

5 Tips on Mindful Eating from the Cats
Like many people, I’ve spent a lot of time with my pets during this past year of the pandemic, and it’s highlighted even more how...


On Not Taking Food for Granted
For many people in our society, it’s very easy to take food for granted. We have access to so much all the time that it’s a shock when we...


Appreciating Feet and Ankles
It’s amazing how easy it is to take our bodies for granted - until something goes wrong. I don't have this happen often, but when I do, I...


Keeping It Simple with Nutrition
Anyone who’s thought about their weight or food has almost certainly read a lot about nutrition. But have you ever noticed that some of...


3 Reasons Not to Justify Your Food Choices
I recently re-watched the movie Eat, Pray, Love, and I appreciated (again) how Liz eats with such gusto in the “eat” section. She points...


5 Ways to Deal with Zoom Dysmorphia
About a year ago, I offered some suggestions about what to do if you’re feeling self-conscious on Zoom, but since then, the side-effects...


3 Reasons to Take Changes Slowly
Like many people, I’m starting to add some things back into my life after last year’s enforced isolation. This includes visiting more...


You Have the Right to Wear a Bathing Suit
One of the podcasts I enjoy is The Cracked Cup, and I especially appreciated the most recent episode, which included a good conversation...


Mom’s Recipes
Mother’s Day isn’t my favorite holiday these days, but I thought it might be fun to think about my mom’s recipes. The only problem is, I...


Why You Shouldn’t Try to Control Your Kids’ Weight
I was horrified a couple of weeks ago to read an article in Slate called “The Last Thing Fat Kids Need” because it was the first time I’d...