Have you ever read those flowery self-care posts that make you feel all warm and fuzzy and then think about how it’s not at all compatible with your lifestyle so why even try? In order for self-care and intuitive eating to be effective, they have to be realistic and sustainable. The beauty of ... READ the POST
23 Satisfying Snack Ideas
If you’re one of those people who three square meals a day does not satisfy, join the club. I also am a member of the “don’t go anywhere without a snack and water” club. Always gotta be prepared, right? I don’t know what I’d do without my mid-morning snack (be extremely hungry, grumpy, tired and ... READ the POST
How to Eat Intuitively on a Budget
You can eat whatever you want, whenever you want. And if you’ve given up the diet mentality, you feel no shame about doing just that. But that doesn’t necessarily mean you have the ability to eat your favorite meal from your favorite restaurant as often as you might like. And it doesn’t mean that ... READ the POST
What Is Mindful Eating?
Are you confused about what “mindful eating” means? You’re not alone. Googling the term turns up loads of interpretations and advice. And unfortunately, the term has been used by those promoting dieting and weight loss. The official definition of mindful eating The Center For Mindful Eating is a ... READ the POST
6 Common Questions about Intuitive Eating
This post contains affiliate links to resources I recommend. This means if you click one of these links and make a purchase, I may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting this blog! Ask and you shall receive! I put a call out on social media to answer your ... READ the POST
Veganism is Not a Diet
All foods fit. Unconditional permission to eat. Food freedom. No foods off limits. Sound familiar? These are the mantras of the anti-diet world and they totally rock. But how does veganism fit into that? Veganism is not a diet. Veganism is a lifestyle based on ethics and the ... READ the POST
Intuitive Eating is Not a Hunger/Fullness Diet
Is it wrong to eat when you’re not physically hungry? Did you fail if you ate so much that you feel too full? Are you a bad planner if you went too hungry between meals? No, no and no. Because we’re so used to diet culture, sometimes it’s easier to translate the concepts of intuitive ... READ the POST
4 Things That Happen When You Ditch Dieting
I'm so delighted to bring you another brilliant guest post from a registered dietitian nutritionist. Glenys is the author of the blog Dare Not To Diet and I am so pumped to bring her compassionate real-talk about dieting to Whole Green Wellness! I talk a lot about why dieting is not a smart move and ... READ the POST
Why it’s OK to Keep Chocolate in the House
Let’s get real about one of the most vilified types of foods: sweets. The biggest issue I see my clients (and family and friends) struggle with when it comes to their relationship with food boils down to food freedom. At the root of this issue is passing judgment on foods. Such as, kale is “good” ... READ the POST
4 Steps Toward Body Positivity
In a radical shift against the diet culture we’ve been raised in that fuels self-loathing, the body positive movement is gaining momentum with no slowing down in sight. We’ve been taught both directly and indirectly that we must look a certain way, a way which only 5% of the female population ... READ the POST
