by Barbara Spanjers
I was sitting in a cafe, enjoying some boysenberry mascarpone toast (seriously, it was a great morning) and minding my own business when my ears were assaulted by Diet Culture. A woman seated at the table next to me commented as she perused the menu: I’m trying to eat...
by Barbara Spanjers
How many myths and misconceptions are there about intuitive eating? Let me count the ways. Because dieting (even if it doesn’t use the word “diet”) is the dominant framework out there, these misunderstandings are understandable. It can be difficult...
by Barbara Spanjers
You may have heard that diets don’t work,1 and that intuitive eating is an alternative. But just what is intuitive eating? In short, it’s about building trust in your body to know what, when, and how much to eat. Sounds simple, right? But simple is not...
by Barbara Spanjers
This post was originally published on December 16, 2015, and updated on December 9, 2019. Ah, the holidays – when people let their guard down around food. For many, it’s like a weeks-long “cheat day,” where the assumption is that this time of...
by Barbara Spanjers
Intuitive eating is a powerful antidote to the nonstop diet messages out there. It’s an approach that helps you heal your relationship with food and yourself. As a mental health therapist and wellness coach, I’ve utilized intuitive eating with clients...
by Barbara Spanjers
Intuitive eating is gaining traction as an alternative to all the diet noise out there. By helping you learn to trust your body, this approach is a powerful way to heal your relationship with food. Wondering how to start intuitive eating? Here are some tips. If you...
