Tag: health
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Why “Everything in moderation” is the worst nutrition advice you can give
It seems logical and sound, but telling clients to have everything in moderation may actually be the reason they are not making progress Most clients have heard it before and I’m betting you’ve said it (I’ve certainly said it in the past): “Everything in moderation.” It sounds so reasonable. It has this ring of wisdom…
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BMI is broken – and it’s hurting people
BMI is a flawed proxy health measure, but its frequent use can feel out of your control. What can you do to mitigate the harms of BMI? Once upon a time, a woman in her 30s nervously shuffled into her doctor’s office. Her obsession with her weight was at an all-time high and she knew…
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10 ways to celebrate the holidays that have nothing to do with food
Dietitian Lucy Carey shares 10 simple ways to focus on building memories, instead of struggling with food pressures these holidays. The holiday season can feel like a minefield when you’re trying so hard to reject diet culture and heal your relationship with food. Everywhere you look, there’s pressure to indulge or restrict, and there’s a…
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10 ways to romanticize your meals
Discover 10 simple, budget-friendly ways to add a touch of romance to dinner. Perfect for families and anyone craving a bit of magic at mealtime! We used to light candles every evening when we had dinner. But somewhere in the chaos of young children the tradition died out… But I’m determined to bring it back.…
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15 comments you need to stop making about your body
The way you speak about your body matters. It shapes your mindset, affects your self-esteem, and can influence how you treat yourself. You’re looking in the mirror and you don’t like the wrinkles you see. You think, “I look too old.” You’re walking and you don’t like how your thighs rub together. You think, “My…
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Overcoming emotional eating
Emotional eating isn’t solved by willpower… We need to dig into the root cause: the emotions themselves. Food isn’t just food. Food is memories and pleasure and comfort… and yes, food can also be a way to cope with overwhelming emotions. Stress, anxiety and depression are running rampant in our fast-paced society, and alongside this…
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Building self-worth to beat binge eating
Binge eating isn’t an addiction to food. When we truly dig into why we binge eat, we often uncover low self-worth. What do you truly believe about yourself? Self-worth is how you perceive yourself. It’s your sense of being good enough, even when you make mistakes. If you have low self-worth, you’re probably harsh on…
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Body neutrality over body positivity
The body positivity movement encourages loving your body, but should you be aiming for body neutrality instead? “I thought doing this all body image work would help me to love my body.” She had been trying so hard, but she still looked in the mirror and saw all of her flaws. “I’m actually not so…
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Meals plans aren’t the answer
Everyone asks you for a meal plan, but should you give them one? Dietitian Lucy Carey gives her thoughts on meal plans. It’s what everyone wants. At least, it’s what they think they want. A written plan that tells them exactly what to eat, when to eat it, and how much of it to eat.…
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You don’t earn food with exercise
Do you need to do burpees for every fry you consume? Dietitian Lucy Carey explains why you should not earn your food with exercise. We called it the ‘Exercise Park’. It was just a big field with a playground and some exercise machines. I don’t know if this is like, a Kiwi thing perhaps? But…