Respecting Your FullnessNot too long ago, I wrote about exploring your hunger cues. So today, let's talk about the fifth principle of Intuitive Eating, "Respect Your Fullness." As I've mentioned in the past, diet culture praises restriction versus nourishment - which makes it challenging for many people to feel comfortable about eating enough to feel full. When I'm working with clients and they begin honoring their hunger, and eating enough food to feel comfortably full - versus just slightly full
4 Strategies to Improve Your SleepAs I'm writing this blog post about sleep strategies as a form of self-care, I'll share that last week I was tired! As a result of working with Intuitive Eating, regularly obtaining a sufficient amount of sleep is now a big priority in my life. But last week our beloved 15 1/2 year-old cat, Chakra, was having some health issues (We lost our other pumpkin, Starla, at the end of December - so I was prepping myself for what might be ahead). On the day that we knew we were tak
Benefits Associated with Health-Promoting BehaviorsToday I share some of the benefits that are associated with certain health-promoting behaviors. Health-promoting behaviors can empower your