Intuitive Eating is all about listening to you body’s cues, and sometimes I just want a cookie - and that’s ok!

Next time you open a cookbook, let yourself dream – not about what you can’t have, but about what you can create. Embrace the joy of cooking, honor your hunger, make peace with food, and let your kitchen become a place of adventure and delight.

Raise your hand if you have EVER looked in the mirror and did not like what you saw. Yep, that was me too. No matter how my clothes felt on my body, or what the number displayed on the scale, I did not like the image looking back at me. As a result, I did not appreciate all that my body could do because I was disappointed and frustrated that it did not look the way I thought it “should”, i.e. super skinny.

Many of us grew up with the notion that some foods were inherently "bad" for us, with bread often topping that list in the world of health and dieting. Yet, as a health coach and intuitive eating counselor who recently relocated to Lisbon, Portugal (I still can’t believe I am saying that - woohoo!), I've been inspired to revisit this notion and share a new perspective on this staple food that is deeply woven into the fabric of Portuguese culture.

In our journey toward healthier lives, we often find ourselves fixated on the number on the scale. It’s easy to let this single metric dominate our perception of progress, but true health and wellness encompass so much more than just weight. Today, I want to invite you to join me in redefining success by celebrating our non-scale victories (NSVs).

I was recently reminded that the journey of healing your relationship with food never ends. But even though there will be challenging moments, the work is always worth it in the end.

Scrolling through social media, I often see ads proclaiming “Detox Your Body of Sugar!” or “Sign Up to Curb Your Sugar Cravings!” These messages are everywhere, promising quick fixes to shed pounds, feel “healthier,” and stop eating that “bad” food we tell ourselves to avoid. The idea seems appealing at first, doesn't it? A straightforward solution to achieve our health goals and eliminate those guilty pleasures from our diet. However, all this talk of restriction makes me think back to my own journey with food, especially candy, and what I wish I had done differently.

Every day, we are overwhelmed with messages and images that glorify certain body types—typically thin or muscular—and often shame others. These ideals are pervasive in the media and impact more than just beauty standards. Possessing a body type that society celebrates can bring unearned benefits and shield individuals from discrimination. This phenomenon, known as thin privilege, highlights the advantages of having a smaller body in a society biased against fat.

In the quest for a healthier relationship with food, two popular approaches have emerged: mindful eating and intuitive eating. While these practices share several core principles, they differ in philosophy and application. This blog post will delve into the commonalities and distinctions between these two methods, helping you to understand which might best suit your needs.

In the dynamic realm of social media trends, "girl dinner" has quickly become a cultural sensation, captivating TikTok users around the globe. This trend's popularity is particularly fascinating when viewed through the lens of health coaching and intuitive eating. What exactly is a "girl dinner," and why has it struck a chord with so many? By exploring this trend from a health and wellness perspective, we can discover whether "girl dinner" supports or contradicts the principles of intuitive eating and holistic health, offering insights into how we engage with food in today's fast-paced world.

Swimsuit season is upon us! Before your anxiety meter goes crazy and you start comparing yourself to everyone around you, take a pause and focus on a bit of self-acceptance and self-care, it will do you a world of good.

Using body mass index (BMI) to determine an individual’s “healthy weight” is not only outdated, it’s harmful, upsetting, and downright wrong!

Intuitive Eating is a philosophy that encourages individuals to trust their internal cues of hunger, fullness, and satisfaction to guide their eating habits.