by foodsandthoughtsrd@gmail.com | Mar 11, 2018 | Anti Diet Culture, behaviour change, Mindful Eating, Thoughts
The television show Revenge Body is contributing to the toxic message that smaller bodies are superior to larger bodies, and that in order to get over a break up, you need to get back at your ex by losing weight. This is not a healthy way to move on, or to adopt new...
by foodsandthoughtsrd@gmail.com | Jan 6, 2018 | behaviour change, Foods, Mindful Eating, Thoughts
Weight loss at any cost will likely not improve your health, nor your self confidence. The reason is that most individuals who lose weight, will re-gain it over the course of five years. A major shift in our attitudes (of the professional and public spheres) is...
by foodsandthoughtsrd@gmail.com | Dec 27, 2017 | behaviour change, Mindful Eating
When is the meal over for you? When you lose interest in the meal, or when the plate is empty? Today I discuss the main difference between external versus internal cues with regards to eating and why both can be important to use to help us eat well. ••• External...
by foodsandthoughtsrd@gmail.com | Dec 5, 2017 | behaviour change, Mindful Eating, Thoughts
Want to minimize your feelings of guilt during the holiday season? Stop binging, stop depriving yourself, by being realistic and practicing common sense. Here are my tips to avoid holiday guilt. ••• Now this may be a different sort of article than you would expect....
by foodsandthoughtsrd@gmail.com | Nov 26, 2017 | behaviour change, Mindful Eating, Thoughts
It’s that time of year. Everyone suddenly gets “I don’t know what to eat” syndrome. With all the articles, magazines and people sharing tips on how to avoid holiday weight gain, of COURSE that leads to food fear. Today I share my 10 holiday...
by foodsandthoughtsrd@gmail.com | Nov 4, 2017 | behaviour change, Mindful Eating, Thoughts
Yes, small changes on their own do not produce instant results. However if these changes are maintained and compiled over time, they cumulate to something significant! Challenge the idea that faster is better, practise patience, flexibility and consistency. •••...
