Weight science is SO much more complex than the fat = bad narrative you always hear. Body fat, or adipose tissue, is not this inert thing - it serves many roles in our body’s health and function. Read on to learn about the benefits of body fat, and how understanding it’s purpose can help you make peace with your body.
Read MoreIn this crazy mixed up diet culture we live in, sometimes it’s hard to know what a “normal” day of eating looks like. Today’s What an Intuitive Eater Eats in a Day post is to give you an inside look at intuitive eating in action, looking at what guides my eating decisions and how that plays out throughout the day. In this edition, I talk about feeding yourself on the road and making food choices when your stomach is upset.
Read MoreIn this crazy mixed up diet culture we live in, sometimes it’s hard to know what a “normal” day of eating looks like. Today’s What an Intuitive Eater Eats in a Day post is to give you an inside look at intuitive eating in action, looking at what guides my eating decisions and how that plays out throughout the day. In this edition, I talk about pleasure, mindful eating and slowing down.
Read MoreWho you are is so much more than a body. And seeing how your body is almost certain to change during your life, it doesn't seem like a smart idea to wrap your self identity up in it. Learn about the importance of cultivating self image outside of your body, and a simple exercise to broaden your self worth.
Read MoreOne of the places my clients struggle with negative body image the most is around clothing and shopping. It’s frustrating when old clothes don’t fit, or you have a hard time finding clothes in your size in stores. Having comfortable clothes you feel good about is important. Here’s tips on dressing your here-and-now body, plus suggestions for brands that sell a wide variety of sizes.
Read More“No pain, no gain” used to be my exercise mantra, and since I don’t really like pain, I just didn’t work out. Now that I’ve learned to love gentle movement, exercise has become a regular part of my life. Sharing ideas for gentle movement that I’ve been loving lately, including kayaking, hiking, walking the dogs and yoga.
Read MoreWhen your brain is on diet culture, there’s pretty much only room for thoughts about food, exercise and body bashing. When you find freedom from dieting, there’s so much more headspace for things that matter.
Read MoreIn this crazy mixed up diet culture we live in, sometimes it’s hard to know what a “normal” day of eating looks like. Today I’m sharing my first WHY I ate Wednesday post to give you an inside look at intuitive eating in action, looking at what guides my eating decisions and how that plays out throughout the day. In this edition, I talk about eating on a busy day, and why not every meal has to be a gourmet experience.
Read MoreEyes drooping and brain fuzzing every afternoon? It’s natural to experience a dip in energy levels midday and it doesn’t always have to do with food. Just like hunger means eat, feeling tired means your body is trying to tell you it needs rest or an energy boost! Learn five tips for getting past the midday slump in this post.
Read MoreIn this crazy mixed up diet culture we live in, sometimes it’s hard to know what a “normal” day of eating looks like. Today in my What an Intuitive Eater Eats in a Day post to give you an inside look at intuitive eating in action, looking at what guides my eating decisions and how that plays out throughout the day. In this edition, I talk about eating when I’m working from home, and why intentions matter as much as the food choice.
Read MoreBehaviors like bingeing, emotional eating, and restriction are rooted in faulty beliefs - the belief that we have the power to control our natural set point weight. The belief that weight is the most important determinant of health. The belief that we are more valuable if we take up less space. Learn how to challenge underlying beliefs that are rooted in diet mentality so you can change your behaviors.
Read MoreSomething has always rubbed me the wrong away about the saying “your body is a temple.” Have you ever visited a temple before? They require pretty intensive upkeep! Instead, I like to think of my body as a home, a comfortable place in which I live my life. Learn how to view your body as your home, and what that means for how you take care of it.
Read MoreHolistic health is supposed to be a paradigm that focuses on the whole individual, and the connection between physical, mental and spiritual health. But lately. holistic nutrition has become a lot more about supplements, detoxes and rigid diets. Instead of embracing holistic health, embrace wholeistic health.
Read MoreIn this crazy mixed up diet culture we live in, sometimes it’s hard to know what a “normal” day of eating looks like. Today I’m sharing my first WHY I ate Wednesday post to give you an inside look at intuitive eating in action, looking at what guides my eating decisions and how that plays out throughout the day. In this edition, I talk about eating on the weekend and making food choices when you’re unsure of what food will be available.
Read MoreIf you’re feeling consumed by body hate and diet mentality, intuitive eating can feel out of reach. Sometimes the way it’s talked about makes it feel easier than it actually is. This post shares how to take baby steps towards intuitive eating with the advice from 11 experts!
Read MoreIn this crazy mixed up diet culture we live in, sometimes it’s hard to know what a “normal” day of eating looks like. Today I’m sharing my first What an Intuitive Eater Eats in a Day post to give you an inside look at intuitive eating in action, looking at what guides my eating decisions and how that plays out throughout the day. In this edition, I talk about jetlag and how I’ve noticed being tired affects my appetite and cravings.
Read MoreIf you’ve been diagnosed with celiac disease or a food allergy, the “all foods fit” mantra of Intuitive Eating might make it seem like it’s not for you. But Intuitive Eating is for everybody, even if there are some foods you can’t eat for medical reasons. Learn how to understand intuitive eating for celiac disease and food allergies in this post.
Read MoreAre you a dietetic intern or dietitian who is committed to HAES, but in an environment that isn’t? Read this guest post by dietetic intern Lauren Newman on how to deal with being a HAES informed dietetic intern, and work with dietitians and professors who may not know about Intuitive Eating and health at every size.
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