I am not the only one who has changed eating habits, only to be met with this specific piece of resistance from others: “But it’s [a special occasion]!” A few problems with this mindset. First, there are so many special occasions. The bigger your celebrating circle, the more occasions there are. (I framed it as … Read more
I had an e-conversation in response to a few ideas I’ve put out here and, with permission, am sharing bits with you. (Also, as I’m revisiting our conversation, I’m thinking of other things, so there will be a little more here than there was privately.) Hey Heather, I’ve been enjoying your blog…Pregnancy is kind of … Read more
I’ve been doing intermittent fasting (IF). That’s not what this post is about, but it’s directly relevant. I eat all of my food for most days in a roughly 8-hour window, starting in the early afternoon. I’m home on break. I’m suddenly very aware of how often I wander into the kitchen looking for a … Read more
(If you haven’t read The disclaimer post, or need a refresher, please read it here before proceeding. Thanks!) We went to a cookie decorating party. We hosted a Christmas Eve Eve party with sweets provided and sweets brought by guests. We had family dinner and dessert with both daddies on Christmas Eve. We had family … Read more
Yesterday, I posted more or less the transcript of my session about sugar, and I promised you that today, I would give you advice on dealing with all of that information and what you can expect as a result of your hard work. Read labels. (Ask me if you don’t know how—I’ll teach you.) Use … Read more
A couple of weeks ago, I had the opportunity to present two sessions at my school district’s Wellness Expo—one on Motivation and Mindset, and one on Sugar. I’ll post here what’s essentially the transcript for each, editing for reading as needed. I was allotted an hour for each session, and while I didn’t talk that … Read more
An acquaintance sent me an article the other day: Student from Cornell University Loses 37lbs in 1 Month With No Diet or Exercise! The “article” is really an ad for a supplement that is “all natural” and has magical properties of preventing your body from functioning properly, causing severe weight loss in a short period … Read more
The other day, I talked about how diet and exercise aren’t opposite sides of a balance, that each has its own unique benefits to health. Even if we’re ignoring all health ramifications beyond weight, most people are still unlikely to “win” the diet versus exercise game. I’ve worked with a lot of people over time, … Read more
Food production companies are looking to make money. They’ll put whatever is legal (and push that boundary) on the food packaging to get people to buy it. The following are commonly used but not necessarily healthy. all natural organic vegan gluten-free dairy-free fat-free (or low fat) sugar-free (or low sugar) GMO-free low-carb whole wheat high … Read more
The title is bait. They don’t balance. They’re not on opposing sides. Exercise is not punishment for eating. What you eat fuels you, affects your hormone balance and contributes to the maintenance and eventual regeneration of most cells. (Not all cells regenerate, and almost all body functions are controlled by hormones.) I know a growing … Read more