focus on outside factors determining the “right” way to eat, rather than trusting our own bodies. It can also rob us of our joy, connection, and time and negatively impact our relationship with food, our psyche and our metabolism. As intuitive eating dietitians, we want to arm you with the facts so that you can make an empowered decision on the subject. Here we dive into why we might count calories, why you may want to stop counting calories, 5 tangible steps to stop counting calories obsessively, as well as debunking some common calorie myths.
Why am I craving carbs?
Intense carbohydrate cravings can seem overwhelming and difficult to manage at times. It can make us feel like we’re out of control or that we just lack the willpower to move past it. However, cravings are actually packed with valuable information about what we might be needing physically, and even emotionally, and mentally. Here we explore what carbohydrates are and why we need them, why we might be craving carbs, common misconceptions around carbohydrates, and what to do when you feel a carb craving coming on.
How to Use the Hunger Fullness Scale
How to recognize your hunger and fullness signals [get in touch with your hunger cues) using the Hunger Fullness Scale.
How to Stop Feeling Guilty After Eating. A Dietitian’s 5 Step Guide to Overcoming Food Guilt
Plagued with feeling guilty after eating certain foods? Or maybe when you feel you ate “too much” or caved to…