Why We are Drawn to Diets
Diet culture is a system of beliefs about body size and food that lead to behaviors that are harmful for our physical and mental well-being
What is Food Freedom and Why is it Something to Pursue?
Food freedom is making choices about food that have nothing to do with other people. When you eat at regular intervals, your body relaxes and your mind releases the obsession because it’s fed and safe.
What Practicing and Teaching Pilates Regularly for the Past Year has Taught Me.
I’ve never been one to do things slowly but Pilates has given me awareness and the ability to slow down in new ways. Here are 3 ways teaching Pilates has changed me over the past year.
The Complexity of Body Changes and Body Neutrality
Body neutrality centers around the idea that we can exist in our bodies without giving them too much negative or positive thought.
Debunking the Myth: Why ‘Abs Are Made in the Kitchen’ Is a Harmful Fallacy
Why the phrase “abs are made in the kitchen” is a fallacy. For a long time I went along with it. After all, you are what you eat, right? Well, not exactly.
5 Steps To Start Accepting Your Body
Instead of looking at the external, think of what your body has done and is currently doing for you. Make a list that you can access when you don’t like what you see in the mirror.
Family Friendly Program
Welcome to your meal plan! Here you will find a great starter plan for you and your family, along with an itemized grocery list and delicious recipes. I love meal planning because it makes my life easier and helps me prioritize selfcare.
My Questionable Relationship With Movement
If you’ve heard or read about my history with food, none of this is going to surprise you. And if you happen to be one of the many people who puts nutrition, exercise, and body size in one category, then let’s bond over our similarities.
How to *Start* Healing Your Relationship With Food
These 4 tips will help you begin to love food and yourself again. The journey to healing can start NOW!
Healthy Body Image Hacks For This Holiday Season
The Holidays are often rough when it comes to body image issues. Because our culture at large is weight-centric, it infiltrates our family units. So, as we gather with our friends and family for the Holidays, it’s common to hear lots of body talk.