Updated January 8, 2026. Many women who experience weight gain in their 40s and 50s are actually navigating perimenopause or the menopause transition, whether they realize it or not. During this stage of life, hormone shifts can affect body composition, appetite,...
I’m definitely not the type of dietitian to promote intermittent fasting as a form of restricting food, but did you know that another type of intermittent fasting can help you improve your relationship with your body? Read on for my take on this other type of...
Well, it’s December already! As we near the end of 2020, you’re probably looking for some gift ideas for yourself or others in your life. And if you’re working towards making peace with food and your body, you may be finding the holiday season to be especially...
If you have noticed weight gain during quarantine, you are not alone. Weight gain during the COVID-19 quarantine is so common. Our routines and access to food has changed so many aspects of our lives that it makes sense for our bodies to change too. Here are 5 things...
Principle 8 of Intuitive Eating is: Respect Your Body. Contrary to popular belief, body respect doesn’t mean you have to LOVE your body. Most women with whom I work have a challenging relationship with their bodies, to say the least. They frequently talk negatively...
Positive Body Image is linked to better health, regardless of weight. If you’re like most women, you might struggle with your body image, bashing your body to friends and obsessing over perceived flaws. Did you know that improving your body image can actually help you...