Why People-Pleasers Are Overweight

Are you one of those people who tries to make everyone happy?  If you’re reading this article, I'm guessing so! People-pleasers know who they are.  There’s no mistaking that one person you can count on, every time.  But on the same hand, who can she count on? The perpetual over-worker, the perpetual under-sleeper, the perpetually happy.  […]

How to Honor Your Feelings Without Food

One of the hardest things for an emotional eater to do is to put food down when they’re in the throes of an emotional eating episode.  But if you ever stand a chance of breaking the cycle, it’s critical that you learn how. In all my years in practice, plus my own life experience itself, […]

Applesauce and Almond Delight

A quick, easy 30-second recipe that tastes just like apple pie and is great when sugar cravings strike!  Ingredients: ¾ cup unsweetened applesauce 1 tbsp almond meal ¼ tsp cinnamon 1 tsp agave Directions: Spoon out ¾ cup of unsweetened applesauce and place in a clear custard cup. In a small measuring cup, place 1 […]

Food Cravings: Friend or Foe?

When it comes to food cravings, people have it all wrong.   They have a tendency to think cravings are the enemy, and attempt to demonize them into submission, when really they're a sign of a much deeper imbalance that your body is trying to convey to you.   Sugar, chocolate, carbs – just about anything associated with […]