Straight Talk with Dr. Rhonda Fine
“Straight Talk”, with Dr Rhonda Fine
January 2012
Dear Dr Fine,
I overindulged (eating and drinking) over the holidays and have put on about 11 pounds. I always seem to loose weight when I diet, however I also always gain the weight back within the next few months. I feel like this happens every year! Why does this happen to me and what can I do about it?
Stephie
Biscayne
Dear Stephie,
You are not alone! We all go a little crazy with overeating and our alcohol intake seems to hit it’s peak during this time of year. Remember, weight loss is an internal process. Diets attempt to change what you eat while exercise affects your body’s strength and endurance. Unhealthy eating is the result of poor choices, therefore it is necessary to change our thoughts and learn to restructure our thinking. Everyone is different. Your best chance for success is to sit down with a specialist in Weight Maintenance who can individualize specific strategies. Success requires the right attitude in addition to the proper program.
Dear Dr Fine,
With the holidays and a new baby, do you think it is possible that my thoughts could get in the way of enjoying sex with my partner? I feel as if we have lost a connection. We are both so busy.
Angela
Coral Springs
Dear Angela,
Congratulations on your new addition! It sounds as if Life is coming at you from all angles. Make time each day to sit down with each other and talk about your day. The conversations that we have with our partner and ourselves are the most important conversations that we can have. The brain is the largest sex organ. Your mind controls your body and your body talks back to your mind. This conversation will either cause sexual excitement or sexual inhibition. Keep an open mind, filled with happy thoughts.
