Have you considered your existential health lately? When you think of your health, you might focus primarily on how you’re eating, exercising, and sleeping – all important aspects of your physical health. But my guess is that you’ve probably never heard of existential health or its benefits. What is existential health? Existential health is related to your […]
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Diet plans make us believe we’re the problem if we failed to improve our eating habits on their diet. But key principles of “behavior change psychology” teach us that it’s how diets approach eating habit change as the real issue. So there’s nothing wrong with you if you’ve “failed” on a diet, or a meal plan. You’re […]
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What if you said goodbye to quick fixes and welcomed sensible, sustainable self-care into your life? Sure this might sound like a great idea, but pressing the easy, convenient button is way more appealing, because frankly, you’re stressed, moody, don’t have the time to slow down and no matter how much you sleep, you still feel exhausted. […]
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You want to eat healthier without dieting, so you search for a solution. You scroll through your social media feed and see a sponsored ad for a trending diet or eating plan. It promises to “fix” your body and make you feel better quickly and this sounds appealing. Because right now, you’re feeling burnt out, like your […]
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To answer the question “does mindful eating work,” let’s first define it. Mindful eating: gets you back inside your body, instead of following outside advice on the internet telling you what’s best for your body. teaches you to slow down and notice the taste, texture and aroma of food. Why is this important? Because satisfaction is a […]
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“Get healthier and feel better in your body,” might sound like the same ‘ole, same ‘ole approach to your health. But to be clear, it’s not. It’s about reclaiming the word “wellness” from diet culture which takes an all-or-nothing approach to your eating and defines “success” as only one number on the scale that must never waiver. […]
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You might think you are addicted to sugar. But over the many years that I’ve worked with clients, I’ve learned that cravings for sugar are caused by a multitude of factors including: consistently eating unbalanced meals which creates unbalanced blood sugar levels (so your body is “smart” and boosts cravings for carbohydrates and sugars as the quickest […]
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Positive role models shape a healthy body image Maybe you’re wondering “how can I improve my body image” in our body perfectionist culture? Well, what if you knew when you were younger that all bodies aren’t the same? Every body is different That’s what 26-year-old pop singer and former “American Idol” contestant, Jax, wished somebody had told […]
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Summertime calls for shorts, tanks and swimsuits. If you love or like your body, no matter what it looks like, terrific. But if you don’t, baring more skin can produce body insecurities. You might find it hard to make peace with your summer body. Over 91% of women report struggling with some aspect of their appearance. It […]
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There are three reasons why you can’t stop stress and emotional eating. And according to a recent survey by Precision Nutrition, you’re not alone. 3 Reasons why you can’t stop stress and emotional eating Awareness is key. Notice when stress, emotional eating and cravings happen. There’s often a pattern that’s triggered by certain thoughts, feelings or situations. […]
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