Category Archives: Conscious Eating

What Message Is Your Weight Trying to Tell You? (Plus a Spring Garden Update)

Just yesterday I was inspired by a post I read by Marc from the Institute for the Psychology of Eating called A New Way to Lose Weight:  Listen to It.  I find the concept quite interesting and wanted to share … Continue reading

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Spring Detox

You know that spring is in the air when you hear people buzzing about “detoxing”! I’ve written about it in the past here but because it won’t seem to go away I want to bring up the topic once more.  … Continue reading

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Post Storm Return to Normalcy

  It’s so good to have heat and light again. Hopefully you too are back to your everyday comforts.  Two nights of wearing a headlamp around the house (I have to admit, those things are genius) and sleeping in six … Continue reading

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You Need Less Than You Think You Need

Do you struggle with portion control?  You’re not alone if you do.  I read a recent research study that reminded me about a little strategy that could help… Doesn’t it feel great when you eat just the right amount of … Continue reading

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Food Should Not Come in Packages

“Food really shouldn’t come in packages”– I say this a lot and I never tire of seeing the smile that usually cracks from the person I’m talking to.   I think deep down most people know this is true.  Food … Continue reading

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Certain Things in Life you Do Have Control Over

  This is what I woke up to this morning here in Rhode Island.  Yeah I know, it’s winter and this is what is to be expected.  Doesn’t mean  that I like it.  Wasn’t it only 2 days ago that … Continue reading

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Thoughts on Food Cravings

I hear cries for help dealing with food cravings all the time… anything from “I CRAVE potato chips” to “I CRAVE chocolate chip cookies” to “I CRAVE ice cream.”  These are common frustrations and if you find yourself feeling out … Continue reading

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Slow Down. Breathe. And When You Eat, Eat.

Have you been doing all the things you think you should be doing to lose weight but the pounds won’t budge?  You may be eating nutritious foods, watching your calories and exercising but there is one additional factor involved that … Continue reading

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Backyard Strawberries

  Q:  Why were the little strawberries upset? A:  Because their parents were in a jam! I just picked these from my yard.  I felt like a kid on a treasure hunt peering under the green leaves for the reddest … Continue reading

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Overeating and Making Poor Food Choices: You Can End It

My intention is not to put any sort of damper on anybody’s holiday week here, but this is a topic that arises regularly with people who I talk to. This time of year through New Years is particularly associated with … Continue reading

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