by Karen | May 2, 2020 | Body Image, Health at Every Size, Intuitive Eating, Recovery, Uncategorized
What is the set point theory of weight? We all have an internal thermostat that regulates our weight. This “thermostat” works by increasing the metabolism when the body begins to gain weight or when we eat excessive calories. When we lose weight, this...
by Karen | Apr 3, 2020 | Body Image, Fitness, Food & Nutrition, Health at Every Size, Intuitive Eating, Mindful Eating, Recovery
These are difficult times. Social isolation. Physical distancing. Heightened fear, stress and anxiety. People getting laid off and filing for unemployment. Not sure when your next paycheck is coming. Grocery stores are out of toilet paper, flour and pasta… (WTF...
by Karen | Feb 3, 2020 | Food & Nutrition, Health at Every Size, Intuitive Eating, Mindful Eating, Recovery
Intermittent fasting has been around for several years, but like all diets, they tend to recycle themselves. Now it appears IF is all the rage again! It’s popular for those who want to lose weight and “feel better/ healthier.” Some even claim that fasting will prevent...
by Karen | Jan 20, 2020 | All, Food & Nutrition, Health at Every Size
I finally saw #gamechangers and while it wasn’t a game changer for me personally, I know a lot of people are now jumping on the vegan bandwagon. Game Changers argues that eating any animal products—including meat, fish, eggs, and dairy—can worsen athletic performance,...
by Karen | Jan 17, 2020 | All, Health at Every Size
As much as Intuitive eating is getting more press and media these days, diet culture is still alive and kicking. Unfortunately, in spite of all our efforts to #enddietdietculture, people are still doing the Keto or the Noom or the whatever. Dieting is too seductive...
As a Nutrition Therapist and Certified Intuitive Eating Coach with a background in both nutrition science and psychology, I guide people to find their own philosophy of eating which results in freedom and empowerment around food and weight issues. 