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
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...
by Barbara Spanjers
One of the most common things I hear is “I’m an emotional eater!” And although I empathize with the experience of eating in a way that feels out of control, that isn’t necessarily emotional eating. And while it’s true that emotional...
by Barbara Spanjers
Is it possible to be on a diet without knowing it? Well, I had the pleasure of chatting about that with personal trainer Catherine Basu of Fit Armadillo® for her The Fit Fifteen Podcast. We discussed diets in disguise – you know, those plans that don’t use...
