At any given point in the day we, women, are bombarded with marketing and advertising efforts promoting a “skinnier you”. The headlines on ads or magazine covers read “how to…
Month: April 2019
The quest for perfectionism leads to abuse
Perfectionism exists everywhere — including nutrition and wellness. Many of us are on the quest to creating the perfect body, maintaining the ideal weight and having the perfect lifestyle and…
How an obsession with weight loss prevents weight loss
This time last year you committed to yourself that 2019 was going to be your year. You were going to start leading a healthier lifestyle by eating more greens, cutting…
What is ORTHOREXIA?
You may be asking yourself — “What is orthorexia? Is that a new type of eating disorder?” Although orthorexia is not currently recognized as a clinically legitimate eating disorder, many…
WHY DIETS DON'T WORK (Part 1)
Raise your hand if are on a diet or have ever been on a diet? Don’t be ashamed. My hand is raised. Over the course of my life, I have…
Body Image and the Importance of Loving Touch
You may or may not realize this, but the feelings you have about your body, your “body image,” are closely related to your feelings of self-worth. If we believe we…