Reflections on Being at Baxter State Park and Recognizing Limits
I recently returned from my annual trip to Baxter State Park. And as always, the visit gives me an opportunity to confront my limits –...
Should You Eat a Live Frog or Cake for Breakfast?
Mark Twain offered some unusual advice – that you should start your day by eating a live frog, because after that, nothing else will seem...
Why It’s Important to Resist Being Completely Mindless
I know it’s tempting to be mindless. To just unhook your brain and not worry about things. And sure, we all need breaks now and again....
Musings on Anthony Bourdain, Food, and Sadness
Photo by Mike Labrum on Unsplash I had another blog post planned for today. But after reading about Anthony Bourdain’s suicide on Friday,...
Why It’s Okay to Want Something Sweet – Consider the Unexpected Power of Cookies
People sometimes sound ashamed when they tell me they like to have something sweet during the day. Like they’re confessing to something...
Why Focusing on Weight is Damaging - and 7 Tips on What to Do Instead
It's hard not to think about weight. It comes up everywhere, and it creeps in more and more all the time. For instance, due to my family...
Honoring Mom with Food
Most women learn how to think about food from their moms. And for many of us, that also involves diets. And negative body image. I hear...
Before and After: Mindful Eating and Body Image
Today I’m holding a viewing of the movie Embrace, a documentary by body image activist Taryn Brumfitt. It’s about her before and after...
How NOT to Eat All You Can at a Buffet
Many people like all you can eat buffets because, well, you can eat all you want. It’s a great value. Isn’t it? My take it a bit...
5 Ways to Celebrate Earth Day Through Food
I’ve always loved Earth Day. But for a long time, I never thought about it in relation to food. It’s not like I didn’t know food came...