Lately, people have made a lot of…well, noise…about the concept of “food noise.” Social media, morning news shows, the radio, and health magazines keep pushing it into the spotlight. Suddenly, everyone seems aware of how much they think about food, and whether they should. Where Did The Term Food Noise Come From? So, where did … Read more
Are you feeling more depressed or anxious? Maybe less motivated and more isolated? Tired? Wired? Struggling with sleep? Are the approaching holidays adding to your stress and exhaustion? Do you feel like you just don’t have the bandwidth to be social right now? Is it difficult to just get through the day? Is “faking it” … Read more
It can be hard to find time for self-care. We get it! AND, as you may know (and still have a hard time translating to action), self care isn’t optional or “selfish”, it’s self-preservation. In fact, it’s the most important thing on your ‘to do’ list. Yet, it often the thing that gets pushed off … Read more
Do you find the holidays stressful? Do you feel pressure to ‘do it all’ but end up enjoying very little or none? Does eating and body image add to your stress? Do you arrive at the end of the season depleted and exhausted? This is a common experience. Many of our clients note disrupted … Read more
We Promise, Candy is the LEAST scary part of Halloween! Do you fret about having Halloween candy in the house? Plan ahead for how to get rid if it as soon as possible after? Let your kids pick out a certain number of candies and donate the rest? If you feel at a loss or conflicted … Read more
Because your weight is not all that matters. And in fact, doesn’t matter at all! Part of the excitement of a New Year is the idea of starting fresh, being able to look back at the year that has passed while looking forward to the year to come. The New Year is a common time … Read more
[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Gift of Permission The holidays are a time for celebration and connection, but they can also be a source of stress and anxiety, especially if you struggle with your relationship with food. Feeling out of control around food, eating past comfortable fullness, beating oneself up for doing so, and then vowing to make up … Read more
[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Here’s our final post it this 4-part series including two VERY important principles of the ‘Non-Diet’ approach. Non-diet principle #4: Weight loss is not synonymous with health Dietitians practicing within a non-diet framework 100% acknowledge that nutrition is important to your health. Eating a balanced diet with a variety of food groups and all … Read more