Sep 24, 2014 | Food 'n Stuff, Freedom From Dieting
Oh, those sneaky little food rules we have for ourselves. They can creep up on us when we least expect it. I can’t eat after 7 pm I have to have a salad for lunch during the work week I am allowed to eat cereal only on weekends Or my favorite… (because I...
Sep 9, 2014 | Freedom From Dieting
We’ve all been there. You do so good during the week and then go crazy with the pizza, apps, desserts, and “I’d like fries with that” on the weekends. Then, come Monday, you promise yourself that this, seriously, is the day you are going to...
Sep 2, 2014 | Food 'n Stuff, Freedom From Dieting
Written by Jenn Hand, Holistic Nutritionist, Board Certified Health Coach, NBC-HWC Yep, I also used to think that everything would be better if I was skinnier. It was like being thin was the be-all, end-all solution to every single problem I had. Here is what I...
Aug 27, 2014 | Food 'n Stuff, Freedom From Dieting
We all have secrets. For some of us, it’s something minor like pretending to love action movies to appease your significant other. Or telling little white lies like “No, your outfit looks great” (when in reality you think it looks like it was made circa 1979). For...
Aug 5, 2014 | Food 'n Stuff, Freedom From Dieting, Life Lessons
We are surrounded by messages that tell us we have to cut back on calories to lose weight. We’ve been brainwashed to think the less we eat, the skinnier we will be. And our society applauds those who eat like birds. How many times have you heard… I haven’t eaten...
Jul 29, 2014 | Emotions and Eating, Freedom From Dieting
Going out to eat used to send me into a panic. Here is how the situation usually panned out: 1. I knew I had dinner plans, so I would try not to eat that much during the day because I wanted to save up the calories and “splurge” at dinner. I was usually so...
Jul 9, 2014 | Food 'n Stuff, Freedom From Dieting, Nourishment and Self Care
I have two awesome announcements for you today. 1. Healing From Within has OFFICIALLY opened its doors! I’m super excited for this program to finally be shared with the world. I began my business with this idea and it is finally come to fruition! It is an 8-week...
Jun 23, 2014 | Body Beliefs, Freedom From Dieting
Have you been plagued with the “Ugh, I feel so fat today” virus? Then check out these helpful hints!
Mar 19, 2014 | Emotions and Eating, Freedom From Dieting, Uncategorized
Written by Jenn Hand, Holistic Nutritionist, Board Certified Health Coach, NBC-HWC Have you ever had one of those days where nothing seems to be going right? You are super stressed out about work, your significant other is irritating the *%$& out of you, your...
Nov 19, 2013 | Freedom From Dieting, Life Lessons, Uncategorized
For so many years, I equated achieving my ideal weight with achieving happiness. I believed they were synonymous. If I could just reach my perfect weight, hold on to it and never let it go, than I would finally be content. It was an endless struggle, because each time...
Nov 5, 2013 | Emotions and Eating, Freedom From Dieting, Uncategorized
Oh, the countless times I’ve come to meals anxious, upset, and overwhelmed. It didn’t have to be a holiday or a special occasion; even the most basic meal used to give me anxiety. I would be completely and totally in my head, attempting to follow all the...
