Becoming a Peaceful Eater, Escaping the Dieting Trap:

What to Expect When You Stop Dieting

What to Expect When You Stop Dieting

You’ve decided to stop dieting. To let go of the rules, the tracking, the pressure to shrink yourself. To try something different - more attuned, more compassionate, more sustainable. It’s a powerful, liberating decision. But let’s be honest: it can also feel terrifying. Because...

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Body Image & Self-Compassion:

I Don’t Think I Can Ever Love My Body, But Can I At Least Stop Hating It?

I Don’t Think I Can Ever Love My Body, But Can I At Least Stop Hating It?

Have you ever felt stuck in a tug-of-war with your body? Part of you wishing for love and acceptance, another part overwhelmed by frustration or even hatred? It’s a common experience to feel that loving your body fully is impossible, maybe even unrealistic. And that’s okay. Because body love...

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Becoming a Peaceful Eater, Escaping the Dieting Trap, Food Freedom & Trust:

How the Food Police Disrupt Peaceful Eating

How the Food Police Disrupt Peaceful Eating

When the Food Police are in charge, eating becomes fraught. Here’s how they interfere: 1. They Disconnect You From Your Body You might ignore hunger because they say, “You shouldn’t be hungry yet” or “Being hungry is good because you'll lose weight.” You might eat based on rules instead...

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Becoming a Peaceful Eater, Escaping the Dieting Trap, Health Beyond Weight:

What Happens When You Stop ‘Fixing’ Your Body

What Happens When You Stop ‘Fixing’ Your Body

For many of us, the project of fixing our bodies has taken up years - even decades - of our lives. The diets. The plans. The apps. The workouts. The rules. The shame. The hope that this time, we’ll get it right. So what happens when you stop? What happens when you decide not to chase...

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Escaping the Dieting Trap, Health Beyond Weight:

Why Weight Control Fuels the Struggle with Food

Why Weight Control Fuels the Struggle with Food

For many people, the pursuit of weight loss - or just the fear of gaining weight - feels like the only way to feel safe around food. It’s the frame that shapes their choices, thoughts, and self-talk: “Will this help me lose weight?” “I shouldn’t eat that – it’ll make me gain.” “I’ve...

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