I hear some version of this in my office almost every week: “I don’t recognize my body anymore.” Clothes fit differently. Sleep is unpredictable. Energy comes and goes. Hunger and fullness cues that used to feel familiar may feel less clear. For many people, body changes in midlife can feel surprising and unsettling. And underneath […]

People often reach out to me because they want to have a healthy relationship with food. In fact, it’s one of the most common goals I hear from new clients. When I ask them what that actually means, though, many pause. They know they want to stop obsessing about food, feel less guilty after eating, […]

Take a walk through any grocery store today and you’ll see it everywhere: protein cereal, protein chips, protein ice cream, protein cookies, protein coffee, and even protein water. Scroll social media for a few minutes, and you might start to believe that every bite you eat should be an opportunity to add more protein. The […]

Mother’s Day often brings up appreciation, love, and connection.But for many people, it can also stir something more complicated—especially when it comes to food and body image. Because whether we realize it or not, most of us learned our food rules from childhood, shaping our relationship with food in ways we may not even recognize. […]

Why Portion Control Doesn’t Work for So Many People “I just need more willpower.” This is something I hear all the time—usually from someone who feels like they should be able to manage how much they eat more easily. They might say: “I know what to eat… I just need to control my portions.” On […]

Nearly every day, I hear the same thing from clients. “I feel like food is always on my mind.” They describe thinking about what they’ll eat for dinner while they’re still eating lunch. Replaying meals from earlier in the day and wondering if they ate too much. Planning how they’ll eat “better” tomorrow. Food isn’t […]

For many people, the story of trying to lose weight doesn’t begin last month or even last year. It often begins decades earlier. Over time, people try many different approaches: cutting calories, eliminating certain foods, tracking macros, joining programs, or starting new exercise routines. Each attempt usually begins with hope and determination. But after enough […]

What One Woman’s Diet History Taught Me Recently, a client sent me a document she had titled “Diet History.”  It was organized by decade, beginning in 1975. It included every weight loss attempt she had every done: Atkins, Scarsdale, SlimFast, Nutrisystem, Jenny Craig, Fen-Phen, Curves, Weight Watchers, Personal trainers, Tracking apps, Paleo, A home gym, […]

For many women, learning how to prioritize yourself isn’t about motivation — it’s about unlearning the habit of putting others first. This is something I often see in my practice. I work with women who are trying to build sustainable habits without running themselves into the ground. The women I sit across from are capable, […]

Most people who reach out to me don’t say they’re looking for weight inclusive nutrition. They usually say they want to be “healthier.”Or that their doctor told them to lose weight.Or that they’ve tried everything and nothing seems to last. Underneath those concerns is often the same belief: that weight loss is the path to health. […]