you can track your weight loss and maintenance over time (just don't become obsessed with your scale). Finally, and perhaps most effectively, you can build a support network to help you keep on track. There are lots of great free features and some that you have to pay for. However, I highly recommend this site: I've checked out loads of other fitness trackers, and this is the one I personally use.

Don't Break The Chain! This site is simple, but effective. We've all heard it takes 21 days to make any new habit stick. For each day you stick to a goal, block off the day on the calendar. It's immensely satisfying to keep the chain going! Great for trying to stick to any new habit, including health-oriented ones.

Joe's Goals. Similar to the site above, Joe's Goals helps you keep track of your daily commitment to your goals. However, it is a more feature-rich site that allows you to track multiple goals, including "negative goals" for habits that you want to break (e.g., smoking). This is the one I personally use.

SelfGrowth.com is the most complete guide to information about Self Improvement, Personal Growth and Self Help on the Internet. It is designed to be an organized directory, with articles and references to thousands of other Web Sites on the World Wide Web.