Did you know that Mindful Eating Month is celebrated the whole month of January?   Every New Year people make the resolution to “stick to their diet.” However, this diet resolution can lead to an unhealthy relationship with food and body. Put your best foot forward and start your New Year on a positive note…

What better way to ring in the new decade than to pop open a bottle of champagne? This bubbly drink is most often consumed by many on New Year’s Eve. Hence, December 31st has been declared National Champagne Day! In 1662 English Scientist Christopher Merret conducted experiments with sugar that created a secondary fermentation that…

The holiday season is a joyous time, but can also be a very stressful time as you may need to plan, cook, clean and entertain many guests. This stress can start to affect how you listen to your body, which is why it’s important you take the time to take care for yourself!   You…

What comes to mind when you hear the word “snack”?  Do you think of unhealthy, salty or sugary foods?  Most people associate the word snack with an unhealthy food choice because foods marketed as “snack foods” are typically processed foods laden with excess calories, fat, and sodium.   According to Dictonary.com, the definition of snack…

The holidays are an enjoyable time, but between the planning, cooking, cleaning and spending time with families and friends it can become very stressful.  It can be easy to get lost in the shuffle of the holidays, but I am here to help you!   Here are 6 tips to keep you mindful and cheerful…

BOO! Did Halloween scare you? Are you feeling uneasy with the haunting holiday of sweets approaching? Halloween is always a difficult, but extremely important time to practice mindful eating, but don’t worry! I’ve got you covered.   When you think of Halloween, the first few things that come to mind are probably costumes, trick-or-treating, pumpkin…

I have spent a lot of time discussing the freedom from dieting that intuitive eating can provide.  That certainly is the beauty of being mindful.  But one principle that people sometimes struggle with is “Respecting Your Fullness.”  This principle involves really tuning in while you’re eating, and being able to recognize when you have had…

When you are on an airplane and the emergency procedures are being explained, do you notice they tell you to always put your oxygen mask on first before helping others?  The reason you are told to do that is so that you are able to help others.  If you disregard your mask and try to…