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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? This week I'm delving more into how you can tell if Intuitive Eating is right for you and I'm sharing some of...
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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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How to Get Started with Intuitive Eating
Last week I shared an overview of Intuitive Eating. Today I want to elaborate on that topic by sharing how to start Intuitive Eating. Here are five tips to start to heal your relationship with food and bring out the intuitive eater inside of you. Intuitive eaters let...
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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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The Best Food and Beauty Brands at the 2017 Foundermade Consumer Discovery Show
I received a free media pass from Foundermade to attend the Consumer Discovery show. As always, all opinions and thoughts are my own. I got the chance to attend the Foundermade Consumer Discovery Show last weekend, held at Spring Studios in New York City. The show...
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How Dieting Leads to Candy Binges
As Halloween candy takes over store shelves, advice on how to resist such candy takes over nutrition headlines. But the science of eating behavior shows that the more we try not to eat something, the more likely we are to overeat it. So before you vow to keep all of...
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High-Protein Apple Cinnamon Overnight Oats
Looking for a quick and easy make-ahead breakfast? Look no further! This 5-ingredient overnight oat recipe is sweet and creamy and high in protein thanks to Bolthouse Farms Plant Protein Milk, which is made with pea protein. This post is sponsored by Bolthouse Farms....
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3 Daily Habits That Have Changed My Life This Year
Health is about way more than just food and fitness. This year I’ve been focusing on small daily changes to improve my body and mind. Here are three daily wellness habits I’ve started this year that have changed my life in a big way. 1. I Started Wearing A Watch I...
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Ask Yourself This Before (and After) You Eat
Kids are great at knowing how to eat when they're hungry and stop when they're full. As adults, we lose touch with this sensation. Many of my clients tell me they can't remember the last time they actually felt hungry. The hunger-fullness scale is one of my favorite...
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Why Is There So Much Confusion Over Nutrition?
What is a balanced diet? If you aren't sure the answer to this, you're not alone! A big part of the problem: there is way too much focus on individual nutrients and food groups. Here's why you should take a step back, or risk losing the forest for the trees. ...
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Coconut oil: is it as healthy as you think?
Coconut oil has grown in popularity over the past few years, as it's touted as a health food and a cure-all to everything from acne to diabetes and obesity. But is it really that incredible - or does all that saturated fat carry some risks? Coconut oil has grown in...
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Here’s What Happened When I Gave Up My Gym Membership for a Year
I gave up my gym membership over a year ago and I'm in better shape than ever. Here's how I make it work - and how you can too. I used to be a gym rat. Ever since joining my first gym as a senior in high school, I was hooked on weight training and never looked back....
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Moroccan Eggs in a Basket
Did you know May is National Egg Month? I’ve teamed up with the American Egg Board to celebrate by creating this delicious Moroccan Eggs in a Basket recipe packed full of veggies and featuring the warming flavor of garam masala. This is a sponsored blog post and I was...
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