The holiday season can bring unique challenges related to food, body image, and diet culture. Between celebratory meals, family gatherings, and an abundance of other people’s opinions, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed or disconnected from your body. But the holidays don’t have to be about restriction, guilt or shame. By leaning into intuitive eating during […]

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Imagine this scenario: You have been trying to eat healthy and then your son or daughter asks if you can take them out for ice cream because it’s a super hot day.  You agree to take them but promise yourself that you’ll “be good” and skip the ice cream. When you get there, you see […]

There are countless reasons that we consume food. People usually say “hungry” when they mean being physically hungry for food, however there are many different types of hunger, and only one of them comes from the body’s need for energy in the form of calories. If you only allow yourself permission to eat when you […]

Do you ever feel like food is constantly on your mind? Whether it’s planning meals down to every detail or feeling guilt and anxiety about every bite you take, you might be grappling with a food obsession. If this sounds like you, know that you are not alone and it is totally possible to overcome […]

The holiday season often brings joy, celebration, and togetherness, but it can also be a time when the pressure to adhere to restrictive diets intensifies. In the midst of festive feasts and sweet treats, it’s essential to prioritize self-care that goes beyond the limitations of traditional dieting. Being on a diet and “watching what you […]

(from doctors, loved ones, etc.) You’ve just received a weightloss recommendation. Whether you are already on the journey of letting go of dieting and making peace with your body (at any size) or this is something that you have considered (or not considered) but are scared to do, it can be disheartening to hear from […]

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by ever-evolving nutrition science, you are not alone. Following every emerging piece of research keeps you in constant contradiction. First it’s low-carb, then it’s low-fat, next carnivore, then vegan. It’s important to acknowledge that nutrition scientists often summarize their study results in simplified and sensationalized ways in order to get […]

Unconditional permission to eat what you desire, no more emotional eating, and trusting your body to tell you when and how much to eat?! Sounds great, “but, will intuitive eating help with weight loss?” is what many people wonder. Upon introduction to Intuitive Eating, it might sound too good to be true – impossible, in […]