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 […]
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 […]
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 […]