From “Food Porn” to Food Pleasure
There was a time in my life when I hid all my cookbooks in the basement. A weight-loss coach back then had told me to “get rid of all the food porn.” No cooking shows. No recipe browsing. No glossy cookbooks on the counter. It was all “too tempting,” she said. (And, yes, I paid […]
When Even Serena Shrinks: GLP-1s, Celebrity Endorsements, and the Business of Shame
When I saw the headline that Serena Williams is reportedly taking a GLP-1 medication — with her husband investing in the very company that makes it — I felt a punch in the gut. Serena has long been an icon of unapologetic strength, a woman who resisted the thin ideal in a world that tried […]
When Joyful Movement Starts to Feel Like a “Should”
What Happens When the Movement You Love Starts to Feel Like a Test? I’ve just come back from a week of hiking in the mountains. For six days straight, we tackled long, steep trails—beautiful, challenging, and honestly, a little brutal at times. Hiking is my favorite kind of movement. It usually grounds me, brings me […]
What the 5% Weight Loss “Success” Rate Really Means
We were camping last week when my husband, Rob, asked me a question that landed like a rock in my chest. We were talking about his body — how it’s changed over the years, how he’s been feeling in it, and some of the physical goals we’ve been dreaming about together. He lost over 100 […]
Chronic Pain and Weight
For those living in a bigger body, the simple fact is this: chronic pain is not taken seriously enough. Instead, we’re told by doctors to just “lose weight” or “exercise more”. But in many cases, that can often exacerbate the issue even more. Diet culture, along with medical culture, dismisses chronic pain. So where are […]
You Deserve To Feel Nourished
When I reflect back on my own journey towards a more attuned and intuitive way of eating, what’s really struck me is how this has really trickled into every other aspect of my life. I have become more mindful at work, more aware of my body’s needs during long days at the computer, and I’ve […]
Healing Your Relationship with Food and Exercise
There is so much complexity involved with our relationship with food. And when we get so caught up in the diets, the rules, the calorie counting, the step tracking, the activity tracking…it’s so easy to lose the connection that we have with ourselves. It’s always encouraging to talk to other women who are interested in […]
Let’s Talk Body Image
In a world inundated with images of society’s “thin ideal” and constant social media messages dictating how we should look and eat, the pressure to conform to societal standards can feel overwhelming. Most women have days where they struggle with “I hate my body!” moments, and if those thoughts are repeated day after day, it […]
Facing Your Fears
Friends, I can’t believe we’re already in 2024! I’m sitting here, writing this, just back from a mind-blowing trip to Costa Rica with Rob for his 50th birthday. Oh, the memories we made! But there’s one particular experience that’s etched in my mind, and it’s the reason I’m sharing this story of self-discovery and facing […]
The Anti-Diet Approach
I’m thrilled to share some valuable insights from a recent conversation I had with Leah Horton, a Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor and Master Health and Life Coach. Leah’s journey is a testament to the transformative power of intuitive eating and the anti-diet approach. As someone who has navigated the challenges of breaking free from the […]