Have you ever woken up and immediately felt icky in your skin? You felt just fine the day before, but today you feel bloated, puffy and generally “off”. Looking in the mirror becomes a pain and you just want to put your pajamas back on and crawl under the covers. Been there? I sure have. I used to have these kinds of days all the time. The funny part is that I had them even more so when I was about 40 pounds lighter than I am now. Coincidence? I don’t think so. 2 years ago,[...]
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[Disclaimer: This article is for informational and educational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice, mental health care or eating disorder treatment.] Intuitive eating is not a diet. It is a way of eating that honours your body's hunger and fullness signals, while bringing pleasure and enjoyment into your meals. There are no rules to intuitive eating. You basically eat foods that feel good in your body and that feel right in the moment. No foods are off limits. I hear you lou[...]
Instagram started out as a platform for photographers to share their work. Once it became mainstream and popular, the selfie movement, butt pictures and a whole lot of “fitspo” images became the norm. I spent years of my life following “fitspo” accounts, bodybuilding competitors, models and celebrities. At first, I took great pleasure in getting such a private glimpse into everyone’s life. I convinced myself that all I do is inspire myself to work harder in the gym and the kitchen. Li[...]
How do you know that you took your exercise regime too far? Here is what my life looked like a year ago. I exercised for about 1-2 hours per day and tracked my food and macronutrients in order to stay in a caloric deficit. I stayed in a caloric deficit for about 10 years, with several binge episodes in between. In previous blog posts, I have talked a lot about disordered eating, but how about an exercise addiction that you are totally unaware of? We often overlook the consequences of t[...]
Whichever diet I am talking about here that did not work out for me, this is my subjective opinion. It is not a substitute for medical advice, so always do you own research and experimentation. Maybe your diet does work for you (right now) There is probably plenty of people that thrive on one of the diets I will mention and that is great. However, if you tend to get obsessive over things and are a very type A person like me, you might be able to relate to some things I will[...]