If you’ve read some of my other blog posts or spent time on my Instagram, you know I used to struggle with my relationship with food. I used to restrict my food, then binge, feeling out of control. I used food to numb emotions and I felt trapped by the rules and deprivation. I felt unhappy with my body and I was tired of falling off track and having to start over again. Since then, I have completely healed my relationship with food and feel free. I am the healthiest version o

I recently got the opportunity to hop on a coaching call with one of the founders of Health Coach Institute. This is where I have received all of my training, and I really believe it’s the best coaching school. My experience has been transformational so you can imagine my excitement when I got a call asking if I wanted to be coached by her. This was a live demo for 200 other people and it felt quite vulnerable, but I knew that I was with other supportive people who were eager

Hello! Melissa here to tell you about the ways that transforming your relationship with food and health transforms your life. But first, lets talk about why I’m even talking about life stuff when I’m a health coach. Health is only one piece of all the things that determine our quality of life. There are four others and it’s important to look at all of these as a whole unit. The five areas are known as the Big 5, and they are health, career, finances, relationships and spirit

It has been a whirlwind of a month! I’ve been traveling all month long- from Mexico, El Paso, San Diego, Houston, Cape Cod, and Martha’s Vineyard. I was thinking about my trip to Mexico to visit family and I remembered that just a few years ago, I really struggled with the food every time I went home. I wanted to be able to enjoy my trip and eat all the amazing Mexican food, but this diet mentality followed me everywhere I went. I obsessed about the calories and exercise and

National Donut Day was exactly one week ago today and if you’re anything like the me a few years ago, it may have looked something like this: Days Before: -Anticipate the day arriving with a nervous energy -Tell yourself you’re not going to have anything because you are trying to reach your goal weight or body -Tell yourself okay maybe you’ll make some healthy donuts -Look up nutrition facts online on donuts -Beat yourself up for even thinking about having a donut Day Of: -Se

You likely already know that preparing your own food is the best way to stay in control of what goes into your body and make sure you stay healthy and energized, but sometimes life happens and you need to grab a quick bite while you’re out and about. When you find yourself wanting to eat out on your lunch break, it’s really useful to have a few go-tos in mind. This is a great way to set yourself up for success and make sure you choose high-energy options. You'll notice that t

There are three days left of 2017 and you are likely setting some intentions for the year ahead. While some of them may have to do with food, there is so much more that determines how we feel on a day to day basis. Let's talk about some out-of-the-box ways to think about nourishing your body, mind and spirit… So, why would I use the word “nourishment” if I’m not talking about food? The reason I am using the word nourishment outside of its regular foodie context is because we

Melissa here to help you learn what mindful eating is all about and how it can help you keep your weight down. But first, why am I talking about eating mindfully anyway? Good question! In the modern world we eat for convenience rather than for nutrition. We eat for instant gratification rather than long-term health benefits. Can you imagine learning a new way of slow eating in which you actually get to experience the tastes and textures of your food rather than wolfing it dow