How Long Will It Take To Feel ‘Normal’ Around Food?
Exactly 14 years ago I sat down across from the woman who would end up being my therapist. Almost before she had a chance to greet me, I desperately asked her: "How long will it take to feel normal around food? How long until I stop binging and overeating?" I needed...
The 3 Things You Must Know About “Food Issues” (From Our Retreat!)
I just wrapped up the inaugural Normal Eaters Retreat in Breckenridge, Colorado and it was…incredible. I left with my heart overflowing with emotion: Gratitude that I got to spend 4 days with the most honest, authentic, funny, beautiful group of women I’ve ever met....
“If I Eat What I Want, Will I Gain Weight?” (If This Is Your Fear, Read On)
Written by Jenn Hand, Holistic Nutritionist, Board Certified Health Coach, NBC-HWC When you’re obsessed with controlling your food intake, body size, and the number on the scale, the concept of “eating what you want” sounds foreign, frightening, and...
You’re Working To Stop Dieting. Is It Bad To Still Want To Lose Weight?
At some point in this journey, if you are overweight, you may get confused. The ideas of “love your body as it is”, “accept yourself as you are”, “focus on health, not weight” and all of the other messages we receive on the journey can leave you feeling like there’s...
3 Ways To Quit The Clean Plate Club
Do you swear to yourself you won't finish everything on your plate but at the end of the meal realize that you inhaled all your food yet again? Welcome to the "Clean Plate Club" 🙂 (One that most of us don't really want to be a part of!) So many of us struggle with...
What Does It Look Like To Feel Your Feelings? (And Not Eat Over Them!)
When I first started this journey, I often got confused when I heard the phrase “feel your emotions”. I’d read about this concept or stumble across the advice, and my first thought was always, “That sounds great, but HOW are you supposed to do that? What does it...
Think You Need To Lose Weight For An Upcoming Event?
Whether it’s a wedding, a work event, a reunion, or some other special occasion, there’s this idea we can have when we aren't 100% happy with our bodies: we think we need to lose weight for an upcoming event. There's a certain seduction to losing weight or getting...
3 Body Image Lessons I Learned At The Beach Last Week
I was in San Diego over the 4th of July for a long weekend getaway and spent lots of time on the beach (ahhhh!) Being in a bathing suit is always a good test for me and helps me see where I am in my journey... Am I triggered by other women’s bodies? Do I feel...