The holidays are filled with the people we love, celebrations, and of course, food. It can be a challenging time for many, especially if your focus is on the calories and trying to avoid the charcuterie board or holiday cookies. Being stressed about food or your body can take away the enjoyment and your ability […]

Eating Disorders, Non-Diet Nutrition, Uncategorized

December 26, 2022

Intuitive Eating and the Holidays

The holidays are filled with great food, drinks and social activities. It is a time to enjoy what is going on around you and not count calories or be worried about eating “clean” foods. Food is an important part of day to day life and serves a purpose much larger than “fuel” (check out my […]

Health at Every Size, Men's Health, Non-Diet Nutrition, Women's Health

December 30, 2021

Food Freedom Reminders for the Holidays

hands holding holiday hot chocolate with marshmallows on a wooden table. Candy canes and presents surround the hot chocolate on the table

It is about to be the most wonderful time of the year! It is also the time of year where “health” coaches promote their challenges, plans, and programs in full force. In addition to these messages, we are also bombarded with “tips” such as: “to burn off _____ you need to do ____ squats/burpees/sprints”. Food […]

Eating Disorders, Health at Every Size, Men's Health, Non-Diet Nutrition, Women's Health

November 15, 2021

You Don’t Need to “Burn Off” Your Food