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
I was honored to be interviewed by Jessi Haggerty, RD. Jessi is a Registered Dietitian, Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor, and Certified Personal Trainer. She is the creator of The BodyLove Project podcast series, which asks the big questions about loving your...
by Barbara Spanjers
Have you noticed that dieting seems to have fallen out favor? Or rather, the word “diet” has fallen out of favor. Now, we have new and not-so-improved names for the same-old, same-old. Now, instead of all your friends and coworkers being on a diet, you hear them...
by Barbara Spanjers
“Diet” products have taken a nosedive in recent years, so they’re often repackaged under the guise of health and wellness. In this repackaging quest, the non-diet approach is co-opted by the diet industry. As a therapist and coach who works with women who have years...
by Barbara Spanjers
Wander around the weight loss section of your local bookstore. Here are some samples from a recent visit: Eat lots of carbohydrates, but no fat. Sugar is the problem. Eat low carbohydrates, but lots of protein and fat. Coconut oil is the secret. Dairy is the problem....
