Hey there, snack lovers! As someone who’s spent years navigating the sometimes confusing world of nutrition and weight loss, I often find myself evaluating what I think are “healthy” snacks. You know, the ones that…
What Happens When You Eliminate Sugar From Your…
1. The Initial Withdrawal Symptoms Understanding Sugar Addiction When I first decided to cut sugar out of my diet, I had no clue what I was in for. It’s mind-blowing how sugar can creep into…
How to Transition from Dieting to Maintenance Mode
Understand Your Body's New Needs Recognizing Changes Post-Diet When you’ve been on a diet, your body goes through a lot of changes. Think of it like a car re-tuning after a long road trip. Your…
Are These “Healthy” Snacks Keeping You from Losing…
Hey there, snack lovers! As someone who’s spent years navigating the sometimes confusing world of nutrition and weight loss, I often find myself evaluating what I think are “healthy” snacks. You know, the ones that…
Breaking Free from Diet-Related Food Guilt
Understanding Food Guilt What is Food Guilt? Food guilt is that nagging feeling we all get when we indulge in something we deem "bad" for us. I used to feel super bad about having a…
Breaking Free from Restrictive Diet Rules
Understanding the Psychology Behind Food Restrictions Why We Restrict When I first started my journey into dieting, I naively thought restrictions were the answer. It’s almost like society set the stage, showing me that fewer…
Breaking Free from Emotional Eating Patterns
Understanding Emotional Triggers Identifying Your Triggers I've found that understanding my emotional triggers is one of the most crucial steps in breaking free from emotional eating. They often sneak up on me, leading to a…