Mindfulness

Don’t be held hostage to compulsive exercise. If you’ve ever been involved in a pursuit of weight loss, it’s almost certain that you’ve already stepped into a gym (even if you don’t feel like it at all). And if you’ve ever gone to a gym, it’s very likely that you’ve already come across the terms “no pain, no gain” or...

Here in my hometown of Calgary, AB, Canada, it’s definitely feeling like fall. The pumpkin spice lattes are in full force, and the air is crisp and cool. This time of year is ideal for taking a look at how you’re doing with any goals or systems that you decided to put in place for getting your healthy lifestyle back...

I just love this time of year — the transition from summer to Fall. The colors of leaves are changing, weather and temperature are changing, schedules and routines are changing, kids are back at school and our lives are ready for an overall change. Every season brings an opportunity to change our diet and our lifestyle and it is such...

We will work on learning to stop eating when our body tells us that we have had enough, and not when there is no food left on our plate. But what is the “Clean Plate Club”? It is a group of people who usually do not stop until they have eaten everything that is on their plate. This behavior occurs regardless of how much has been served or the body’s signs of fullness. What made you join the infamous club? First of all, let’s be clear: you were not...

The holistic nutrition world is full of conflicting information, most of it well-intentioned and backed by scientific studies and testimonials. Many of my clients come to me with an impressive knowledge of calories and dietary theories, but ultimately they’re confused by the contradictions, and disconnected from their own instincts and body wisdom. External food rules and nutrition facts can present...

If there’s one type of food that people often say they want to cut down on, it’s dessert. In fact, around 67% of Americans say that they are actively trying to limit their sugar intake. While for some, this wariness towards desserts is due to sensitive dietary restrictions, for many it’s because of a long-troubled relationship with desserts. But let’s...

With fall around the corner (or so Starbucks says), and the holidays fast approaching, you might be reflecting more on your social eating habits and behaviors. In the height of the pandemic, we were in full control of everything we put into our bodies. No parties, no barbeques, no donuts in the breakroom, just us and our kitchen. And while...