How to Bring Ease & Joy to Holiday Eating (in a Pandemic)
The holiday season is almost upon us. For those in the US it starts earlier than the rest of us because of Thanksgiving (but only just!). Here in the UK, Christmas preparations seem to start earlier and earlier. I'm not quite sure how it will go this year with Covid, but given how damaging it's been...
Read more3 Things Your Future Self Will Thank You For
It can't be denied that this year the holidays will be different. It's hard to plan. We don't know whether or how many of us will be able to gather for our end of year get togethers and celebrations. Perhaps some of the usual stresses and strains will be reduced or removed - though others will surely...
Read moreWant to Look Your Best For Christmas?
Yes, Christmas is still some way away, but if you’re anything like I was, you’re already panicking about what people will think about your appearance when the holiday rolls around. When I was still stuck in diet culture, around now was the time I’d be going on a diet so I could ‘look my best’...
Read more3 Ways to Deal With Halloween (in a Pandemic)
Here we are near the end of the year, still in the ‘middle’ of a pandemic. I wonder why we say that? How do we know we’re in the middle of it? We don’t. We could be at the beginning.. Maybe we’re near the end. We just don’t know. If the pandemic has reinforced anything for me, it’s this:...
Read moreHow to Choose What to Eat
With diet culture screaming from the rooftops about what, when and how much to eat, we can completely lose touch with our own appetites, preferences and sense of satisfaction. When you've internalised so many messages about what's healthy and good for you (and what will control your weight) and what's...
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