The Wisdom of Your Scars
How hard is it for you to find acceptance for your body? Do you have parts of your body that you accept and those that you do not? What do you notice when you feel into the parts of your body that you are comfortable with? Note the sensations in your body-the images,...
How To Love Your Body
Does loving your body have to be so hard? I will ask you, as I did last week, to close your eyes and notice where in your body you feel sensation when you say, "I love my body." When you recognize where this lands in your body, just sit with what you notice. Give...
The Body Is Wise
The body is wise. What comes to you when you say these words? How do these words land? Where do you feel these words in your body? Close your eyes. Take a deep breath. Notice. Notice where you feel, "The body is wise. MY body is wise." Do you feel accepting? Does a...
Quiet Space
For the month of July, I knew that I needed to make space for myself. I had a couple of vacations planned, and my kids' schedules were just busier for the month. I wanted to take what I could off my plate to help me feel more in balance. I stopped writing for the...
Reflecting on Your Food Thoughts
Reflecting on your thoughts is a part of the healing process when shifting your relationship with food and your body. This reflection process becomes one of observation and curiosity versus judgment or criticism of oneself. This can feel like one of the hardest parts...
The Thoughts In My Head!
When you are healing your relationship with food, you are trying to listen to your thoughts and respond to what your body is telling you. Your intention is to try to figure out what it is your body is wanting. This new way of interacting with your body can feel...
Body Talk or Head Talk?
Body talk, or head talk- can you tell the difference? Can you tell when your body is giving you cues and signals of what it is needing? Do you have a hard time deciphering this because the thoughts in your head are filled with rules, shoulds, and shoudn’ts that you...
How Can I Be Hungry….Again?!
How can I be hungry again?! Sound familiar? When you are learning to listen and trust your hunger cues, so many thoughts can get in the way. If you have been a dieter, this is completely understandable. You've been taught all these rules on when you should eat, what...
Nourishing Self-Care
Learn How to Nourish Your Body in Times of Stress. Nourishing your body is a true act of self-care. Last month, I talked about the importance of self-care and how this impacts your food behaviors. One of the most important acts of self-care is eating and nourishing...
Reflection on Your Hunger Cues
Reflecting on your hunger and fullness cues is a healing step in learning to relisten to your body. This reflection is a matter of processing the data that your body is giving you.
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