clean your plate or else…
A few months ago I was discussing the challenges of overcoming emotional eating with my sister. “So is it always bad to eat emotionally?” she asked. At first glance, you…
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seven types of hunger
I’ve recently been reading Mindful Eating by Jan Chozen Bays, a Zen teacher, Buddhist abess, pediatrian, and mindful eating educator. Among other things, I loved Jan’s concept of the seven…
Read Morelosing weight as you honor fullness
A few weeks ago I wrote about the importance of honoring your HUNGER — learning to recognize true hunger and planning to eat when you are hungry, rather than subjecting…
Read Morebirthdays and balance
“Let food by thy medicine” is a popular quote attributed to Hippocrates, the ancient Greek physician referred to as the “father of medicine.” This same message is taught by…
Read Morewhy you don’t want a health coach
(or: “Why I Didn’t…But Have Loved Root and Branch!”) Written by Alyson B. of Portland, Oregon These are the reasons why I didn’t think I would want a health coach,…
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