The Number One Form of Self Care (And It Takes No Time or Money)

lifestyle mindset Nov 13, 2017

Self care.  What does it even mean?

We hear about self care as though it’s some magical destination that you reach.  When you have that lifestyle that allows for it, such as a nanny, a housekeeper, and an overflowing bank account.

What we don’t hear much about it that self care is something we create for ourselves and...

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Wine, Cake and Willpower

lifestyle mindset Sep 13, 2017
I wanted to share a story with you about one weekend a couple months back, because it really highlighted for me how much my attitude towards food has shifted and evolved in the past few years.
 
We were hanging out with some close family members and having some drinks before going out for dinner.  I was drinking some red sparkling wine...
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How You Eat is Your Own Damn Business

lifestyle mindset nutrition Aug 02, 2017
I’ve gotten comments my entire life about how I eat.
 
That’s not terribly unusual for many people, I don’t think.  We’re all super nosey, lol, and want to know how, what and why other people are eating a certain way.  Even long before I became a Holistic Nutritionist, I was always intrigued by what was on...
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Cheat Meals and Redefining Our Relationship with Food

mindset nutrition Jun 06, 2017

I cringe when I hear people talking about cheat meals or days.

For some, it might be a great starting point to starting to eat a bit healthier the rest of the time if having that reward system keeps you in check.

However, in my opinion cheat meals are a short term solution to a long term goal.  What it really comes down to for most of us is...

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Hormonal Birth Control, Part I: Why I Stopped Taking The Pill After Eleven Years

lifestyle mindset nutrition May 31, 2017

Are you on the Pill?  Coming off of it?  Been on it at any point, or struggling with any type of hormonal issue?  Learn the exact steps to rebalance hormones and feel comfortable in your own skin with the FREE Hormone Happy Handbook. Grab your copy here.

Quick note before we begin: I am fully aware and appreciate...

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When Overwhelm Hits

lifestyle mindset May 17, 2017

We live in a fast-paced world where stress is considered the norm, and being “busy” is often considered a badge of honour.

Unfortunately, neither our bodies nor our minds respond well to this constant and sometimes self-induced stress.  Moreover when we are under a great deal of stress, it’s easy to let any form of...

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We Are What We Eat: Food, Mood and Mental Health

lifestyle mindset nutrition Apr 30, 2017

“You are what you eat.”

We’ve all heard this saying before, and when I sat down to write this I was curious about the origin of the saying.  It turns out it was written in 1826 by a French physician who strongly believed that what we consume affects our state of mind and our overall health.  In fact,...

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A Nutritionist Tells All: Meal Plans Set Us Up for Failure

mindset nutrition Apr 15, 2017

I think as a Holistic Nutritionist it can be surprising that I don’t offer meal plans, even as part of a package.

Here’s the thing: I don’t believe that meal plans work.

Don’t get me wrong, I’m all for having a general idea as to what you’re going to eat, especially if you cook most of your meals at home...

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Consistency in 8 Steps

lifestyle mindset nutrition Mar 14, 2017

I think for the most part, people realize that better health doesn’t happen overnight.  Many of us may have already tried the various diets, cleanses and detoxes that claim to help us lose weight, but the road to being comfortable in our skin and in great health is not a magic pill. It’s about making consistently healthy...

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Eating Fat Will Not Make You Fat

mindset nutrition Mar 08, 2017

We’ve all seen the magazine covers advertising something along the lines of “15 Snacks Under 200 calories” or “6 Dinners Under 500 calories.” They promise to help you shed weight by eating as little as possible, often at the price of compromising taste and cutting important ingredients like healthy fats. I was...

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