Damaging Diet Mentality
I recently watched Katie Couric’s documentary Fed Up. I learned some things, but what brought it to life for me were the interviews with...
Weight Stigma History
This past week was Weight Stigma Awareness Week, an important reminder for all of us to be mindful of how we treat people of all shapes...
You Were Made Beautiful
Note: The religious references in this are based on my understanding, which may be incorrect, and if so, my apologies. This is not...


Does Your Plate Matter?
Does the plate you use affect your eating? I didn’t think so until a few years ago when I experimented with it by getting a new plate and...
The Safety of Being Overweight
If you’ve struggled with losing weight, have you ever wondered if being heavy provides some benefit, protection, or safety? It’s not easy...


Food and Comfort
This past Friday marked the end of a very stressful and sad week. On the up side, I got out of work early due to the holiday weekend, and...
Choosing Candy
“Do you eat any sugar?” I get this question a lot, and it always surprises me. Many people seem to be under the impression that because I...
Cutting Out the Fat
After years of dietary fat being demonized, most people now know that some amount of fat in our diet is actually necessary....


Lighting a Candle
Do you ever feel like you want to slow down, become more mindful, but you don’t know how? That’s how I felt a couple of weeks ago. In...
How Much To Eat On a Date
I’ve ruined dates because I haven’t eaten enough to satisfy my hunger. I realize this may sound a bit strange, so let me explain. Imagine...