The power of language in body image

I’ve been talking about language a lot lately, mostly in regards to pain and wellness and such, but it’s important in all aspects of our lives. One such area that I’ve been thinking about and talking about a lot lately is body image. So I figured what the hell, why not write about it, too. ;) Body image is another

Just Say No to Tasteless Diet Foods

That’s Right – No More Fat-Free and Lite Diet Foods Today, I’m channeling Nancy Reagan and encouraging you to JUST SAY NO! No to what, you may ask? No to anything labeled ‘diet’, ‘fat-free’ or ‘low-fat’. Most of these diet foods remove good for us fats  that help us absorb nutrients and provide our cells with nourishment and replace them

Stop Dieting! A Simple Way of Eating Healthier

Eat Real Food Last post I talked a bit about why I don’t think “dieting” works (miss that post? check it out here). I try to keep my “diet” simple and it’s not really a diet at all, it’s just a simple way of eating every day (and I enjoy it!). What is this magic way of eating? When I’m