by jayme | Jan 31, 2011 | General
There’s a piece in the Los Angeles Times with two perspectives about whether shows like the Biggest Loser are helpful or not. I’m unclear how anyone can believe, that for most people, these sorts of shows are effective for life-long sustainability. Sure,...
by jayme | Jan 10, 2011 | behavioral branding, Exercise Intensity, media, Motivation, Motivation Architecture, Social Marketing
I enjoyed reading a recent interview of our U.S. Surgeon General, Regina Benjamin, in the New York Times. Some officials did not support her nomination for this key role because of her weight. They felt she would “perpetuate” obesity instead of battling...
by jayme | Jan 4, 2011 | Compassion, Individuals, Motivation Architecture, Population Level Physical Activity Participation, Providers, Resiliency
I just read a very interesting article about what leads to resilience reported by Benedict Carey was in the New York Times (January 3, 2011). Carey described a study that followed almost 2000 adults over a few years to assess their mental well-being, life events, and...
