Have you ever noticed how quickly women apologize for what’s on their plate?

Someone brings out a tray of cookies, and suddenly it turns into a confession booth:

• “I probably shouldn’t…”

• “Don’t judge me, I haven’t eaten much today.”

• “I know this isn’t the best choice…”

• “I’ll get

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Have you ever noticed that whenever we make a change in how we eat, move, or take care of ourselves… opinions seem to float in?

It's something I've been thinking about a lot lately, partly because I'm shifting how I support women, and partly because maybe you've felt that kind of thing too.

And it...

Every now and then, I realize I’ve let the spinach situation get out of hand, you know, that moment where it’s either cook it or watch it wilt into nothing. And since my house had already put in a firm request for no more soup, I needed to think of something else to make for dinner. 

I knew I had c...

Since shifting more into the non-diet space, I’ve been learning a lot of new things, both personally and professionally. I’m currently participating in a Body Image Coaching Mentorship program and have also worked with Kim Basler, whose work I continue to follow.

What I love about Kim’s work is how...

The other day I heard someone say they needed to "earn" their food.

A few months ago, I wouldn't have thought twice about it. I probably would've agreed, maybe even said the same thing. That's how most of us were taught to think: if you work out hard, you can eat more; if you eat too much, you'd be...

Have you ever caught yourself saying, “I’m just not disciplined enough,” or “I need structure or I don’t know how to eat”?
It’s interesting how we hold onto these quiet identities, even if we don’t say them out loud. They shape how we think, how we eat, and how we see ourselves, often without us eve...

I was looking to make something different for dinner. I had a handful of cherry tomatoes to use up from my garden, even this late in October! I didn’t feel like fussing too much, so I decided to throw together a crustless quiche. A few eggs, some peppers, red onion, and feta, and dinner was in the o...

"You look great! Have you lost weight?"

It sounds harmless. Kind, even.
We're taught to take it as praise, a sign we're doing something right.

But if you've ever been on the receiving end of that line, you know it can feel complicated.

The Message Behind It

On the surface, it's a compliment.
But ...

After the holidays, I always seem to have quite a bit of leftover turkey and ham, even after making soup! I usually make it into something else by day two of leftovers, when you're looking for something different. This is the perfect way to use them up. 

It's simple, satisfying, and tastes even bet...

I was listening to a podcast the other day where the host, who coaches from a non-diet perspective, was talking about how we tend to link every goal or struggle back to weight.

She shared an example of a client who said she wanted to lose weight so she could walk up the stairs without getting out o...

I love making soup this time of year, especially after Thanksgiving, when I usually have a turkey or ham bone sitting in the fridge. It’s such a great way to use what’s left and turn it into something comforting for the week ahead.

This Turkey & Rice Soup has become a bit of a fall tradition for me...