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Dear Yvette,

Weight management can be challenging and it requires perseverance and tolerance. People eat more than they need and do not exercise. Overeating can be damaging to the body and is not good. Sometimes people eat because they are unhappy or angry and so gain weight. Emotional eating is a problem and should be considered when you want to lose weight. Comfort food is always available and should be taken with caution. You need to take small portions of food only as we do not want you to gain weight. Look at your activity patterns and check to see that you are getting enough exercise. Walking is a form of exercise and you can walk for half an hour each day. You can exercise without equipment and lose weight in the process.

Cut down on sugar and the salt in your cooking as well as cooking oil. Roast, stew, and bake your meat. Decrease your starchy foods and eat plenty fresh vegetables. Eat fruits wisely and monitor your weight.

Monitor your emotional eating and be in touch with your emotions. Some people are not good at managing their emotions. I am sure that you have heard about emotional intelligence. Keep a diary of your emotions and see how your eating coincides with your emotions.

I have problems sleeping

Dear Counsellor,

I have a sleep problem. I have difficulty falling asleep and I awake early. I don't feel rested in the morning and tend to be sleepy in the day. I survived a motor-vehicle crash and since then, I have the sleep problem.