Do THIS to make your next BOMB salad.

I know a lot of accounts use before/after photos of themselves or clients so that they can “inspire” others or “show them the effectiveness of what their program can do.” It’s a HUGE selling point in the fitness industry - and I want no part of it.

Let’s take a step back, continue to recognize these women for their talents, and how they make us laugh and cry and feel - things that have not changed because they lost weight.

Stop comparing your health journey to someone else’s. Don’t be fooled into thinking that their way is better than yours. It’s not, it’s just their way. They found what works for them. You will find what works for you.

95% of people who lose weight by dieting will regain it in 1 to 5 years. 2/3rds of those people will regain more weight than they lost.

In fitness, people have adapted the “all or nothing” mindset. Lose the illusion of perfection. Find something you love doing and do it often. When you stop loving it, find something else. Your routine doesn’t have to be perfect, or intense, or complicated, it just has to be consistent.

I’ll never forget the first time someone in my family told me I had a round face. A seemingly simple observation by someone I looked up to. I’ll never forget it because I remember that moment every time I see a photo of myself or look in the mirror.

When it comes to health, we focus SO MUCH on JUST nutrition and fitness, that we don’t see how important all the other things are, and how often it’s the lack thereof those things that affect us the most.

Autumn represents the Harvest time of the year, a time to acknowledge your growth and resilience. Much like the seasons, our lives also go through cycles of growth, harvest, death, and rebirth. What does that mean for us?

The history of Intuitive Eating. What it is, what it is not, and the health benefits of letting go of diet culture and listening to your body.