Most of us hate that “out of control” feeling. That’s why diets are so appealing. They give us a plan and help us feel like we are in control. When we’re “off” the diet we feel out of control, so we try another diet or “health...
It’s a popular message in Christian circles when the topic of food arises–we need more self control. The message is subtle but clear. If you had more self control, food issues would disappear. If you had more self control (which is a fruit of the spirit)...
Today Heather digs into the concept of addiction–but not in a way you might expect. Heather isn’t talking about drugs or alcohol or other things that you expect people to be addicted to. Instead, she talks about being addicted to body change–of...
Today we look at Matthew 6:25-34 — a familiar passage in the Bible where Jesus tells us not to worry. But his instruction isn’t generic. He tells us not to worry about a few specific things — he says don’t worry about food, drink, and clothing....
This conversation may shock and surprise you. Today, non-diet dietician, Tracy Brown and I have an informative conversation about bread avoidance. Over the last decade–bread has become a “scary” food to many who are dieting or trying to lose weight....
Today is the start of a new month-long series about conquering our fears related to body image and food. Nicole Mesita, a non-diet RD, joins me to tackle our first issue: Conquering the Fear of Fat. The data surrounding this issue is astounding. Some studies show 63%...
