by Barbara Spanjers
Raise your hand if you just “know” you’ll fail at Intuitive Eating. Maybe you’ve already had that experience. At its heart, Intuitive Eating is a way to help you heal your relationship with food. Research studies indicate that this non-diet...
by Barbara Spanjers
Are you as tired of these kinds of headlines as I am? Never Eat Anything You Can’t Pronounce! Never Eat These 5 Foods! If You Eat That Nutter Butter, You Are a Bad Mom! Okay, I made that last one up, but it’s definitely the subtext of a gazillion blog posts, articles,...
by Barbara Spanjers
Intuitive eating and mindful eating sound great, right? But what if your world doesn’t want to cooperate? Here are some personal examples of what intuitive eating in real life might look like. Hope it’ll help you see how these practices can work for you, even when...
by Barbara Spanjers
If the title of this article seems surprising, stick with me. Over the last few weeks, you’ve started shifting your way of being and how that relates to eating. So far I’ve suggested you be: grateful, nourished, mindful, self-compassionate, and curious. Within those...
by Barbara Spanjers
What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the word “nourished?” If it has to do with nutrition, that’s understandable. Merriam Webster defines nourish as: to provide (someone or something) with food and other things that are needed to live, be healthy,...
by Barbara Spanjers
What happens when you are surrounded by an abundance of delicious food? Whether it’s the holiday season, vacation time, or socializing with friends, it’s common to feel tempted by goodies. If the thought of the ubiquitous box of donuts in the break room...