by Dana Marie | Jun 27, 2019 | Blog, Body Care, Heart, Mind, and Soul Care
I previously wrote about using “love,” as described in 1 Corinthians 13, as filter in our lives. God doesn’t condemn us, call us names, tear us down, or do any of the mean things we often do to ourselves. God LOVES us. God IS love. We don’t always see ourselves...
by Dana Marie | May 8, 2019 | Blog, Body Care, For Healthcare Professionals
What does it mean to practice as a “weight neutral” practitioner? For those who know me or who have worked with me in the past, you may wonder why I now refer to myself as a “weight neutral” practitioner when I previously specialized in what is referred to as “weight...
by Dana Marie | Apr 9, 2019 | Blog, Body Care, For Healthcare Professionals
A common misconception about Intuitive Eating centers around the principle of making peace with food. You may see people on social media posting pictures of cake, pizza, and donuts and think Intuitive Eating means eating these foods all the time, or even that you...
by Dana Marie | Feb 16, 2019 | Blog, Body Care, Heart, Mind, and Soul Care
Recently, I’ve been reminded of the importance of gratitude. Gratitude doesn’t mean becoming complacent or ignoring reality. It’s intentionally being aware of the good things going on in your life. This can transform your view of the world, your life, and therefore...
by Dana Marie | Feb 12, 2019 | Blog, Body Care
Restriction, or black and white thinking around food, often leads to binging, or feeling out of control around food, or intensified cravings in the absence of actual hunger. Viewing all foods in a more neutral light (vs “good” and “bad”) actually keeps it from having...
by Dana Marie | Jan 21, 2019 | Blog, Body Care, Heart, Mind, and Soul Care
This little guy started something new a year or so ago. When he gets really excited (when we are going for a walk or getting home from work), he runs to the food bowl to eat. We have found it quite humorous. He copes with his excitement by eating. ? It reminds me...
