Uncovering the “signs of emotional eating” can be a journey of self-discovery. It’s like peeling back the layers of an onion, each one revealing something new about our relationship with food and emotions. Many of us have had moments of diving into a pint of ice cream after a stressful day. But when this becomes a habitual response, rather than …
Does this sound familiar to you? You get into a huge argument with your partner or are rushing to complete a very important deadline… Before you know it, you’re grabbing that pint of ice cream or box of leftover pizza in the fridge. And before you know it, that pint of ice cream is gone. Every slice of pizza is …
Imagine a life where diets and food deprivation are things of the past. A life where you can enjoy the foods you love while maintaining a healthy body and cheerful heart. And this life is possible without forced dieting, spending countless hours in the gym, or counting a single macro. In this blog, I share five effective tips to stop …
Imagine you’re at a buffet where scrumptious dishes are lined up, tempting you with their mouth-watering looks and aromas. You promise yourself that you will stick to one serving. But the next thing you know, you’ve gone back for more and end up feeling uncomfortably full, guilty, and upset with yourself. When you go home, you keep going, eating until …
Millions of people, both women and men, grapple daily with the challenges of binge or emotional eating. However, the added burden of self-esteem and body image issues, stress, and or emotional distress can often make recovery seem impossible. But here’s the thing— it’s not. The journey towards breakthroughs and healing can be a tough process, yet it is entirely achievable …
Have you ever struggled with feelings of self-loathing after a binge, or reached for food when you’re mad at yourself? Which came first, the binge or the self-hatred? Turns out, they are intertwined. Binge eating is not about willpower. It’s not about control or addiction. It’s not even about food. Our feelings about ourselves and our behaviors are often rooted …
It often begins simply – maybe with a little mindless snacking. But suddenly, you find your hand repeatedly reaching into the snack bag, almost without your control. What starts as a craving for just one more cookie quickly spirals into an overwhelming compulsion to keep eating, faster, often without even savoring the flavors. The rational part of your mind tries …
Chocolate is often called the “food of the gods” and it’s a popular craving. Sure, chocolate tastes amazing, with its rich flavor, smooth texture, and the way it just melts in your mouth. But there’s more to our love affair with chocolate than just its taste. The first step on how to beat food cravings with chocolate is understanding their …
You’ve taken the first bold step towards loving yourself more, which is that you decided to make a change and stop hating your body. But what’s next? Where do you start? The journey to accepting your body and cultivating self-love starts from within – that means changing how you perceive your body, embracing your perfectly imperfect self, and respecting your …
Stella was barely holding onto hope when we first met. Her shoulders were slumped and her eyes downcast. She said, “I just can’t seem to stop binge eating, and it’s making me feel so bad about myself.” It’s common for binge eating to be intertwined with feelings of low self-esteem. But here’s what’s important to understand: binge eating can often be …
