It’s time to ditch the scale! Does that sound scary? Do you rely on that scale? Today, I want to talk about how the scale could be holding you back—from several things, including becoming an intuitive eater or having a good day. Have you weighed yourself today? If you did,…
Category: Respect Your Body
Types of Hunger: Why It’s Okay to Listen to Your Body
Eating should be simple, right? Eat when hungry, and stop when full. But is there more to hunger than just a simple stomach growl? Today, I’m reviewing the different types of hunger, and why it’s important to honor your hunger cues. Our bodies are designed to be hungry when we have the…
Intuitive Eating Before and After: What to Expect
What does the “intuitive eating before and after” look like? If you’ve spent any time dieting, you’ve looked at those Google images for inspiration. The before and afters. What we usually don’t get to see is the after-after. You know, 6 months or more down the road—when the weight is…
Alcohol and PCOS
You’ve been told you have PCOS and you’ve been making healthy lifestyle choices. But does that mean you have to skip happy hour? Can you have a glass of wine at dinner? Today, I’m talking about alcohol and PCOS. Polycystic ovarian syndrome, or PCOS, affects 7-15% of reproductive-age women. That…
Eating Disorders and Diabetes
Diet, exercise, medications, reduce complications. Those are the main things that come to mind when considering diabetes. Eating disorders may not be on your healthcare provider’s radar. However, the coexistence of eating disorders and diabetes happens. Eating disorders are on the rise. Interestingly, as we learn more about nutrition and…
How to Stop Body Checking
Are you frequently looking at your reflection in the mirror? Weighing yourself to evaluate how well your diet is going? Pinching the fat around your belly, hoping it’s decreased? Body checking is a harmful habit that can contribute to our distorted body image. Today, I’m sharing how you can stop…
Best Workouts for Busy Moms
Moms, this one’s for you. You know you have to get more physical activity. But some days fitting in a workout seems impossible. Today, I’m discussing some of the reasons moms should get in some daily physical activity and some of the best workouts for busy moms like you. Benefits…