May, 2018

“How do you know you're ready to begin eating intuitively? Do you need to be committed to maintaining a healthy lifestyle (no giant imminent stressors, etc.) or do you encourage others to start at any time? Seems like the initial detox would require a fair amount of commitment.”

VIP Q+A: How do you know when you’re ready to start eating intuitively?

VIP Q+A: How do you know when you’re ready to start eating intuitively?

May 31, 2018

If we don't trust our value apart from our actions, we will constantly be on the hamster wheel of striving, go-go-go, do-do-do, earn-earn-earn, in order to (maybe) feel valued. Rather, if we know we are valuable first (you ARE), then… we can choose our actions wisely, in a way that serves us and others.

What is Grace?

May 29, 2018

We wake up in the morning with the best of intentions to care for ourselves well through the day and commit to being in a great mood. Then one small thing goes wrong and we get frustrated and bent out of shape. Then we get frustrated and bent out of shape, that we're frustrated and bent out of shape. Can you relate?

How to View Your Feelings Differently to Experience LESS Daily Frustration

How to View Your Feelings Differently to Experience LESS Daily Frustration

May 24, 2018

One Mindset Shift That Changes Everything

One Mindset Shift That Changes Everything

May 22, 2018

“How do I keep from turning intuitive eating into just another diet? Another all-or-nothing, I'm doing it right or I'm doing it all wrong sort of "plan"? I have a hunch this has something to do with perfectionism ;-) but I am finding that even though I KNOW I should be gentle, self-compassionate and curious with myself, I'm not seeing the little steps of progress I'm making, I just see what I "should" be doing better.”

VIP Q+A: How do I keep from turning intuitive eating into a diet?

VIP Q+A: How do I keep from turning intuitive eating into a diet?

May 17, 2018

Dieting gave me a false sense of security which led to me NOT tuning into my life and the things that I actually wanted for A LOT of years. No longer. Today, when I struggle to accept my body the way she is, the way God made her, it's a process of coming back home to myself and honoring and accepting the fact that I'm not someone who follows hard-fast rules anymore.

A Discussion About Body Acceptance and The Desire to Lose Weight

A Discussion About Body Acceptance and The Desire to Lose Weight

May 15, 2018

Dreamy Morning Scene: Quiet Time, Black Coffee, and a White Chocolate Cranberry Scone

Daily Eats: Pasta, Sweet Home Alabama, and Talenti Gelato

Daily Eats: Pasta, Sweet Home Alabama, and Talenti Gelato

May 10, 2018

Mid-day coffee date with my friend, Kassidy. Black Coffee and a cranberry and white chocolate scone for me.

The First of Daily Eats in Reno!

The First of Daily Eats in Reno!

May 8, 2018

“How can I enjoy movement more? Currently, I don't like movement but I make myself do it because I know it's good for me. I go on walks and I like to dance. But the work I do can really tire me out sometimes.”

VIP Q+A: How to Look Forward to Exercise/Movement, Even When You’re Tired

VIP Q+A: How to Look Forward to Exercise/Movement, Even When You’re Tired

May 3, 2018

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