Escaping the Dieting Trap

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...

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...

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...

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...

It’s normal to want to feel well in your body. To have energy. To move freely. To live a life not dictated by pain or illness. The desire to be “healthy” is deeply human. But somewhere along the way, that desire got tangled up in a cultural narrative that says: “Your health is your...

Sometimes, in the world of attuned eating, we can be so thoughtful about our choices that we talk ourselves out of the very experiences we long for. A client once shared a scenario that will feel familiar to many: She had a craving for coffee and walnut cake. But instead of simply noticing the...