Ask this Question Before You Decide to Diet (Again)
So you want to lose weight. The number one question you need to ask yourself before embarking on another diet is this...
Protect Your Peace
Sometimes all it takes is a moment to ruin your mental space. A glance in the mirror, something you read, someone you saw at the gym today, or a comment from your spouse or doctor, or parent. 'I wish my thighs looked different.' 'I hate when they talk about my weight.' 'I'm so big compared
Nourishing Notes – On Eating Enough
Trust me, your mind, body and soul will feel so much better when you are FED. Eat until you are satisfied. Eat enough. Eat what you need. This especially applies to those of us perpetually on the next diet or 'lifestyle change.' Restriction is so wrapped up into our behaviours with food
Nourishing Notes – Go Gently
Nourishment can look like showing yourself compassion when you haven't done all those healthy things you planned to do.Sometimes our well intentioned health goals are simply too much, all at once.We get excited. We are motivated. And, we are human beings who don't love change as much as we think we want it.It's okay. You're
Nourishing Notes – Rest Before Your Body Makes You
Give yourself the rest you need before your body and mind demand it of you through some form of dis-ease.Your body tells you all the time what it needs. It will whisper and nudge until it needs to scream. In some cases, the whispers come in gut feelings or intuition, in decisions that need to
Nourishing Notes – On Requesting Rest
If you are someone who is especially sensitive to the hustle and bustle of daily life, this is a necessity.
Reconnection is the Key
After months and years of listening to all of the voices outside of yourself when it comes to how or what to eat, you can end up feeling lost, frustrated and completely disconnected from your body and your self.The most powerful way to finally be and feel in control of your health, your body, and
Just Eat It
Stop talking about all the ‘healthy’ things you are eating and hoping to hear how good you are, while not talking about all the things you think others will judge you for. (Honestly, and sadly, the judgement happens.)Eat for nourishment. Eat simply. Eat with gratitude and pleasure. Eat slowly. Eat with presence. Eat and enjoy
This What Your Plate Needs Today
Your plate does not need approval. Not from your mom, husband, doctor, friend, or anyone. It needs to satisfy and nourish you, your senses, and your body appropriately. Period. As a dietitian, it’s always made me both sad and irritated when I hear, ‘don’t look at my plate/grocery cart’, or ‘don’t judge me’ when I’m
3 Easy Ways Boost Your Energy Level Today
‘I have no energy’, she said. And when we looked at her day to day ( as I do with all of my clients) these three things were consistent - not enough food, not enough quality sleep, way too much 'doing'. Eat MORE than you’re eating.If you’ve been on a diet, many diets, or live