may thoughts + recap
Each time we get to the end of a month, I find myself talking about how fast this year is going. It’s always interesting to me how slowly the first three months creep by and then suddenly it’s almost...
View Articlefirst trip to socal!
I think one of the most valuable things disordered eating recovery has given me is the ability to be flexible and present with my life and the people in it. That doesn’t mean negative thoughts about...
View Articleways to support a friend through disordered eating recovery
Supporting a friend through any kind of trauma, bad experience or hard season is challenging, and it can be even more complex when food and our bodies are involved. I recently did a poll on instagram...
View Articlethings bringing me joy lately
fresh flowers I absolutely love flowers. Truly so so much. They’re so different and colorful and bright. I never bought myself flowers until very recently — I used to think they were trivial or...
View Articlefriday favs! #5
Hi friends. Today my friend Kate from Faith Filled Foodie and I are sharing another round of our Friday Favorites. This is our light-hearted way of sharing some things, people or activities that have...
View Articlebody image struggles aren’t really about your body
When I first learned about Health at Every Size, I was game. Honestly, I didn’t know much about all of its principles (weight inclusivity, health enhancement, respectful care, eating for well-being...
View Articlefriday favs #7
Welcome to our weekly round-up of things we’re loving lately KATE- Wegmans Triple Berry Jam – I think I’ve been posting at least one favorite a week that is a food // condiment, but this jam is...
View Articlenon-diet, intuitive eating and health at every size resources
The non-diet movement is gaining traction, which is exciting. But with that comes a lot of confusion, as is often the case with nutrition information. Some friends and people of instagram have asked...
View Articlethings i’ve learned in the first 10 months marriage
“How’s marriage going?” Friends, acquaintances, and family members love to innocuously ask this question to newly married couples. Most of the time when I’m asked this question, my initial thought is:...
View Articlewatercoloring basics!
I’ve had a couple people reach out & ask how I got started with watercoloring, so I wanted to share a few things that were helpful for me in case you want to try this too. Honestly I also wanted...
View ArticleDo diets work? If not, now what?
“Do diets really work?” seems to be the million dollar question. Such a complex question deserves a thoughtful and nuanced response. In this post I’ll be defining the term “diet”, outlining some of...
View Articlea self-care box
It’s been a while since I consistently blogged, and now I suddenly have some ideas and am trying to write them before I forget, ha! Maybe it’s just me but I feel as if I have sporadic moments of...
View Articlefour tips for navigating food & diet talk during the holidays
Well, friends, the holidays are officially upon us. This time of year is typically filled with celebrations, gatherings and plenty of eating occasions. Ample opportunities to spend time with loved...
View Article2019 books
I’ve had a draft blog post of books I’ve read since 2017ish sitting in my google drive for a loooooong time, and it’s still there (lol). For simplicity, this post will be about the books I read or...
View Articlehow to eat intuitively during the holidays
For many of us, becoming an intuitive eater is challenging enough, and the holiday season can make it even more complicated. With all the indulgent food and extra stimulation around, it’s common to...
View Articlethoughts on a new year & my theme for 2020
I have mixed emotions for the start of a new year. On one hand, I love the idea of a fresh start — like turning a new page. Everything feels possible and shiny and limitless. But then I stop and...
View Articlelearnings & observations from fasting social media
Earlier this month, I decided to evaluate how I was spending my time — in part because I’m naturally curious and also because I wanted to see if how I was spending my time really aligned with my...
View Article6 january thoughts
These are the thoughts that have been marinating in my brain for the last month or so. Clearly it’s taken me a while to summarize since I’m posting this in February What if we stopped looking at...
View Articlepracticing using a hunger & fullness scale
If you’ve had a traumatic or complicated relationship with food, it might feel foreign or wrong to trust your body to tell you when to eat. If you’ve been dieting for a long time, you may have been...
View Articleintuitive eating Q+A: weight, overeating & gentle nutrition
Is intuitive eating used for weight loss? Intuitive eating is not about weight loss. If someone conflates intuitive eating and weight loss, they don’t understand what it’s really about. (That’s okay!...
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