What Confidence Really Looks Like (Spoiler: It’s Not a Size) So let’s go back to that question: if confidence isn’t about being smaller, what is it? Confidence is a mindset. It’s about having your own back. It’s choosing, day after day, not to tear yourself down with self-criticism. It’s intentionally treating your body with respect, […]
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As the weather warms up, so does the noise about getting “summer ready.” You know the drill — fewer layers, more skin, and suddenly everyone’s talking about shaping up for the beach. Social media feeds are filled with workout plans, diet tips, and a whole lot of pressure to look a certain way. Add in
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January often brings an avalanche of diet talk—whether it’s coworkers comparing meal plans, family members sharing “weight loss goals,” or social media feeds filled with “New Year, New Me” slogans. While these conversations may seem harmless to some, they can be triggering, unhelpful, or even harmful, especially if you’re working on healing your relationship with
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Do you ever feel overwhelmed by the messages that sugar is something you should avoid at all costs? Have you ever thought you were addicted to sugar? We can thank studies suggesting that sugar can be as addictive as cocaine for this confusion, and for causing anxiety around something our bodies naturally require. As we
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It’s that time of year, for many of us it is crisper air, vibrant foliage, pumpkin spice EVERYTHING and perhaps, the scariest thing of all – Halloween candy! If you are like many of my clients, you are worried about candy: having it around, eating too much of it and then feeling like crap! If
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