Most of our regrettable choices are made when we feel rushed, overwhelmed, or under pressure… The hideous $200 pair of sandals you bought (ON SALE!!!) after a particularly rough day.The drive through burger + fries + shake instead of making dinner because the kids pushed you over the edge (for the FOURTH time that week).The second bottle of wine because, “Come on, you only live once!” If you know you’ll be exhausted and stressed and HANGRY at the end of the day, make the decision about what you’ll eat AHEAD OF TIME. That may mean prepping some meals on Sunday that simply need to be heated up – or using a meal delivery service - or scoping out some healthy fast food options. If you know you’ll be rushing out the door in the … [Read more...] about Decisions From Strength
Creating Space for Change
Americans spend north of $60 billion annually trying to lose weight, on everything from gym memberships to weight-loss programs to fat burning shakes. I think it’s safe to say the approach we’ve taken so far isn’t really working out for us. But why? In order to achieve lasting results, we need to transform our deeply rooted habits. And changing our habits requires space + time + energy + engagement. Learning and assimilating new + healthier habits is tricky if you spend your days and weeks running from one thing to another with barely enough time to sit and enjoy a meal - or prepare a meal – or get a good night’s sleep. You can’t learn and do better when you’re always adding more + more + more to an already … [Read more...] about Creating Space for Change
The Case for Not Giving Up
Ten years ago, I had a vision. To build a business dedicated to helping women create healthier bodies and more fulfilling lives. Today, that business is thriving. The pieces have come together. My clients are brave + badass women I truly adore. The work is challenging (in the best way possible) and deeply fulfilling. But it’s been a JOURNEY. There were hundreds of times I thought about quitting - and two times when I came SUPER close. Job offers were on the table. Self-doubt. Fear. Uncertainty. I’m not good enough. Who am I to do this work? Here’s what I want you to know... Setbacks + obstacles + wanting to quit are all necessary components of change, progress and success. We often imagine change or … [Read more...] about The Case for Not Giving Up
Shame Free Eating
Healthy eating does not mean eating “good” foods and avoiding “bad” foods. I wholeheartedly recommend you toss those labels out with the trash. Rubbish - be gone! Food means different things to different people. Food can be… fuelrewardpunishmentescapeshamefreedoma way to bond with othersa way to check out For me, food is mostly about information. Every time you choose to eat one thing over another, you’re voting for what’s really important to you in the here and now. That’s … [Read more...] about Shame Free Eating