Is food obsession taking up all of your brain space? Do you spend way too much time counting calories or macros, tracking your intake, or reading food labels so you can lose weight or be healthy? Are you constantly thinking about what effect eating certain foods will have on your body or health? That’s totally understandable. There is so much information and clickbait out there, it’s hard not to worry about everything you eat! If you’re ready to explore breaking free from food obsession, this article will help explain what food obsession is, what causes it, and help you take steps toward food ..read more

Are you confused about all the choices at the grocery store and aren’t sure which foods will actually support your health? Have you been taught that “shopping the perimeter” is the only way to eat “healthy” foods? What if you like foods from the middle aisles? Do you wish you had a personal guide to tell you how to use foods in recipes you’ll actually like? I get it. Grocery shopping can be overwhelming and confusing, especially if you have specific health needs, food allergies or a medical condition. But I’m here to clear up all the chaos and make grocery shopping easy! Ready to learn more? L ..read more

Feeling uninspired when it comes to prepping your midday meal? Are you out of grownup lunchbox ideas? I’ve got you covered! In this article, you’ll find easy, nutritious lunchbox ideas for adults to enliven your lunch break. I’ll also teach you my proven method for packing balanced lunches that will keep you satisfied for hours.  Your lunches will look so delicious, you’ll have to keep your co-workers from raiding the work fridge! Ready? Let’s pack lunch! Tips for Building a Balanced Lunchbox Building a balanced to-go lunch five days a week can feel stressful, so let me break it down into ..read more

Do you think of exercise as a necessary evil or as an activity you get excited about? How many times have you said to yourself, “Ugh, I have to go to the gym,” when what you really want to do is wave a magic wand and be done with your workout. If this sounds familiar, you may need to re-examine your exercise choices and explore movement that makes you feel great – maybe even joyful! In this article, I’ll share dozens of ideas for shifting away from feeling “Uck” and towards  feeling awesome about exercise. You’ll find lots of ideas to reward yourself during and after exercise to help you ..read more

Have you ever finished a meal and found yourself rummaging through the kitchen for something to eat 30 minutes later, even if you aren’t physically hungry? Or maybe you wanted to eat chips with your lunch, but opted for carrot sticks instead? You were left feeling less than enthused about your choice and ended up thinking about chips all afternoon. You’re not alone!  We’ve all felt unsatisfied with a meal at one point or another, especially if we restrict the types of foods we eat, the amounts allowed, or the timing of meals and snacks. The lack of satisfaction we feel as a result of rest ..read more

Are you afraid that listening to your hunger signals will lead to binges or out-of-control eating? Are you trying to eat intuitively but struggling with understanding what hunger feels like?  You’re not alone. Hunger can feel confusing and overwhelming, especially if you’ve struggled with yo-yo dieting or disordered eating in the past.  In this blog post, I’ll break down the different types of hunger so you can better understand what’s going on in your body. Armed with this information, you’ll be able to reconnect with your body’s hunger signals and be more confident responding to th ..read more

Do you feel like some foods have to be off limits?  Do you avoid some foods out of fear of gaining weight or because eating them makes you feel anxious? Or do you fear eating some foods because you think you won’t be able to stop? Whether you’re experiencing difficult emotions about eating and body image or you feel anxiety about food, eating certain foods can seem really scary.  These feelings can be really overwhelming, but you’re not alone.  In this article, you’ll learn what fear foods are and how they may have developed. Then, I’ll share SIX proven strategies you can use to ..read more

Are you having trouble staying positive and focused on your Intuitive Eating journey? I totally understand the struggle. I’ve been there, too. In this post, you’ll learn what affirmations are and how you can use them to stay on track with your Intuitive Eating practice. You’ll learn four ways to use affirmations to stay motivated to keep ditching diets. And I’ll give you multiple Intuitive Eating affirmations to try for each of the 10 Intuitive Eating principles. Let’s get started. What are affirmations? Affirmations are positive statements that provide support or encouragement. Examples in th ..read more

Have you struggled with dieting for years and feel ready to try a new approach to eating? Have you heard about Intuitive Eating but aren’t really sure what it’s all about or why you should try it? I get it. It can be scary to try something new after years of frustration with dieting and weight regain. In this article, you’ll learn what Intuitive Eating is and how practicing Intuitive Eating can improve your physical and mental health. You’ll gain a deeper understanding of each of the 10 Principles of Intuitive Eating. Within a few minutes, you’ll become familiar with the framework to start you ..read more