The word "yet" can be a powerful mindset shift and create a foundation of trust, both needed for better health and wellness.

The word "yet" is mainly used to refer to something a person is waiting for and expecting. The event has not happened so far.

We often only think about our health and wellness when we don't feel well, don't like the mirror's reflection, or notice the negative habits we want to change.

All are taking a reactive or automatic pilot approach to the most essential thing in our lives, our bodies. When I refer to our bodies, I am talking about functionality, all aspects of self and health, bringing you away from the number on the scale to determine your health.

What do you have to say no to, to say yes to yourself? We all experience stress, feel overwhelmed and take on more responsibilities than we can truly handle and still feel balanced, I ask, "Where is our "pause" button"? Are you able to recognize your signs of stress and overwhelm?

Did you know….

Your preoccupation with food could be related to your need for more significant social interactions.

We often think food is the problem when food is only the messenger…

There are many aspects of learning and embracing a mindful approach to health and wellness; the best part is that all that is required is an open mind to start.

What gets in your way of dipping your toes into Mindful Eating?

Many of us don't know that wellness is a choice, will look different for all of us, and is an active process. Health doesn't happen when we hit a number on the scale and then magic; we are happy and healthy from the inside out. We don't "arrive" and stay there.

Wellness is comprised of many bodies, and for optimal "health," balance is the key to success.

Nourishing yourself may include physical, emotional, mental, or spiritual nourishment. What you tend to “grows.”

For example, I hope to nourish my well-being this year by getting more sleep. When I get better sleep, I have greater focus and attention, make healthier food choices, and feel better. The action of getting better sleep enables you to have growth in other areas of your life.

I am excited to share! I was recently interviewed by Sarah Kirton, a writer from DeliveryRank; We discussed my views on the damage diet culture has caused and revealed how working with my clients; you can learn how to UNdiet your life, build confidence, happiness, and love for self, regardless of size.

Many of us have just finished celebrating either Christmas or Chanukah, and others are beginning Kwanzaa. If you are willing, take a minute and check in with yourself no matter what you celebrate.

How are you feeling now that we are in the home stretch of "the season," which typically begins with Thanksgiving and ends with New Years?

• Are you energized or exhausted?

• Running on fumes or adequately fueled?

• Are you grateful for friends and family or maxed out about one more obligation?

This time of year, we become hyper-focused on …

I often share with my clients when talking about body image to imagine growing up on a deserted island and thinking about how their relationship to their body would be different…”I no longer had the ability or need to see my hair, how my belly looked in my bikini, the size of my “cottage cheese” thighs, or to body check. I didn’t care; it was unimportant; I went inward in the joy of focusing on our time and experience together.”

You do not need to compensate for your holiday eating today, tomorrow, or any day. Your restriction is what sets you up for a binge. Enjoy the holiday food without guilt or shame.

Learn how to create autonomy and set boundaries with your food and body through The Thanksgiving Bill of Rights as we get ready for one of the biggest eating days of the year.

It's hard to enjoy the holidays when you are preoccupied with eating or worried about what to say to relatives who have an annual tradition of telling you what and how to eat.

Today I have two gifts to help you enjoy the holidays and prepare you for 2023, the year of the UNDiet. The good news is that you can start now, and it doesn't include a meal plan, food rules, or willpower.

To help kick-start your self-care mindset as we go into the holidays, here are my top Self-Care tips and tools on how to build your self-care toolbox.

There are many ways our bodies talk to us, which I refer to as body speak (learning the language of your body).

When we understand "our language" by connecting our mind, body, heart, and food, we become experts on ourselves and no longer need diets or outside resources to tell us what, when, and how much to eat.

Learn how a Hunger Scale can connect your to your hunger.

The truth is, one day filled with candy will not harm anyone long term (unless there are medical conditions and a lack of teeth brushing). How we talk about the candy experience harms our children and ourselves, impacting our relationships with food and body.

I support women in connecting their minds, body, and food, which is all about thoughts, actions, and behaviors.

This week, I finally found a diet that I can stand behind and support.

I believe to my core, that it will actually work for everyone. Are you curious?

Is your diet and dieting lifestyle working for you?

Criticism and judgment, a "dieter's mind," leave you defeated, defiant, and stuck, similar to the diet cycle.

Acceptance and curiosity open the door to the journey, adventure, and getting off the diet roller coaster.

We often miss the big picture when we talk about food and dieting. What if, food is not the problem; food is only the messenger? It tells you, "HEY, LISTEN UP," something is happening. The food tells you that you have an unmet need, either physically, mentally, emotionally, or spiritually.

What's your business, and who are your customers? As an Intuitive Eating and Body Image Health Coach, I offer a non-diet approach to health and wellness. I specialize in working with women who are chronic dieters or labeled themselves as "emotional or binge eaters." They are women who have disordered eating patterns, and the surprising fact is many women think their eating is healthy, although filled with rules, restrictions, and deprivation.