“I eat really healthy… but the scale won’t budge.” This is a common complaint I hear. You’re not gaining weight, but you’re not losing it either. So what’s going on? When I start asking deeper questions about eating habits, I often uncover familiar patterns—especially among women who are genuinely trying to eat well but aren’t…
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Last week, we explored the difference between natural and artificial pleasure and how to assess the net effect of our choices. Now, let’s talk about something equally powerful: How to add more meaningful pleasure to your everyday life—so you don’t need to rely on overindulgence to feel good. Because when your day is full of…
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Pleasure serves a beautiful purpose in our lives. As humans, we’ve evolved to seek out pleasurable experiences that promote survival. For example, when we eat nourishing food, our brain releases dopamine, a feel-good neurotransmitter that encourages us to repeat the experience. This is the original design of our reward system: pleasure as motivation to meet…
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When we set out to eat healthier, lose weight, or improve our habits, most of us jump straight into action mode—the “doing.” Eat this, not that.Drink more water.Take your supplements. And don’t get me wrong—action matters.But on its own? It can only take you so far. Because what fuels your actions—especially when things get hard—isn’t…
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Over the years, we collect food rules. Some are easy to spot:“This food is bad.”“That food is a cheat.”“You must eat breakfast.”“Don’t eat after 8 PM.” Others are more subtle—whispers picked up from books, blogs, coworkers, your mom, or that diet plan you did in 2006. They tell us not just what to eat, but…
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One of my clients once joked, “I’m going to eat my way through this pandemic!” We both laughed—but there was truth in her words. Whether it’s a global crisis, a stressful work week, or just a tough Tuesday, many of us turn to food or alcohol to escape uncomfortable emotions. I’ve heard clients say things…
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Hi! I’m Elaine, a Certified Nutritionist and Master Certified Health Coach. I support women in achieving their health and body goals while prioritizing a peaceful and balanced relationship with food.
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