Tag Food

Satisfaction Guaranteed

What if I give in to the pleasure of eating and never want to stop? Trust is a powerful word in all relationships and food is not different. The trust in this relationship needs to be with your body and its ability to let you know when you are satisfied. Some food is there for [...]
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The Nutrition Piece of the Puzzle

When you tell someone to listen to their body about when, what, and how much to eat, the first look you get is one of distrust. “But I want to lose weight?” “Then I will always want french fries and dessert, not fruit and veggies.” Then I talk to them about unconditional permission to include [...]
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Weighing Your Options

In honor of Eating Disorder Awareness Week, I think it is time to think about weight and what role it plays in overall picture of health.  Health comes in many sizes. When you are contemplating a change in your eating patterns and looking for a healthier lifestyle, it is important to think about the scale. [...]
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Getting Off the Ride

In the book on intuitive eating, the authors talk about the guilt deprivation seesaw. It is as it sounds. When you are in a state of dieting or deprivation and feel you are being “good”, then you feel better about yourself. When you do not restrict foods banned to the naughty list, you feel guilty. [...]
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Snacking: Smart Ways to Snack

Is snacking healthy? If you have been reading my blog you know any question I ask is never black and white. It is usually the why behind it that matters. Ask yourself: 1. Are you hungry? How long has it been since you last ate? Was your last meal balanced enough? This is important to [...]
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Gaining Awareness With Food

On the Center for Mindful Eating website it states, “Awareness of the moment is where change can begin”. Being mindful and aware of your surroundings without judgement applies to many areas of life, one of which is mindful eating. When someone practices mindful eating, they acknowledge the food they have chosen for taste and nourishment, [...]
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