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How to Reduce Food Anxiety Over the Holidays
If you're worrying about how you'll manage yourself around food over the holidays, you're not alone! This time of year is very stressful for many people even for those who don't have the added complication of a dysfunctional relationship with food. It's a busy time, with a lot going on socially. It's...
Read moreWant to Look Your Best For Christmas?
Christmas is still a few weeks away, but if you’re anything like I was, you’re probably 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...
Read moreComparisonitis: The Body Image Disease
It's very common for people with body image issues to compare themselves frequently to other people (particularly and especially their bodies and physical appearance). Comparisonitis is a compulsion to compare oneself to others. It's as if you can't help it, and it has a life of its own. We can...
Read moreDo You Think Eating Makes You Happy?
I often hear this from my clients - 'eating makes me happy!' It's hard to stop doing something you think makes you happy - not that I'm suggesting anyone a) stop eating and b) stop doing something that makes them happy! Definitely not! However, if you're getting most of the pleasure, joy and happiness...
Read moreYes, we’re addicted to food, and that’s a good thing!
Do you believe you're addicted to food? Do you think that once you start eating, you can't stop? Or perhaps you believe you're addicted to certain kinds of foods: people often say they're addicted to sugar, wheat, carbs, or processed food. I want to reassure you: you are addicted to food. Everyone is...
Read moreHi, I'm Vania.
I'm passionate about helping you break free from the exhausting cycle of yo-yo dieting, body shame, overeating, bingeing, and emotional eating.
For decades, I was at war with my body and food. It wasn't until I found an approach which didn't involve strict rules, diets and a focus on weight, that my relationship with food and my body transformed into one of ease and peace. There’s a lightness in living when food no longer holds power over your thoughts. If you're seeking that kind of freedom — where food becomes simple and life feels full — I’d love to walk that journey with you.
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