Picture me a few years ago, before I knew anything about Intuitive Eating, crying at the Thanksgiving table. How did I get here?! I had been having trouble with my skin so I decided to try a month-long elimination diet to see if I could figure out what was causing my breakouts. I eliminated a long list of foods. My main motivation was to see what was going on with my skin, but this diet is touted for being all about health. I, of course, cared about health, so I thought it w

Are you frustrated because you can’t seem to stick to your diet? You’ve likely tried a few different diets in hopes of finally being able to stick to something. What if I told you that you’re not the one failing? I hear so much frustration, guilt, and shame because most people think their cravings are just too strong. They beat themselves up for not having enough willpower. They decide they like food too much to be able to stick to anything. They are tired of starting over ag

If you follow me on social media, you know I recently read an article all about how the singer, Adele, had lost weight. It was all about how Adele has reemerged, how great she looks, and they showed photos of her at another celebrity’s party. If you are struggling with food or struggling with your body image, content like this probably makes you feel down. This article would have been pretty triggering to me just a few years ago. So why am I bringing this up? This is an exam

By now, you’ve probably heard about self-care and that it’s important, but what exactly does all that mean and why? Self-care is such an important part of feeling good and can have a significant impact on your quality of life. Keep reading for my top tips for self-care and how you can make it happen in your own life so you can reap all the benefits. So what is self-care? My favorite way to describe it is: any activity that you enjoy and that recharges your energy. It can be

My favorite morning routine and how to create your own

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