Hi Reader, For a long time, I felt like I couldn't keep cookies in the house. If they were in the cabinet, I was thinking about them. I'd have one, then another standing at the counter, then decide I might as well finish what was left so they'd be gone and I could "start fresh" tomorrow. So mostly I just didn't buy them. That made cookies feel rare and a little dramatic, and I rebelliously consumed them whenever I got the chance. What changed things for me was slow and kind of boring. I...

Hi Reader, I'm currently looking out at the aspen leaves turning gold outside my window. It's really starting to feel like fall, which is truly one of the most beautiful times to be up here in the mountains. My oldest has a birthday this week, and we're throwing a small party, hopefully outside if the weather cooperates (this time of year, you never really know). In past years I've gotten a little too excited about making everything homemade, leading to me feeling stuck inside rolling out...

Hi Reader, If you've never worked with a non-diet dietitian, you might wonder what we even talk about. Here's the framework I use often with my clients. Step one: Consistent, satisfying eating Before anything else, your body needs to trust that food is coming regularly and that it will actually be enough. This step is about eating on a rhythm that works for your life, choosing foods that satisfy you, and letting go of the idea that skipping meals or eating "light" is doing you any favors....