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
It can come out of nowhere, and it seems like The Universal Truth: you feel fat. Unlike its very distant cousin, Bad Hair Day (which has some basis in reality), feeling fat is typically a subjective experience. It rarely has anything to do with your actual size (or...
by Barbara Spanjers
Halloween is just around the corner. How could I forget? My kids have been reminding me every day that we – gasp! – didn’t purchase our Halloween candy yet. Waiting until T-minus-5 days to buy the candy is apparently cutting things too close. In this...
by Barbara Spanjers
You’ve seen Fitspiration graphics. On the surface, they inspire you to challenge yourself. To make exercise a regular part of your life. To be fit. To be healthy. Sounds good. But these toned up messages have a downside. Beneath the motivating surface, Fitspiration is...
by Barbara Spanjers
Did you overeat on vacation? Worried that you’ll weight gain during upcoming travel? If your waistband is tighter than usual after vacation, join the club. Although you may have eaten more than usual during your travels, it’s totally normal to overeat...
