The Freedom Promise Blog
Food Cravings in an Uncertain World
As I sit to write this month’s column, I’m feeling sad, quite anxious and overwhelmed as a result of the horrific violence outside of our capital yesterday. Combine this with a recent health scare (under control now) and I can’t help feeling every bit of the...
Happy Birthday to Me
"No book is just one chapter, no chapter tells the whole story, no mistakes define who we are. Keep turning the pages that are left to be turned." May is my birthday month and I intend to truly celebrate as I bask in the light of my many blessings. I didn't get to...
Let’s Dispel This Dietary Myth
Do you believe that a calorie is a calorie? The truth is that this myth is one of several important reasons people have trouble losing weight and keeping it off. The multi-billion dollar weight loss industry wants you to believe that all calories are the same. The...
Who Will You Be In 2017?
"Time, time, time, see what's become of me...while I looked around for my possibilities"...Paul Simon from "A Hazy Shade of Winter" Last weekend, while in my favorite Spin class, a song came on that truly spoke to me as I reflect on this past year and my intentions...
Fall’s Best Super Foods
Nutrition is information for our cells, nourishment for our souls. We are what we eat and our energy and overall wellness will reflect this fact. As we’ve moved into the Autumn months, our focus shifts from the lighter foods of Summer to heartier fare. The weather is...
5 Reasons to Call an Eating Psychology Coach
Last week I was invited to join a group of dietitians and therapists who meet regularly to address topics regarding issues relating to diet, body image, disordered eating behaviors and general nutrition. While introducing ourselves, I was asked what exactly an Eating...