I have suggested to other people that they should change their weight. Food is used as a reward in our home. Dinnertime is often in front of the television set. Family gatherings usually revolve around some type of meal. We rarely sit down and eat together as a family.
Food is withheld as a form of punishment in our home.
I have used food to quiet a crying child. Dinner conversations revolve around how the meal was cooked. I verbalize opinions about what I think other people should weigh. These programs teach nutrition and exercise guidelines, as well as how to communicate feelings, resolve conflict, and cope with stress so that food does not become the outlet. For more information, follow the links below.