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...
Specializing in self-care plans is a good descriptor of what I do. That is opposed to making weight loss or diet plans, which is actually what most people come to me seeking help with. I find that people can be confused by that, especially when they believe that...
Over the past 10 years, I have had the privilege of working with many individuals who suffer from mental illness – eating disorders, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder and obsessive-compulsive disorder being the most common. I am continually amazed at how much...
There’s been a bit of controversy and discussion lately on the subject of “clean-eating”, on-line nutrition information, and the pursuit of perfect health (otherwise referred to in some circles as “orthorexia”). I’ve read a lot of great articles on this subject in...
Making peace with food can often feel out of reach. It’s human nature to want concrete objectives for how to do that, a checklist if you will. Unfortunately, that’s just not how it works. While I do like to help my clients with a certain amount of (flexible)...
