Mindfulness

Your eating habits during the COVID19 pandemic may be different than normal but here's how to stay 'on path'. I had a couple of clients ask for some advice around handling “off path” eating during this COVID19 pandemic. Almost all of us are off of our regular routines, and many of us are feeling the stress and anxiety of the situation. So, I offered them a couple of suggestions as to how they might better stay on path, and...

How you eat is as important as what you eat As a busy working mom with a very busy mind, I fell into mindfulness meditation when I was looking for a way to clear my mind and be more present. In a world that encourages mindlessness, practicing mindfulness can have benefits, not only for your health and eating habits, but also for those around you. What is mindfulness? Simply put,...

It's been a little while since I've shared my story of how no more gluten means no more headaches for me. I shared in a post earlier here, about how my gluten intolerance came about and it wasn’t determined through blood tests and allergy tests. Getting my gluten intolerance under control was not something that happened from one week to the next, but rather few weeks and constant adherence. What’s changed since my last MRI and neurologist appointment in the spring...

How carbs and their importance has changed over the years I grew up in the 80’s, listening to the likes of Susan Powter (remember her?) talk about how an ounce of fat on the lips was surely going directly to the hips. So I, not unlike many other then-diet-obsessed, took the plunge into the high carb, low-fat world, devouring all of the fat-free or ultra-low fat items one could. Bagels,...

And why you don't need to be afraid Are you afraid to allow yourself to eat carbs because you fear you’ll gain weight or you’ll feel out of control once you have them? Carbs are often thought of as the “bad guy” when it comes to the 3 macronutrients — fats, proteins, and carbs. There are many unsubstantiated claims out there that can get stuck in your head,...

And what to do about it! So today I want to discuss three reasons why you are being driven to eat without feeling hungry, whether you are starting to eat without physiological hunger and/or not stopping your eating when you’re comfortably satiated. Remembering that eating without hunger is simply the only reason for weight gain or impediment to weight loss — and goes far beyond the...

When do you turn to food? Do you often turn to food for comfort when you’re tired, bored, stressed, or anxious? If you do this regularly, you are not alone. In fact, the majority of the time we are eating we are not necessarily hungry, but are eating for emotional reasons. It’s important to recognize these trends in yourself, not in a way to make yourself...