When you want to make a change, it’s wise to identify what barriers might stand in your way. This is most definitely applicable to adopting healthier behaviors around food and in my experience, the most common barrier is the all-or-nothing mentality. This type of...
Edited to add: I’ve written about this topic for an online publication where I talk more in depth about the division of responsibility and practical advice for parents. You can find that HERE. There are a lot of different recommendations, theories and opinions...
I love making salads. To me, the key to making a tasty and satisfying salad is to have lots of different colors, textures and flavors. To see how I achieve that, below I will share my basic formula. Base of greens: My two favorite are romaine lettuce (I love the...
I bet you have seen this before. It’s Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs and I feel really helps us understand why eating concerns, worries, frustrations and anxieties can feel all-consuming. According to this theory, when your basic need for food, eating and...
I typically shy away from sharing too much personal information. I would never want it to interfere with any client relationship or treatment plan. However, I’ve had a lot of thoughts running through my head the past few weeks and I hope it only adds to the...
Here are phrases I hear often: “Once I stop eating _______, I just can’t stop.” “I can’t help myself, it just happens.” “I can’t trust myself around _________ .” You get the idea. Hearing those phrases never sit right with me. Probably because that’s what I...
