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Weight loss methods

8/9/2019

We all know someone who lost weight and kept it off. However, how many people do you know who have lost weight and gained it all back (+ more)? How many people do you know who are “fighting” their weight? Chances are when you look at the numbers, for every 1 person you know who kept it off, you know another 20 "battling" their body. Why do so many struggle and what's the solution? Read on for more.

When competition turns ugly

8/6/2019

Competitions at heart, are supposed to be fun. They foster a little pressure to motivate us to do more and push ourselves. The encouragement from others and exhilaration of progress feels like a snowball - intensifying with each turn. But as time moves on, there’s a risk the stress can go too far.

Colliding worlds - potty training and intuitive eating

7/30/2019

I’ve been up to my eyeballs in bodily functions lately. Between feeding my crew, changing diapers, potty training our oldest, and my nutrition practice, I’m running the gambit of the food life cycle. The combination has created some interesting observations about how they're all related - and it's not what you think.

A few months ago we decided it was time to potty train the oldest. He was 2 ½ years old and clearly done with wearing diapers. I was terrified with visions of months on end of bodily fluids all over the house (ugh ugh ugh). I also had zero idea how to go about potty training. How do you teach someone to do something that you seemingly “just know” how to do?

Food talk during the holidays

11/20/2018

The start of the holiday season is here! This season is a joyful time in many ways but catching up with family and friends has its challenges - especially if you're shifting your relationship with food and your body. Read on below for a few thoughts...

WHAT is WRONG with me?!

11/13/2018

Countless women have set foot in my office complaining of unexplained weight gain, exhaustion, difficulty sleeping, and unclear food sensitivities. They are convinced something is wrong with them and they’re only in my office because either the doctor told them to come or they believe it must be cause they’re “eating wrong.” Labs for thyroid function, allergies, anemia, deficiencies, and diabetes are normal. There is nothing “clinically” wrong with them. What is going on?!

Food rules: Friend or foe?

11/8/2018

Meal plans are the top request in a dietitian's office - "just tell me what I can eat." It’s no secret that diet programs impose rules on your life - what you can eat, what you can’t eat, where you can eat, and when. While rules seem great, they have pretty serious drawbacks. Why?

Running during pregnancy

9/14/2018

Exercising terrified me when I was expecting Tucker (my 1st kiddo). My doctor gave me the green light early on but I wanted limits about speed and distance to keep my little bundle safe. I searched for research but there were no formal guidelines about how far or how fast I could go. Reading other mom blogs about exercise calmed my nerves, so I thought I'd share my experience. If you're expecting or hoping to be, here's what I learned in the last 5 years.

Family norms - a case study

8/29/2018

While continuing education, supervision, and working with clients teaches me a lot about eating behaviors, my most interesting experience has been exploring my own relationship with food compared to my husband's. We come from very different backgrounds - especially when it comes to how our families approached food. As a result how we view when to eat, what to eat, and when to stop eating is SO different! Click below to read more...

"I don't have self-control"

8/27/2018

One of the obsession with nutrition over the years has been the tenet of "self-control" or "willpower." Similarly, most patients initially complain that their problem is, "I just don't have any self control." It leaves me wondering, what exactly IS this oh so elusive "self-control" we all desire? And how do we strengthen it?

Fueling high school athletes

8/22/2018

Time to launch into another year of high school sports. If you're a coach (or a parent) you might be trying to figure out ways to get your athletes to reach their full potential. Check out the below post to understand some of the challenges (and solutions) in keeping teenage athletes fueled.