What is weight-inclusive care and how does it differ from the care I may have received in the past? Weight-inclusive care gives clients the tools to focus on behaviors within their control, rather than on weight-related goals that may or may not be achievable. Many people desire to be treated under a weight-inclusive care lens, […]
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Stress Awareness Month and Women’s Health
Stress and Women’s Health Linked April is Stress Awareness Month, and the importance of women’s mental health has never been more evident. The CDC reports 2 in 5 adults are experiencing mental health struggles — and disproportionately amplified amongst women. The numbers don’t lie Burnout has been amplified to a whole new level with 53% […]
A Weight-Neutral Approach to Health and Fitness Instruction
A focus on weight loss can affect many individuals negatively. This article will describe a weight-neutral approach to health and fitness instruction. Problems with weight-focused paradigms are discussed, as are strategies for becoming a weight-neutral instructor. Original Article by Souza, Brian J. M.S. in ACSM Journal Health and fitness professionals often work with clients who have weight […]
St. Patrick’s Day Foods to Try
Do you have your green outfit on today? Even if decking yourself in green on St. Patrick’s Day isn’t your thing, odds are you can get down with some traditional Irish foods and we’re sharing some delicious recipes and foods. Here are a few traditional Irish foods (with some recipes) to try today or any […]
How to Intuitively Eat with Diabetes?
There is a big misconception about Intuitive Eating. We need to clear that up before we talk about how to intuitively eat with diabetes. Intuitive Eating is NOT “eat whatever you want,” and forget about honoring your body! To learn more about Intuitive Eating, check out our blog post about Intuitive Eating for Beginners. But […]