Today, I want to share the concept of constraint with you and how it can be applied to your goals – whether you wish to lose weight or just eat better. A constraint is a limitation or restriction you put on yourself to make your life easier. While the concept of a constraint might seem…
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I often get asked my thoughts on various types of diets and if there’s one in particular that I typically recommend to clients. Do I recommend going low carb? What about Keto? Paleo? Vegetarian? The truth is I don’t recommend any one particular diet, perhaps with the exception of a diet diverse in minimally processed…
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If you’ve been hanging out with me for a while and reading my blog posts or emails, you likely know that I believe in a non-diet-mentality approach to eating and, yes, losing weight. I’m not a fan of fad diets that require you to cut out (or extremely limit) certain macronutrients, restrict long lists of food items,…
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Many of us have been here before. Maybe a Friday night of snacking turns into a weekend of poor food choices. Or you have a few too many treats one afternoon, and the next thing you know, you’re ordering pizza for dinner. You give into that doughnut at work, and now you’re blowing off your…
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Isn’t it interesting how we can say that we want something so badly, yet if we were being observed by someone (maybe a fly on the wall?), our actions would tell a different story. I know for sure when it comes to keeping our commitments, the more compelling your reason for wanting it, the more committed you…
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Today I’m re-visiting a topic that I’ve discussed here on the blog before, but I want to shed more light on the subject, or perhaps a new perspective. And that’s on keeping a food journal! A food journal can be a powerful tool if you keep it simple and do it in a supportive and…
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Hi! I’m Elaine, a Certified Nutritionist & Master Health Coach. I teach women how to lose weight while prioritizing the health of their bodies and minds (while also enjoying the foods they love!).
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