Alissa’s Blog
7 Tools to Help You Stay Focused and Productive
As a nutrition entrepreneur, saying I have a lot on my plate would be an understatement. Over the past few years, I’ve relied on several different tools to keep me focused, efficient, and productive. If you’re looking for ways to better focus and produce more work, in...
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Eating for Fullness vs. Satisfaction – What’s the Difference?
A lot of attention is paid to paying attention to how full you feel, and how to stop eating when you feel that fullness. But by focusing only on fullness, we miss an important part of intuitive eating: satisfaction. Read on for the difference between fullness vs...
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Intuitive Eating Q&A: Part 2
Intuitive Eating can be a difficult process, especially in the beginning. There have been a few questions that came through in my private Intuitive Eating and Body Image Support Facebook group (please join if you haven't already!) that I want to address today. Read on...
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Simple Caprese Grain Bowl Recipe
This KAMUT® Caprese Grain Bowl recipe features all the flavors of your favorite salad in a simple grain bowl form. I’ve partnered up with Kamut International to bring you this post, meaning I was compensated for my time, but as always, all thoughts and opinions are my...
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Why You Should Ditch The Diet
Today’s the day. It’s the day you commit to ditching the diet for good. Registration is now open for my FREE Ditch the Diet Challenge - it all starts September 10th. In this weeks blog, I’ll discuss how to know if this challenge is right for you, what you’ll get if...
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What is Intuitive Eating?
Intuitive eating is a way of eating that has nothing to do with diets, meal plans, discipline or willpower. It's about getting back to your roots and learning to trust your body again. Here's an overview of Intuitive Eating including the science behind it, the ten...
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How to Conquer Your Trigger Foods
Is there really such a thing as food addiction? Is it possible to keep your trigger foods in your house and not overeat them? Read below to find out how to conquer your trigger foods and stop overeating (hint: it's not what you think!). Dieting teaches us that...
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Intuitive Eating Q&A: Part 1
Intuitive Eating can be a challenging process, especially in the beginning. What if you never crave vegetables? How can you stop feeling guilty after eating sweets? How do you know if you are honoring your hunger? These are questions that we have all contemplated–you are not alone! Read on for my answers and tips to help you during your Intuitive Eating journey.
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My 8 Travel Essentials to Stay Healthy and Beat Jet Lag
As a frequent traveler, my suitcase always includes several essentials that help me stay healthy, avoid jet lag, and maintain my routine no matter where in the world I am. Here are my tips on what to pack in order to beat jet lag and how to stay healthy while...
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Probiotics & Prebiotics: Do You Need Both?
I get a ton of questions when it comes to gut health, especially about probiotics and prebiotics. It’s a trendy topic but can be really confusing. What are they? Do you need probiotics AND prebiotics? What foods have them? Do you need a probiotic supplement? I'm...
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Why It’s Important to Eat Dessert
Most people have some type of “trigger food” - that one food that they can’t keep in the house, for fear of overeating. For me, that was dessert. When I finally made peace with food and gave myself unconditional permission to eat all foods a funny thing happened. Read...
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23 Ways to Measure Progress Without Stepping on a Scale
Last week I talked about why you should never weigh yourself. This week I'm bringing you part 2 of this series and am showing you ways to measure your progress (that aren't weight loss). So get ready to toss your scale and start tracking your progress this way...
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Why You Should Never Weigh Yourself Again
If you're like most people, stepping onto the scale is a part of your regular routine. But chances are, it's doing you more harm than good. Here are five (science-backed) reasons why you should stop weighing yourself and get rid of your scale - for good. And be sure...
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How To Improve Your Body Image in Two Simple Steps
If you struggle with your body image, there is one simple thing you can do to improve the perception of your body: change who you follow on social media. Here's more info why this works, plus a list of body positive Instagram accounts you can (and should) follow. ...
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Chocolate Covered Strawberry Smoothie
In the spirit of celebrating love this month (and beyond) I bring you this delicious Chocolate Covered Strawberry Smoothie. Enjoy on your own or share with a special someone. Today is Valentine’s Day, and you know what that means? CHOCOLATE! I have always been a...
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My Journey to Becoming a Non-Diet Dietitian
I've been a dietitian for almost 10 years, but only recently started truly practicing Intuitive Eating. Since utilizing this approach I've seen a massive change in my client's success rate. But this journey wasn't easy for me - here's how I went from being a weight...
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What Kind of Eater Are You?
There are several different eating personalities - intuitive eating being just one of them. While intuitive eating is the end goal, chances are you aren't there quite yet. Here's how to figure out if you are an intuitive eater and - if not - what type of eater you are...
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Is Intuitive Eating Right for You?
Intuitive Eating is the opposite of diet. It lets you make peace with food and re-discover your ability to just eat normally. But does Intuitive Eating work? I'm delving more into how you can tell if Intuitive Eating is right for you and I'm sharing some of the most...
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How to Get Rid of Your Internal Food Police
The food police are the unreasonable rules in your head, created by dieting and diet culture, that cause you to feel guilty. These rules are housed deep in your brain and pop up on a daily basis to govern your food decisions. It’s impossible to view eating as a...
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Why You Shouldn’t Go On A Diet This Year
Another year, another opportunity to make a resolution. If you're like the majority of American's, you may have made a New Year's Resolution to get healthier or lose weight. But here's why you shouldn't go on a diet this year. It's January, which means we are all...
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