Cognitive Dissonance and Mindful Eating
I’ve been reading a fascinating book called Mistakes Were Made (But Not By Me): Why We Justify Foolish Beliefs, Bad Decisions and Hurtful...
5 Problems With “Clean Eating”
I’ve been concerned with the focus on “clean eating” for a while, but I started thinking about it again after seeing a segment from...
Don’t Let One Dark Cloud Get You Down
A few days ago I was out for a walk on a lovely morning, with sun and a mix of blue sky and white, puffy clouds. Then I spotted a single,...
How to Avoid Food Marketing Traps
A few weeks ago, I was astonished to see Halloween candy already out in the local grocery store. I expected it around September (although...
What to Do When Self-Judgment Creeps In
I got a new iPhone a few months ago, and it came with a new version of the Health app. This new version includes comparisons to my prior...
Are You Sure About Your Food Likes and Dislikes?
Last week, I mentioned that I used to think I didn’t like oatmeal. Now, though, it’s one of my favorite breakfast foods and something I...
How to Let Go of Security Foods – 3 Ways to Get Started
When I was growing up, one of my brother’s friends had a security blanket that he took everywhere. He was like Linus in the Charlie Brown...
What Happens When You Push Yourself Just a Little
Last week, I had to bring my car to the shop to get checked out, and due to the pandemic, I didn’t want to hang out in the waiting room....
What to Do When You’re Stuck in the Doldrums
Lately, I’ve been feeling stuck in the doldrums. I first learned about the doldrums when I read The Phantom Tollbooth, which is still one...
How to Achieve What Feels Unimaginable
Do you want to change your relationship to food but can’t even imagine what that would be like? Do you have a hard time thinking you...
