search the blog:
Often praised for their health benefits, anti-inflammatory diets have become a popular choice for many individuals proactively seeking wellness. While this form of diet does hold merit and is even promoted by medical experts, it can sometimes blur the line between mindful eating and obsessive control. If you’re overwhelmed by the food rules that come…
Do you ever feel stuck when it comes to your relationship with food? Whether you are in the midst of eating disorder recovery, a parent or caregiver of a loved one struggling, trying to practice the Intuitive Eating principles, or working to understand the best ways to nourish yourself throughout the day – navigating nutrition is hard! There are many…
If you’re anything like most of our clients with kids, you want to set them up with a positive relationship with food from the very beginning. This can sometimes feel like a daunting task at the dinner table where tensions can run high and tantrums may ignite like wildfire. If your mealtimes are more battle than buffet,…
There is an overwhelming amount of evidence to support the benefits that come from working out. However, finding platforms or studios are offer a safe, inclusive environment can be a challenge. So the question becomes: do the benefits of movement in general outweigh the feelings of obsession, worthlessness or comparison that participating in current fitness culture…
While I 100% agree that engaging in physical activity for internal, healthy-minded reasons is good for the body, mind, and soul. However, engaging in physical activity for external, not-so-healthy-minded reasons is not and can lead to increased stress, a weakened immune system and even depression.
Get started with Intuitive Eating and say goodbye to diets for good.
We are all born with the innate ability to be intuitive eaters. As babies, we cry when we are hungry. We purse our lips and shake our heads in disagreement when we’re no longer interested in food. We know when to start and when to stop eating. Over time, there are many factors that may interrupt this natural cycle of eating, such as parental influences, dieting beliefs, clean plate club philosophy, and cultural stigma placed on food. We begin to ignore those natural signals by avoiding or restricting foods or food groups; ultimately hindering our ability to listen to our bodies Intuitive eating focuses on nourishing your body and learning to reconnect with those natural signals to self regulate, allowing you to find a weight that your body is meant to thrive at (not just a number you are seeking).
Get our free 4-step guide to quiet loud eating disorder thoughts in 10 minutes—without spiraling or restricting.
