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Kamut Grain Bowl Recipe

Simple Caprese Grain Bowl Recipe

By Alissa Rumsey | September 6, 2018

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 own. I have a bit of a thing…

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How to Make Peace with Food

By Alissa Rumsey | August 16, 2018

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 make peace with food, not feel controlled by certain foods, decrease your cravings, and not feel that intense urgency to eat (hint: it’s not…

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Intuitive Eating Q&A Part 1

Intuitive Eating Q&A: Part 1

By Alissa Rumsey | June 18, 2018

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

By Alissa Rumsey | May 29, 2018

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 traveling.  This post is sponsored…

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Why It's Important To Eat Dessert

Why It’s Important to Eat Dessert

By Alissa Rumsey | April 10, 2018

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 on for my epiphany along with…

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23 Ways to Measure Progress Without Stepping on a Scale

23 Ways to Measure Progress Without Stepping on a Scale

By Alissa Rumsey | April 3, 2018

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 instead.  For almost 10 years, I stepped…

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Why You Should Never Weigh Yourself Again

Why You Should Never Weigh Yourself Again

By Alissa Rumsey | March 26, 2018

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 to check out part 2 of…

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Improve Your Body Image by Changing Who You Follow on Social Media

Improve Your Body Image by Changing Who You Follow on Social Media

By Alissa Rumsey | February 15, 2018

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. Whether we like it or not, social…

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My Journey to Becoming a Non-Diet Dietitian

My Journey to Becoming a Non-Diet Dietitian

By Alissa Rumsey | February 1, 2018

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 loss/diet focused dietitian to a non-diet/anti-det, intuitive eating dietitian.  The first…

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