How Should I Track Free Samples at the Grocery Store?
Whenever I visit my favorite grocery store, H.E.B. (if you live in the Houston area you know what I’m talking about) I always seek out…
Category: Intuitive Eating
Overview of Intuitive Eating
Have you ever wondered what Intuitive Eating is all about? Maybe you have someone in your life who is working on implementing its principles but…
What Gives a Meal or Snack Sustaining Power?
Something important to consider is the sustaining power of your meals and snacks (AKA “mini meals”). I like to include a meal’s sustaining power as…
Putting Weight Loss On The Back Burner
Last week, I started training at a ninja gym. Not the masked guys in all black sneaking around assassinating people with throwing stars, obstacle course…
A Weight-Neutral Approach to Health
Focusing on weight loss in and of itself can be problematic so, maybe it’s time to look into how a weight-neutral approach can bring health…
Can the Scale Change How You See Your Body?
Does the number on the scale change how you see your body? When I first heard this question, it really made me think. I don’t…
Gentle Nutrition (Principle #10)
The final principle of Intuitive Eating is gentle nutrition. To be clear, these principles don’t necessarily follow any particular order. Everyone I’ve ever worked with…
Movement – Feel the Difference (Principle #9)
Intuitive eating proponents like the term “movement” to refer to physical activity of any kind. It’s a way of reframing it in a way that…
Respect Your Body (Principle #8)
To respect your body means … Accept your unique genetic blueprint. Stop criticizing your body’s size, shape, proportions, etc. Show compassion toward yourself and the…
Cope With Your Emotions With Kindness (Principle #7)
It’s important to learn to cope with your emotions with kindness and in ways that don’t always involve food. Intuitive Eating is not a cop-out…