[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Pleasure is an important part of eating and one emphasized here, in this 3rd principle of the non-diet approach. Non-diet principle #3: Food choices are not a moral issue It’s hard to listen to your body and develop a more peaceful relationship with food when you’re constantly judging yourself based on your food choices. If … Read more
[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Part 2 of our multi-part blog series about the ‘Non-Diet’ approach to health and wellness. Non-diet principal #2: Our bodies CAN be trusted Our bodies have so much more wisdom about how to eat than we give them credit for. Part of the non-diet approach is the application of Intuitive Eating, a framework that emphasizes … Read more
[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]February 25th through March 3rd is National Eating Disorder Awareness Week. We’d like to take this opportunity to talk about what our work with eating disorder patients looks like. Successful treatment of eating disorders involves a multi-disciplinary approach. Members of the treatment team include a physician, a psychotherapist, a psychiatrist, a registered dietitian/nutritionist and at … Read more
[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Are you consumed by thoughts about food? Have you spent a good portion of your life focused on your weight and diet? Has your weight yo-yo’d up and down? If so, you’re not alone. Most women spend a significant amount of time thinking about food and weight. BUT, do you ever reach that “peace of mind” … Read more
[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Two of our registered dietitians were recently asked to contribute to an article geared towards diabetics on “healthy” foods that are underrated. First, let’s clarify that “healthy” is defined as the (1) the absence of disease or (2) promoting good health. While food can certainly contribute to overall health, there is no single food that … Read more
[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]When was the last time you thought, “I’m really craving a walk” or “I feel like dancing”? Our bodies are made to move and if we allow them to, they will let us know when and what they’re needing for movement. That said, it’s certainly easy to become disconnected from our bodies in today’s world … Read more
[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Not feeling motivated to exercise? You’re not alone. Research shows that only 20% of people in the US exercise regularly. Many people experience what’s known as exercise resistance. Exercise resistance, not to be confused with “resistance exercise” is the tendency to avoid exercise. While some people live to move, others might find it comparable to filing their … Read more
[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]“Exercise is a celebration of what your body can do not punishment for what you ate” – author unknown Exercise is part of a healthy lifestyle. What type of exercise? This is completely up to you. The “right” type of exercise is whatever movement works best for you and your body. Not sure what that is? Read on … Read more