To answer the question “does mindful eating work,” let’s first define it. Mindful eating: gets you back inside your body, instead of following outside advice on the internet telling you what’s best for your body. teaches you to slow down and notice the taste, texture and aroma of food. Why is this important? Because bringing attention to […]
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“Get healthier and feel better in your body,” might sound like the same ‘ole, same ‘ole approach to your health. But to be clear, it’s not. It’s about reclaiming the word “wellness” from diet culture which takes an all-or-nothing approach to your eating and defines “success” as only one number on the scale that must never waiver. […]
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Positive role models shape a healthy body image Maybe you’re wondering “how can I improve my body image” in our body perfectionist culture? Well, what if you knew when you were younger that all bodies aren’t the same? Every body is different That’s what 26-year-old pop singer and former “American Idol” contestant, Jax, wished somebody had told […]
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Summertime calls for shorts, tanks and swimsuits. If you love or like your body, no matter what it looks like, terrific. But if you don’t, baring more skin can produce body insecurities. You might find it hard to make peace with your summer body. Over 91% of women report struggling with some aspect of their appearance. It […]
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There are three main reasons why you can’t stop emotional eating. And according to a recent survey by Precision Nutrition, you’re not alone. 3 reasons why you can’t stop emotional eating Notice when intense cravings happen. Awareness is key. There’s often a pattern that’s triggered by certain thoughts, feelings or situations. #1 You’re restricting certain foods or […]
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Wrinkles. Waistlines. Rippled thighs. It feels strange to look in the mirror at my 53-year-old body and no longer see my younger self. I’ll be honest, aging isn’t easy when 20-somethings Botox “wrinkles” and Instagram influencers filter and perfect their images and instruct midlife women to “just skip the carbs” to flatten our rounded bellies. (No thanks). […]
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Can Intuitive Eating stop your cravings? In a word, yes, because one goal of Intuitive Eating is to have a peaceful relationship with all foods! But you might be thinking, what about salt and vinegar chips, cookies, and salted caramel ice cream, they’re “bad,” and “hyper-palatable,” right? It can feel like the chips are stacked against you […]
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Do you love the idea of ditching your scale, but you’re worried about your weight? If so, you’re not alone. You’ve been taught to focus on your weight (like all of us) – with your BMI number labeling your supposed health status. And holy moly, as a culture, we spend enormous amounts of time, energy and money […]
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Do you struggle with body comparison, your body image? What if you could live your best life in whatever body you have? I’m reading Brene Brown’s new book Atlas of the Heart and was struck by her research on comparison. Brown says that humans are hardwired to default to comparison and that it seems to happen to […]
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If your digestion isn’t great and/or you’re worried about gut health or food intolerances causing “inflammation,” bring the power of eating psychology to your plate. As a Nutrition Therapy Practitioner (NTP), I was trained back in 2012 to support clients through an elimination diet as the “gold standard” to find out what foods may be causing your […]
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