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
If you combine last week’s theme of being curious with this week’s theme of being self-compassionate, you pretty much have the answer to how to have peace with food and your body. Judgment is the enemy, whereas curiosity and compassion will change your life for the...
by Barbara Spanjers
A letter for when it’s time to walk away. Dear Diet, I know this is not the most personal way to do this, but it’s hard for me to face you without getting sucked back in to your insanity. You have been such an important part of my life that I am not entirely...
by Barbara Spanjers
Anything you eat can and will be used against you in a court of self-judgment. Are there any foods you feel guilty about eating? Chips? Ice cream? Bread? If yes, then your inner Food Police are probably running the show. The idea of “good” and “bad” foods is so...
