Last-Minute Christmas Shopping I don’t know about you, but as I’m typing this, I’m realizing I have 2 weeks to get all my Christmas shopping done and it’s stressing me out a little! I normally plan ahead, but this year I’ve been saving up for home renovations…which means my spending is limited and I’ve put […]
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What is a SMART Goal? If you’ve been in the world of education and counseling for any length of time, you already know what SMART goals are. You may even be able to come up with a few good nutrition SMART goals. But if you’re unfamiliar, let’s start by breaking down what SMART goals are
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What is a Gentle Nutrition? The authors of Intuitive Eating (IE) define gentle nutrition as “making food choices that honor your health and taste buds while making you feel good (1).” It’s the art of eating healthfully for your unique body, while also enjoying all the wonderful flavors it brings. Yum! Sounds like a pretty
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What is a Self-Care Sunday? Self-care Sunday is exactly as it sounds: a Sunday full of caring for yourself: body, mind, and spirit! As women, we are good at nurturing and caring for others but often neglect our own needs. We think “oh, that can wait until later” or “I should serve others before myself.”
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The Fragility of Body Image In this week’s blog post, I want to explore how to deal with body shaming in a world where everyone feels entitled to say whatever they want, to whomever they want. Ugh. But first, let’s talk about body image and why this should be the starting point in overcoming the
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What is Your Genetic Blueprint? Learning to respect your body starts with understanding your genetic blueprint. Ask yourself a few of these questions: How is my current body a reflection of my genetics? What physical traits have I inherited from my biological family? Are there things about my body that are impossible to change without
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From Body Dissatisfaction to Body Acceptance If you’re anything like me, the thought of “loving” your body might cause bile to roil up in your stomach. However, it’s easier said than done. The body positive affirmations in our culture just don’t cut it for you. Adopting today’s rhetoric of self-love and body confidence would be
