It’s a new year. And it is going to be awesome. But if you’re finding yourself saying I need to lose weight. Pause. There is something underneath that. You are actually looking for something else. You’re looking for peace, happiness, fulfillment, health, vibrancy, passion, purpose, excitement, grounding, connection, creativity, fun, validation, confidence, love, expression, clarity… For some […]

We do not talk about what restriction (even a little bit) does to your brain. Your emotions. Your psyche. Your stability. A dieting brain is not a stable one. Restriction is not kind to the brain. The best documented example of this is from The Minnesota Starvation Experiment, an experiment that could never be replicated now because […]

You’re nuts over food because of restriction. When you restrict your food, even a little bit, the starvation response kicks in. If you control your food, even just a little bit, the starvation response kicks in. If you think you are going to restrict tomorrow or eventually “after you try this intuitive eating thing”, the […]