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INTUITIVE EATING: A How-To
In holistic nutrition and the psychology of eating we are guided by the philosophy of intuitive eating. Intuitive eating is the process of becoming more attuned to the body’s natural
Positive Body Image Defined
The forbidden topic of body image. We all have body image, and that’s not necessarily a bad thing. It is completely natural to develop feelings about how we look and
Psychology of eating secrets: STRESS uncovered
Most of us are aware that eating whole foods is simply a function of good nutrition and physical activity and a good night’s rest are functions of good health. But
What to do (and not do) when it comes to WEIGHT LOSS
There are so many articles published on this topic and I did not want to give you another list of things to do and not do to remember. Albeit a
Get the Skinny on Primary & Secondary Foods
When we talk about food we are typically talking about the foods we consume to nourish our bodies and not the foods that nourish a healthy well-balanced life. The truth
A New Approach to Nutrition
Let’s try something new. Our goal today is to try and forget everything we think we know about food, nutrition and dieting. Over the course of our lives, we have
THE TRUTH ABOUT WEIGHT
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
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
