3 Ways to Stay Grateful for the Joy of Food
After dinner on Thanksgiving, my uncle handed around pieces of paper and pens and asked everyone to write down at least five things that...
Are You Eating to Be Good or to Feel Good?
I remember hearing a phrase, I think at Weight Watchers, which was: “Nothing tastes as good as thin feels.” I never liked the expression,...
3 Reasons It’s Hard to Change What You Eat
Have you ever noticed that when you try to change what you eat, you slip back to eating what you’re used to if you’re not careful? And...
Daylight Savings and Eating by the Clock
Recently, the comic strip Pickles had a little series about mealtimes. The comic is about an older retired couple, Opal and Earl, and...
Finding Sweetness on Halloween
For a long time, I boycotted Halloween. Back when I was losing weight, I didn’t keep candy around for trick-or-treaters because I would...
Weight Stigma in TV Shows
Weight stigma in the media is sadly nothing new, but occasionally it’s so egregious that I feel compelled to comment on it. That’s the...
How Do You Overcome Negative Thoughts?
How do you overcome negative thoughts? Someone asked me this question, wanting to know my answer especially in relation to my journey...
Over the Top and the Comfort of Food
Since I’m a fan of Queer Eye, I decided to check out Jonathan Van Ness’s memoir Over the Top: A Raw Journey to Self-Love. I really...
How to Set an Intention for Holiday Eating
Here in Maine, I’ve noticed several signs that it’s now autumn and the holidays are fast approaching. Less daylight, colder temperatures,...
Turning to Food When Stressed
I’m going to go out on a limb and guess that you’ve probably turned to food when you were stressed, at least once in your life. Stress,...
