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 […]
Take a purposeful pause to consider what your life could look like if you were to stop dieting and adopt a non-diet approach to life. I know it’s a terrifying concept. If you stop dieting, that means you’re giving up the promise of a future ‘perfect’ you. But in this moment, you can’t see how […]
Tired of hearing about self-care for moms as spa days and affirmations? The typical idea that self-love as a busy mom is all butterflies and rainbows is not an accurate depiction. Self-care and self-love for moms, especially with a busy schedule, is more about releasing expectations and meeting yourself where you’re at. Read on to […]