Take a purposeful pause to consider what your life could look like if you were to stop dieting and adopt a non-diet approach to life. I know it’s a terrifying concept. If you stop dieting, that means you’re giving up the promise of a future ‘perfect’ you. But in this moment, you can’t see how […]

Diet Culture

April 10, 2023

9 Benefits of a Non-Diet Approach to Life

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Outside of this blog post, I am not supportive of the term ‘obesity’. Read on to learn why. Many sources weigh in on their opinion of the effects of childhood obesity. But what are the facts, and what are just myths? If you haven’t heard the news, The American Academy of Pediatrics announced a comprehensive […]

Diet Culture

March 7, 2023

The Effects of Childhood Obesity: 4 Myths

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Tired of hearing about self-care for moms as spa days and affirmations? The typical idea that self-love as a busy mom is all butterflies and rainbows is not an accurate depiction. Self-care and self-love for moms, especially with a busy schedule, is more about releasing expectations and meeting yourself where you’re at. Read on to […]

Motherhood

February 8, 2023

Self-Care for Moms: How to Love Yourself as a Busy Mom

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It’s a new year! Time to motivate yourself to be a ‘new you’. Or at least that’s the message we hear from diet culture: a fresh start as a more balanced and healthier you. And by balanced and healthy, they mean ‘smaller’ and ‘slimmer’. I know the temptation to diet can be strongest post-holiday celebrations. […]

Diet Culture

January 3, 2023

12 Reasons Why Dieting is Harmful

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