When you become programmed to believe that you can’t trust your body when it tells you it needs fuel, it becomes hard to honor your hunger.

Do you find it hard to really connect with other people? Or, do you feel like you’re a dumping ground for other people’s problems and demands? If you answered yes to either of these, your boundaries might need a tune up.

When you aspire to become an intuitive eater, the journey is more important than simply getting to the destination. There is no finish line.

Food addiction is a hotly contested idea. But regardless of where science stands, it does appear that the "food addiction" label fuels fatphobia.

Are processed carbs really universally responsible for weight gain? Let's look at recent claims, along with other factors to consider.

Part of breaking free of dieting and moving towards body acceptance is grieving what you’re leaving behind. Here's what the grief process might look like.

When it comes to eating, many people focus on what to eat before giving care and attention to how they eat. They could use an eating skills tune up.

Does losing weight improve health? The long-term effects of weight loss dieting may not be quite what you expect. You might even be surprised.

The idea of maintaining weight within the boundaries of a so-called “healthy” weight range is replacing talk of being “thin” or achieving a certain clothing size. But have we just swapped one distorted way of thinking for another?

The feeling that you can't stop overeating can be physical, psychological...or both. That's why it's important to consider the root causes.

When you want to give up dieting and embrace intuitive eating, but are finding it hard to "do the work," you may be conflicted about changing.

Why do we need to shut down fat talk, diet talk and body shaming of strangers? Because these are not innocent behaviors...they cause real harm.

Breaking up with dieting? You may think that meal planning and intuitive eating are far from a perfect match. Here's why you should reconsider.

Food deprivation can lead to binge eating or compulsive eating, and that deprivation can be voluntary (dieting) or not (food insecurity).

There are many things kids have to do that they may not consent to (like homework). But those things don’t do damage the way non-consensual dieting does.

Thursday is no-diet day. Why not make it "no more diets" day? If you've been thinking about saying, "Bye, bye, don't let the door hit you on the way out" to diets, May 6 is certainly as good as any day to start.

A key part of habit change is awareness. If we’re not aware of our habits, we can't change them. But there’s a problem with awareness...the messy middle.

How and why we eat isn’t just about the food, and that fact is certainly no less true when you look at Intuitive Eating. A new study really highlights that...and says a lot about society, too.

Any kind of food restriction or deprivation can lead to rebound or compensatory eating, sometimes even binging. This phenomenon is something I’m seeing right now in some friends and family, as well as a few clients, who find themselves really reveling in the freedom of dining out with also vaccinated friends and family.

Even if you have Zoom fatigue, you can still listen to stuff, right? And now that we've waved buh-bye to winter and welcomed spring's (sometimes) warm embrace, odds are you'll be outdoors more. And needing stuff to listen to. Fancy some non-diet podcasts? While I've subscribed to a LOT of podcasts, these are the five that I listen to and recommend the most

If I were to make a bet, I would bet that most of you wouldn’t mind having more energy. And possibly more stable energy. It’s no fun feeling like we are moving through our days operating consistently at about 70 percent of what we know ourselves to be capable of. Here are six solid tips for moving yourself closer to 100 percent.

You're a grown-ass woman with decades of experiences to your credit, and you've got it all together — at least you look like you do. OK, sure, you never have a kind word for yourself when you look in the mirror. And, yeah, you're obsessed with what you're eating (or not eating), get anxious if you have to miss a planned exercise session, and maybe you indulge in some secret binges, and even an occasional purge? Those can't possibly be signs of an eating disorder...right?

I’ve discussed the “one bite at a time concept” from my website tagline so now let’s turn our attention to the phrase “optimal health.” What is that, exactly?

When it comes to health, does body mass index (BMI) matter? That question has been a matter of debate for decades. A mathematical formula originally developed by to look at trends in population health, today many healthcare providers use BMI as it was never intended—to diagnose individual patients.

As tempting as it is to imagine that life falls neatly into categories, this sort of black-or-white, all-or-nothing thinking does not reflect the fact that life is, if not messy, at least existing on a spectrum or continuum. That’s no less true with how we relate to our body weight, our food, and how we move our bodies.

While more and more people are seeing the benefits of an approach to health that doesn’t make losing weight or being relatively thin a priority, there is also a lot of misconceptions about Health at Every Size, or HAES. Some of those misconceptions are innocent, others are willful and even calculated.

In my column last week for The Seattle Times, I reviewed the new book from Lindo Bacon, “Radical Belonging.” As is often the case, when I interview book authors, there’s a lot of material that gets left on the “cutting room floor” because I run out my allotted words. Here, I give space to those words, as well as talk about what Bacon's books mean to me.

It's easy to slip into food-restriction mode if you "overdid it" during the holidays. Here's why you should choose food peace instead.

I occasionally about whether Intuitive Eating is basically “intuitive weight loss” — although honestly, most people who contact me about learning Intuitive Eating are simply sick and tired of (even exhausted from) the years or decades of dieting they’ve put themselves through. They’ve reached the point where they just want to make peace with food and their bodies.

There’s a lot we can’t control in life — especially now. And some of the uncertainty that cast a shadow over three-fourths of 2020 will seep into at least the first part of 2021. But most of us are fortunate enough to have the ability to meet our basic needs (I fully realize that this is not the case for some). But how you view those needs can mean the difference between surviving and thriving.

It's Christmas week, and whether you celebrate Christmas or instead honor one of the other winter holidays, why not give yourself something nice this week. I'm pretty sure you deserve it. Because the best gifts don't have to carry a hefty price tag --- or any price tag, really --- I want to offer you five ideas for totally free gifts you can give yourself, all in the spirit of trying something new and practicing meaningful self-care.

How have the holidays been treating you so far, foodwise? Are you feeling peaceful about food, or conflicted and chaotic with a side of guilt? If you are in a pattern of yo-yo dieting, that potentially sets you up for a lot of chaos and guilt when faced with foods that don't fit how you think you "should" eat.

Resilience helps us survive (and even thrive) when times are tough, and self-compassion can help you build or recover this essential trait. That's important, because resilience affects our physical and mental well-being.

In the presence of once-a-year holiday treats and the pressure to be jolly, it’s easy to fall prey to one of two extremes: plunging into overindulgence or retreating into deprivation. Instead of labeling foods as "good" or "bad,” take a more meaningful approach by incorporating some mindfulness + intuitive eating into your holidays.

I recently signed up for home deliveries from Imperfect Foods, and it turned out to be a "perfect" pandemic solution. In my review, I spill the (imperfect) beans.

Do you fall prey to busy brain syndrome? Do you feel guilty if you're not being "productive"? You can probably thank this country's Puritan legacy for the idea that idleness is akin to all manner of sins. But here's the reality: Our brains need more downtime...and there's no underestimating the benefits of that downtime.

What is embodiment, and why is it so much better (and more powerful) than "body image" or "body positivity" for living your best life? Learn about positive vs. negative embodiment, plus the power of telling your body story.

When I was a kid, Campbell’s Soup was a mainstay in our house. Chicken Noodle,

Many of the behaviors that can contribute to better health in people of all sizes slip to the back burner when weight loss isn't on the agenda. Why this is a big problem, and what you can do about it.

I wrote a post about acceptance back in March, shortly after it became clear that

I received an email last week from someone wondering what "non-diet" actually means, in general,

What happens when doctors, scientists, and the culture at large cling to beliefs about weight and health in the face of contradicting evidence? You see the perpetuation of diet culture, weight bias, and a lot of doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results.

When you don't have fond feelings for your body, you might be loath to show more than a few inches of skin, even when the temperature rises. Not only can this leave you uncomfortable for much of the summer, but it can interfere with summer fun.

Have you heard the term "food freedom" on social media, or elsewhere? Did you wonder, "What is that about...and do I need it?" Maybe you knew it was something you needed, but didn't know how to go about it.

When we know what behaviors and habits help us feel our best, you would think it would be adequate motivation for doing those things…yet often, it’s not. What’s the deal?

Think that pursuing weight loss will also improve your health? That's definitely the dominant narrative in our society, but in reality there’s less overlap between weight loss behaviors and health behaviors than you think.

Body positivity is wonderful thing...until it isn't. I want to discuss the term “body positivity,” including why (I think) it’s great, on one hand, and problematic, on the other hand.

The concept of eating a “plant-based” diet has been becoming more popular over the past few years, and it appears that it’s gaining even more traction as the coronavirus pandemic grinds on. Is this a good time to hop on the bandwagon?

Cooking more at home thanks to coronavirus? Has this revealed some gaps in your kitchen skills? Here are some of my favorite resources for gaining more competence (and confidence) in the kitchen.

When running to the store isn't a realistic option, this recipe for an easy grain salad can answer the question, "What kind of easy side dish I can throw together quickly?"

A delicious, nutritious, fresh and flavorful soup from pantry ingredients? Yes indeed! Just don't wear white while you make it (trust me).

Life in the age of coronavirus is not what anyone would have chosen. Is it possible to take the lemons we've been handed and make some lemonade?

It's easy for coronavirus anxiety to send you spiraling. While it may sound strange, cultivating acceptance can calm you and let you do what needs to be done.

How do you practice self-care when dealing with the uncertainty of coronavirus? Be mindful of what media you're consuming, find ways to stay connected with others, and nourish yourself the best you can (foodwise and otherwise).

It’s a comment I hear a LOT: “I can’t stop eating!” It’s easy to think that you are somehow broken if you find yourself feeling out of control around food, but you’re not. That doesn’t mean that something doesn’t need to change.

Why did The New York Times perpetuating weight stigma with a completely unnecessary, unhelpful article that covers territory already trod countless times before?

Morning rituals can be anything that helps ground you and ease you into your day. Anything that helps you care for body and mind. If you don't have a morning ritual, why not create one?

I’m not a fan of New Year’s resolutions. That said, there just are certain times of the year that seem to present us with a metaphorical blank slate and cry out for some grand gesture. Enter...New Year's intentions!

In this season of giving, I encourage giving not only to others, but to ourselves. I think this is especially important for people who tend to give of themselves to others year-round, whether by nature or vocation. Remember, self-care isn’t selfish.

Something I take seriously, whether I’m talking one-on-one with a clients or writing an article or blob post, is myth-busting. There is a lot of misinformation (read: myths) about nutrition and health out there, and I don't want you to be spending your time and money chasing magic bullets that aren't so magic after all.

As we approach the holiday season, I want to give a shout out to a not-so-little thing called mindfulness. Specifically, how mindfulness can make us happier, which is ALWAYS a good thing, but feels especially timely right now.

This is Part 2 of a two-part post. Part 1 is about what we lost

What I learned from a session on intuitive eating at a conference in Philadelphia, in a massive ballroom full of other dietitians. Plus, an invite to my new Facebook group!

This is Part 1 of a two-part post. Part 1 is about what we lost

I first fell in love with Annie's mac and cheese, specifically Annie's Alfredo Shells &

Last week, I got to tour several farms in California (berry, artichoke, celery, romaine and iceberg). Here, I share what I learned.

This salad is kind of like a riff on tabouli, with the addition of white beans for a bit of protein (and more fiber) and oregano instead of mint.

Do you find that you have the best of intentions about, say, eating more mindfully or going for more walks, and maybe actually start to make a few changes, only to resume the very behaviors that are getting in the way of living a satisfying, fulfilling life?