May 16, 2025 | Emotions and Eating
Does eating before bed cause weight gain? Not necessarily—eating before bed doesn’t automatically lead to weight gain. So, yes, you CAN throw out that “don’t eat after 7pm” rule! What matters more is what you’re eating, why you’re eating, and...
Apr 11, 2025 | Emotions and Eating
“Ugh, why do I feel guilty after eating!?!” If you’ve ever had this thought, you’re not alone. Food guilt often stems from our deeply ingrained beliefs—whether it’s from diet culture, past dieting experiences, or personal expectations about what and how...
Apr 11, 2025 | Emotions and Eating
Coping with food cravings can feel frustrating, especially when they seem to come out of nowhere. Written by Jenn Hand, Holistic Nutritionist, Board Certified Health Coach, NBC-HWC Coping with food cravings isn’t about willpower. It’s about understanding why cravings...
Feb 28, 2025 | Emotions and Eating
“Why do I eat when I’m stressed?” Stress eating (or emotional eating) is something many of us turn to when life feels overwhelming, and it’s often tied to both emotional and biological triggers. Whether you’re trying to understand why stress...
Feb 17, 2025 | Emotions and Eating
Written by Jenn Hand, Holistic Nutritionist, Board Certified Health Coach, NBC-HWC Breaking Stereotypes: Aaron Westby and his Journey to Food Freedom When we think about struggles with food and body image, the conversation often centers on women. While it’s...
Feb 3, 2025 | Emotions and Eating, Overcoming Overeating
Q: Why am I obsessed with food? A: It’s easy to feel frustrated or confused when thoughts about eating seem to take over your mind, making it hard to focus on anything else. Whether you’re restricting certain foods or dealing with emotional stress, a food obsession...
Jan 26, 2025 | Emotions and Eating, Freedom From Dieting
If you’re here, reading this post, it’s because you think that you don’t have any self-control with food. You’re wondering how to have self-control with food so that you don’t binge eat an entire box of cookies or two bags of chips or an...
Jan 15, 2025 | Emotions and Eating, Food 'n Stuff, Nourishment and Self Care
Feeling unsure about what to eat can be frustrating, especially when you’re hungry but nothing sounds good. So, today, I’m going to share how to figure out what to eat so you actually feel satisfied. Written by Jenn Hand, Holistic...
Dec 4, 2024 | Emotions and Eating
If you’re wondering what to do instead of emotional eating, you’re likely looking for simple, practical strategies to manage your emotions in a healthier way. And, if you’ve ever found yourself reaching for a snack when you’re stressed, sad, or...
Oct 24, 2024 | Emotions and Eating, How to Stop Emotional Eating
Q: Why do I think about food all the time? A: Constant thoughts about food often stem from restrictive eating, emotional triggers, or unmet physical needs. When your body feels deprived—either from dieting or not getting enough nourishment—it fixates on food as a...
Oct 24, 2024 | Emotions and Eating
How Can I Have a Healthy Relationship with Food? Wondering how to have a healthy relationship with food? A healthy relationship with food starts by letting go of strict rules and embracing balance and flexibility. It means listening to your body’s hunger and fullness...
Sep 24, 2024 | Emotions and Eating
Does Anger Affect My Eating Habits!? If you’ve ever found yourself reaching for snacks or overeating when you’re upset, you’re not alone. But how can anger affect eating habits? Anger is a powerful emotion that can disrupt your eating patterns, driving you to crave...
