New Year’s Resolutions to STOP in 2019: Using Instagram Models as “Inspiration”
If you’re into fitness, or have fitness goals, chances are you follow any number of fitness-related instagram accounts for “inspiration”. Anytime you need an extra push to get to the gym or choose to go grocery shopping instead of ordering delivery, you may open the app [...]
New Year’s Resolutions to STOP in 2019: Fad Exercise Classes
It seems like every day there’s a new type of workout class or studio popping up in cities around the country. Some of them make bold promises about “torching calories” or “toning”, and some claim to be the “only” workout class you’ll ever need. From cycling [...]
New Year’s Resolutions to STOP in 2019: Cleanses and Fad Diets
Every New Year, people around the country resolve to make positive changes in their lives. While this promoting this behavior isn’t inherently bad, it is often delivered with some problematic messaging around food, weight loss, and diets, by many “fitness professionals”, gyms, and marketers. In 2019, [...]
STOP Weighing Yourself More Than Once or Twice a Month
STOP Weighing Yourself More Than Once or Twice a Month. I'll never forget the first day that I asked my nutritionist, "Why don't you weigh me?" I was mad. I was 31 years old and I had been going to see her for 3 whole months. [...]
How to Avoid Emotional Eating Triggers on Thanksgiving Day
Happy Thanksgiving Week! Personally, I believe that Halloween kicks off the holiday season, giving us two full months to connect with loved ones, look back on our year, and celebrate being alive. For this, I am grateful. I do love a time to create and reflect. [...]
How to Make Healthy Choices on Thanksgiving
The holidays are such a magical time. Whatever your religion is, or isn’t, the holidays provide time to gather around, with the ones you love, to share laughter and food! It’s also a time that many of us dread because of all the temptations and delicious [...]