If you’ve ever found yourself trapped in an endless battle with food—feeling guilty for eating “bad” foods or constantly cycling between restriction and overindulgence—it’s time to embrace Intuitive Eating Principle #3: Make Peace with Food. This principle is all about giving yourself unconditional permission to eat, releasing food rules, and ending the war with your […]

One of the most powerful yet overlooked signals our bodies give us is hunger. In a world that often promotes restrictive eating and diet culture, we’ve become accustomed to ignoring, suppressing, or misinterpreting our hunger cues. However, learning to honor your hunger is a fundamental step in reconnecting with your body and developing a peaceful […]

Intuitive Eating is a revolutionary approach to food and body image that prioritizes internal cues over external rules. At its core, it seeks to dismantle the harmful effects of diet culture and reconnect individuals with their innate ability to nourish themselves. The first and most crucial step in embracing Intuitive Eating is to reject the […]

Over the past 25 years as a Registered Dietitian, I have listened to countless stories of restriction, frustration, guilt, shame, confusion, and hopelessness from individuals caught in the relentless pursuit of weight loss. As a healthcare provider, I believe in practicing ethically—and that means doing no harm. This includes challenging the harmful messages of diet […]

Eating disorders are complex, serious, and often misunderstood conditions that affect millions of people worldwide. As an eating disorder dietitian, I see firsthand the physical, emotional, and psychological toll these illnesses take on individuals and their loved ones. In honor of Eating Disorder Awareness Week, I want to shed light on these conditions, debunk common […]

For years, I believed that happiness, confidence, and health were only possible if I lost weight. I thought that once I reached a certain number on the scale, everything would fall into place. So, like many others, I jumped from one diet to another, chasing an ideal that always seemed just out of reach. But […]

Intuitive Eating is a powerful approach to healing your relationship with food, but there are many intuitive eating myths that create confusion and skepticism. Some people think it’s just “eating whatever you want,” while others assume it’s anti-health. These misconceptions can prevent people from experiencing the freedom, trust, and balance that Intuitive Eating offers. Let’s […]

In a world dominated by diet culture, it can be easy to lose touch with our natural hunger cues and fall into patterns of restriction and overeating. Understanding  intuitive eating offers a refreshing alternative—a way to rebuild a healthy, trusting relationship with food and your body. Here’s how the benefits of intuitive eating can change […]

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 […]

Discover how setting non-scale goals with an intuitive eating dietitian can improve your relationship with food and body. Shift focus from weight to sustainable health and well-being.