How To Let Go of Weight Loss As Your Goal
It's the beginning of January, which means one thing: we get seriously seduced by diets and the hope that THIS is the year we'll finally fix our food/weight/body issues. Everywhere we look, people are raving about about the new program that has worked for them. "You...
How To Stop Beating Yourself Up For What You Eat
Do you find yourself always feeling guilty and criticizing yourself about something you ate? Whether it's after Thanksgiving dinner, post get together with friends, or after an 8 pm cookie binge, we constantly feel guilty about what we're eating. Here's how to stop...
How Long Will It Take To Feel ‘Normal’ Around Food?
Exactly 14 years ago I sat down across from the woman who would end up being my therapist. Almost before she had a chance to greet me, I desperately asked her: "How long will it take to feel normal around food? How long until I stop binging and overeating?" I needed...
The 3 Things You Must Know About “Food Issues” (From Our Retreat!)
I just wrapped up the inaugural Normal Eaters Retreat in Breckenridge, Colorado and it was…incredible. I left with my heart overflowing with emotion: Gratitude that I got to spend 4 days with the most honest, authentic, funny, beautiful group of women I’ve ever met....
“If I Eat What I Want, Will I Gain Weight?” (If This Is Your Fear, Read On)
Written by Jenn Hand, Holistic Nutritionist, Board Certified Health Coach, NBC-HWC When you’re obsessed with controlling your food intake, body size, and the number on the scale, the concept of “eating what you want” sounds foreign, frightening, and...
Here’s How To Stop Obsessing Over Food (Try These 3 Shifts!)
When you're feeling like food is the ONE thing that consumes you 24/7, it can feel overwhelming to think about how to stop obsessing over food. I've taken 3 of the most important shifts to start with to help your days feel more free! 1. Let weight loss come second....
You’re Working To Stop Dieting. Is It Bad To Still Want To Lose Weight?
At some point in this journey, if you are overweight, you may get confused. The ideas of “love your body as it is”, “accept yourself as you are”, “focus on health, not weight” and all of the other messages we receive on the journey can leave you feeling like there’s...
Can You Still Be Free With Food If You Have A Dietary Restriction?
Here's the catch 22 in the diet world: you're working diligently on being "normal" around food but you have some sort of food restriction, allergy, intolerance or preference for being vegetarian or vegan. The question is... Can you still be free with food if you have...