Been there, done that, got the therapy.
There was a time in my life, a very dark and unfortunate time, during which I did not Enjoy Eating. A pitiful predicament, as you may well know. I did not, could not Enjoy Eating because I was obsessed with my weight. Remember when Chinese currency was pegged to the dollar? Well, my self-esteem was pegged to the number on that godforsaken scale. Ladies and gentlemen, this is no way to live.
I love food. I always have, I always will. We have a pretty mature relationship, food and I, but for many years this was not so. Poor body image drove me to experiment with every diet I could find: I went vegan, I went raw, I tried Atkins, I tried South Beach, I tried pills, I tried flat out starving myself. I was up, I was down, I was miserable and above all, so freakin’ confused.
What is the secret to a healthy diet and a glorious physique? Is it protein, is it carbs, is it fat? It is fruits, vegetables, vitamins? Calories in, calories out? Portion control? Exercise? How can one person swear by grapefruit and another by ice cream? And what is the deal with whole grains and fish oil!?
Suffice it to say, I’ve done my research on “the secret.” I’m still doing my research, as nutrition is a fledgling field and new information is available every day. It’s the only science I can think of that simultaneously supports completely opposing positions. No wonder I was confused!
I refuse to think of food in terms of deprivation, stress, sadness, and failure. And so should you.
I am a Health Counselor. I help people navigate the vast amount of information about food and all of those emotions associated with the eating of it. I want you to look great, I want you to feel awesome, and I promise you will. All you need to do is ENJOY EATING.
I love food. I always have, I always will. We have a pretty mature relationship, food and I, but for many years this was not so. Poor body image drove me to experiment with every diet I could find: I went vegan, I went raw, I tried Atkins, I tried South Beach, I tried pills, I tried flat out starving myself. I was up, I was down, I was miserable and above all, so freakin’ confused.
What is the secret to a healthy diet and a glorious physique? Is it protein, is it carbs, is it fat? It is fruits, vegetables, vitamins? Calories in, calories out? Portion control? Exercise? How can one person swear by grapefruit and another by ice cream? And what is the deal with whole grains and fish oil!?
Suffice it to say, I’ve done my research on “the secret.” I’m still doing my research, as nutrition is a fledgling field and new information is available every day. It’s the only science I can think of that simultaneously supports completely opposing positions. No wonder I was confused!
I refuse to think of food in terms of deprivation, stress, sadness, and failure. And so should you.
I am a Health Counselor. I help people navigate the vast amount of information about food and all of those emotions associated with the eating of it. I want you to look great, I want you to feel awesome, and I promise you will. All you need to do is ENJOY EATING.