Have you ever told yourself, “I better eat the cookies now because my diet starts Monday”?Or maybe you’ve grabbed an extra slice of pizza because you weren’t sure when you’d “let yourself” have it again. Some people even avoid keeping ice cream, chips, or bread in the house because they feel out of control around […]

For decades, Body Mass Index (BMI) has been used as a quick way to label people’s health status. You’ve probably had your BMI calculated at a doctor’s office or seen it used in the news as a marker of “healthy weight.” But what is BMI, exactly?BMI is a simple formula that divides a person’s weight […]

“Should I eat more protein? Should I cut out sugar? Am I actually hungry… or just stressed?” If your brain feels like it’s constantly spinning with food thoughts, you might be experiencing food noise—that relentless inner chatter around what, when, and how much to eat. It’s something I hear from almost every client I work […]

What if your life didn’t revolve around dieting or trying to control your body?That’s exactly what International No Diet Day—celebrated each year on May 6th—is all about. This global awareness day invites us to hit pause on harmful messages about food and weight, and instead, embrace a “no diet” mindset—one rooted in self-compassion, nourishment, and […]

Have you ever eaten something and immediately felt a wave of guilt? That nagging voice that says, “You shouldn’t have eaten that,” or “You’ll have to make up for it later”? That’s food guilt—and it’s not your fault. But it is something you can unlearn. Intuitive Eating Principle #4 invites us to Challenge the Food […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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.

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 […]