
Nurturing Food Freedom and Body Confidence
Eating Wisdom Blog
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Where stories meet science, and insight meets compassion.
Here you’ll find thoughtful reflections, practical guidance, and gently rebellious truths about food, body image, and healing. Whether you're just beginning to untangle from diet culture or deep into the work of attuned eating, there's something here for you.
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Gluten May NOT Be Causing the Problems
More and more people are going gluten-free, which has seemed to get rid of symptoms like bloating, gas and diarrhea. But what if the culprit is not actually gluten? New research suggests that the offending substance may actually be fructan.
Dieting Makes Little Girls Fatter, Study Finds
Girls who are unhappy with their body size (or who have parents, coaches, etc., who are unhappy with their body size) may try to manage their weight. But research shows that the vast majority of those who try will then end up fatter.
Recovery is Not a Destination
Recovery from eating and weight issues is not a destination. It is not a place where you arrive one day and finally “get it.” If you see your healing as a destination, not only will you be disappointed, but you will also miss your recovery.
Enjoying Food Makes It Easier To Not Overeat
Mindful, intuitive eating guidelines encourage us to truly enjoy our food. "That's crazy," you might think, "If I really enjoy my food, I will eat way too much of it." But how often do you truly enjoy eating?
Body Talk: Decoding Fat Feelings
“I feel so fat.” “My thighs are disgusting.” “My stomach sticks out.” “My butt is too big.” “I feel huge.” We hear these comments so often, including within your own thoughts. But, these thoughts are not facts, are not feelings, and are not even truths. Even those who have lost weight have found that these thoughts, feelings, and beliefs either do not change or return down the road.
Release Body Checking and Reclaim Your Body Image
Tired of obsessing over your reflection? Letting go of body checking can bring peace, healing, and freedom.
C-Piffs Can Help You To NOT Overeat
Hunger and cravings are normal when your nutrition is off — they make physiological sense. Work with them instead of fighting them. Eat your C-Piffs!
Diabetes and the Nondiet / Intuitive Eating Approach
How does your body feel with fluctuations in blood sugar? The nondiet/intuitive eating approach can help because it offers guidelines as to how to read the body. Get off the diet-blood sugar rollercoaster and discover how “STOP DIETING” is part of diabetes management.
"Obesity" Kills 400,000 -- Or Is It 25,814?
We have not been getting the whole truth about fatness. This may be because "obesity" research is significantly biased, a fact that has been well documented.
How to Rebuild Body Trust (After Diets Have Torn It Down)
Body trust isn’t lost—it’s just buried. This blog offers a gentle path back to yourself.
Daily Weigh-Ins and Green Gum
A real research study published in a bigwig journal suggests we weigh daily, and if we are within three pounds of our weight loss goal (the “green zone”), have someone give us something green, like green gum. Yup. Typical tips for successful weight loss from peer reviewed medical journals.