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,…
Counting Calories vs. Macros? All Foods Fit…Until They Don’t
People have been counting calories for ages. It’s been the basis of restrictive diets for decades. More recently, dieters are switching the counting macros. What is the difference? Is there one better than the other? Today’s post is all about counting calories vs. macros, and what I think as a…
Intuitive Eating and Diabetes
Intuitive eating is a great idea, but what about if you have diabetes? Can you still eat intuitively if you have gestational, type 1, or type 2 diabetes? The answer is YES! Today I’m going to share how you that intuitive eating and diabetes can go together. Diabetes is a…
Ashwagandha for PCOS—Does It Work?
Are you looking for natural remedies to manage your PCOS symptoms? Supplements are usually the go-to for alternative treatments. But do they work? Today, I’m digging through the research about ashwagandha for PCOS. You’re doing what you can to treat polycystic ovarian syndrome, or PCOS. Maybe you’ve changed your diet,…
Gestational Diabetes Desserts
You’re doing what you can to make sure your blood sugars are within target. But what if you have a sweet tooth? Are you allowed to eat a dessert when you have gestational diabetes? I’m here to tell you that you can! In today’s post, I’m talking about managing blood…
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…
Obsessed with Food?
Do you feel like you are obsessed with food? Maybe even feel like you have a food addiction? You aren’t alone. Food addiction is of great interest in the research community. Today, I’m sharing tips for food obsession. First of all, let me start by saying that you aren’t a…
Breakfast Ideas for Gestational Diabetes
One of the trickiest meals to plan with gestational diabetes is breakfast. You may be dealing with high morning blood sugars and wondering what in the world you can eat. In today’s post, I’m providing some breakfast ideas for gestational diabetes that can help you add variety to your meal…
How to Make Peace with Food
Sick of restrictive diets and binge eating on the weekend? Did you go on a “cheat day” only to find yourself unable to stop eating? This is typical diet culture behavior. Restrict, ignore hunger, binge, ignore fullness, all based on external cues, like weight or calorie/macro count. You may feel…
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…