When people decide they want to eat better, they usually try to change a lot at once. They rethink meals, snacks, ingredients, portion sizes, timing, and rules. There’s often a burst of motivation at the start, followed by frustration when it all starts to feel hard to keep up with. That pattern is so common … Read more
Sugar cravings get talked about in a very dramatic way. They’re often described as addictions, weaknesses, or proof that something is wrong with you. The usual advice is to fight them, cut sugar out completely, or “get control”. If you’ve ever had strong sugar cravings, that kind of messaging can feel pretty discouraging. It makes … Read more
Intuitive eating sounds simple when you first hear about it. Eat when you’re hungry.Stop when you’re full.Trust your body. For a lot of people, that idea feels like a relief after years of rules and plans. And then they try it, and instead of feeling calm and clear, everything feels more confusing than before. Hunger … Read more
When people think about eating better, there’s usually a moment of hesitation. Not because they don’t want to feel better or have more energy, but because they assume it’s going to mean giving things up. Favourite foods. Comfort foods. The things that make eating enjoyable in the first place. That assumption alone is enough to … Read more
Overeating is one of those things that feels confusing and frustrating. You might tell yourself you won’t do it again, only to find yourself in the same situation a few days later. It’s easy to assume that if you just had more discipline or better control, the problem would go away. But for most people, … Read more
When people notice emotional eating, their first instinct is usually to stop it. They decide it’s a bad habit. Something that needs to be controlled. They promise themselves that next time they’ll do better, be stronger, or use more willpower. The intention is good. People are trying to help themselves. The problem is that this … Read more
When people decide they want to eat better, they usually start by looking at food. They think about what they should eat, what they should avoid, and how to make “better” choices. They change ingredients, adjust portions, or follow new guidelines. Sometimes this helps for a while. Often, it doesn’t last. That’s not because food … Read more
A lot of advice about overeating starts and ends with control. Count your calories.Track everything you eat.Measure portions.Cut foods out. For some people, this works for a while. For many others, it becomes exhausting. Food turns into a numbers game. Eating requires constant attention. And when the system breaks, overeating often comes back stronger than … Read more
Emotional eating has a way of showing up again and again. You might notice it after stressful days, late in the evening, or when you finally stop and sit down. You might tell yourself you need to stop doing it, only to find it popping up in the same situations next week. That repetition is … Read more
Intuitive eating is one of those ideas that sounds appealing but often feels confusing in practice. Some people hear about it and think it means eating whatever you want, whenever you want. Others assume it’s unrealistic unless you’ve never dieted or struggled with food. A lot of people are curious about it but unsure whether … Read more