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Oprah Speaks for Millions

Louisa Latela, MSW, LCSW

“I’m mad at myself,” Winfrey writes in an upcoming issue of O magazine. “I’m embarrassed,” she says. “I can’t believe that after all these years, all the things I know how to do, I’m still…

What Motivates You?

Louisa Latela, MSW, LCSW

Do you follow a specific eating plan simply because you want to lose weight? Chances are if this is your only motivation you will experience some difficulty making permanent lifestyle changes that…

Please Listen

Louisa Latela, MSW, LCSW

Please Listen

As my clients work to create physically, emotionally, and spiritually healthy lifestyles they begin to understand how they used food to numb uncomfortable emotions. Part of creating…

Relapse Prevention

Louisa Latela, MSW, LCSW

Some simple reminders for keeping yourself on track!

You Are Perfect Just the Way You Are

Louisa Latela, MSW, LCSW

Unconditional acceptance of who and where you are in each moment can lead to living a healthy and joy filled life.

It has often been said that women are much more intuitive and feeling than men. I’m not so sure I totally agree with that. It is my experience that men are extremely intuitive and feeling, they…

I do believe in order to maintain a healthy weight loss one must make specific lifestyle and behavioral changes that are grounded in self love and respect. I have studied people who I believe to…

Simple Ways to Self Nurture

Louisa Latela, MSW, LCSW

Ok, so if you are going to maintain a healthy weight you really do need to change your lifestyle. Compassionate Self Nurture needs to become a way of life for you. As I’ve said before I do…

Food and Feelings

Louisa Latela, MSW, LCSW

People who struggle with obesity often eat in response to feelings other than physical hunger. For many eating is a most reliable coping mechanism. It can soothe a broken heart, relieve feelings…

The Power of Gratitude

Louisa Latela, MSW, LCSW

I am writing this blog on Thanksgiving Day. Quite naturally on this day many people stop to reflect on that for which they are grateful. Have you ever stopped to notice how you feel physically and…

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