Finding True Health: Intuitive Eating, Body Image, Food Freedom, Healthy Habits, Healthy Lifestyle, HAES, Wellness

#67: Maintaining a stable blood sugar throughout the day helps prevent mood swings, energy crashes, insulin resistance, and more. In this episode, I'll share 10 ways to help you have healthy blood sugar shifts. For even more free help, check out these resources: Finding True Health Facebook group Free Habit Formation Cheat Sheet Free Class: “Put the Struggle with Food & Your Body Far Behi...

#66: We all experience discouragement and the temptation to give up at times. Every worthwhile goal comes with a certain amount of pain and difficulty. In this episode, I share a quick personal experience of a time I was encouraged to keep going when I felt like giving up.   For even more free help, check out these resources: Finding True Health Facebook group Free Habit Formation Cheat Sheet Free...

#65: With so many messages telling us what, when, and how we should eat, it's easy to be confused about what NORMAL eating actually looks like.  For even more free help, check out these resources: Finding True Health Facebook group Free Habit Formation Cheat Sheet Free Class: “Put the Struggle with Food & Your Body Far Behind You” Let’s connect! Instagram: www.instagram.com/jennawaite_rd...

#64: Most women have an innate desire to spend their time caring for others. This is a beautiful trait, but it often results in women putting their own health and needs on the back burner. In this episode, I'll share the most common areas I see being neglected and 3 key ways to bump your health further up on your to-do list. For even more free help, check out these resources: Finding True Hea...

#63: Many people view exercise as a miserable chore or form of punishment. But when we find ways to make movement more enjoyable, we naturally want to get more of it. For even more free help, check out these resources: Finding True Health Facebook group Free Habit Formation Cheat Sheet Free Class: “Put the Struggle with Food & Your Body Far Behind You” Let’s connect! Instagram: www.instagram.c...

#62: Letting go of food rules is an essential part of becoming an intuitive eater. But does that mean we have to let go of all structure and guidelines for our health? Today I'll discuss the nuance between rules and guidelines, and how you can avoid setting guidelines that lead you straight back to diet culture. For even more free help, check out these resources: Finding True Health Facebook...

#61: Feelings of shame and embarrassment for ones body are very common. But there are ways to minimize and even eliminate these types of thoughts and feelings. Be prepared for some tear-jerking, hope-inducing stories. For even more free help, check out these resources: Finding True Health Facebook group Free Habit Formation Cheat Sheet Free Class: “Put the Struggle with Food & Your Body Far Be...

#60: Does being an intuitive eater mean giving in to every craving that comes your way? Learn the simple 4 steps I take when a craving hits. For even more free help, check out these resources: Finding True Health Facebook group Free Habit Formation Cheat Sheet Free Class: “Put the Struggle with Food & Your Body Far Behind You” Let’s connect! Instagram: www.instagram.com/jennawaite_rd Website:...

#59: The keto craze has been going on for a while now, but is this fad helping or harming our health? I'll share what the research says, along with my personal opinions and experiences around this diet. For even more free help, check out these resources: Finding True Health Facebook group Free Habit Formation Cheat Sheet Free Class: “Put the Struggle with Food & Your Body Far Behind You”...

#58: Do you ever feel like you are your own worst enemy? Do you seem to sabotage your efforts every time you try to make an improvement or achieve a goal? Perhaps you seem to take one step forward and two steps back. If so, you aren't alone! In this episode, I'll discuss why we seem to self-sabotage, and what we can do to stop. For even more free help, check out these resources: Finding...

#57: We all know that veggies provide a lot of health benefits, but many people struggle to get enough. In this episode, I'll give you easy, practical ways to get more produce into your diet. For even more free help, check out these resources: Finding True Health Facebook group Free Habit Formation Cheat Sheet Free Class: “Put the Struggle with Food & Your Body Far Behind You” Let’s conne...

#56: In this special interview with fellow dietitian Marie-Pier, we discuss what it means to become an empowered eater. We also touch on the topics of balance in health, food and movement tracking, and more! Find out more about Marie-Pier and her programs here: Free Class : www.thebalancedpractice.com/signup One-on-one services: www.thebalancedpractice.com/services Online Program: www.thebalancedp...

#55: It can be very tricky to navigate a world where bodies are seen as ornaments instead of instruments. But in this episode, I'll give you 3 tangible ways to get out of the "sea of objectification" for good. For even more free help, check out these resources: Finding True Health Facebook group Free Habit Formation Cheat Sheet Free Class: “Put the Struggle with Food & Your Body...

#54: I used to hate setting goals, but now I have a whole different view on goal setting. Learn how I changed my perspective, and what I consider to be the most important "dos" and "don'ts" when setting any goal. For even more free help, check out these resources: Finding True Health Facebook group Free Habit Formation Cheat Sheet Free Class: “Put the Struggle with Food &a...

#53: With the new year comes new resolutions, many of which involve wanting to change our bodies and/or health. Unfortunately, many of these goals are influenced by diet mentality, which means they're likely to lead to even worse mental and physical health over the long run. In today's episode, I'll teach you how to tell the difference between making a health plan that's influe...

#52: I had a few experiences last week that helped me remember some valuable lessons regarding my health. And the person who taught me these lessons just might surprise you. For even more free help, check out these resources: Finding True Health Facebook group Free Habit Formation Cheat Sheet Free Class: “Put the Struggle with Food & Your Body Far Behind You” Let’s connect! Instagram: www.inst...

#51: I'm a huge fan of using helpful tools whenever possible to form new healthy habits. That's why I teach my students dozens of habit-making and habit-breaking aides in my programs. In this episode, I share 3 of my favorite tools for forming new habits.  For even more free help, check out these resources: Finding True Health Facebook group Free Habit Formation Cheat Sheet Free Class: “...

#50: A huge part of finding true health is finding the balance between various contraries - two opposites that are equally true. Join me as we go through this tricky topic. For even more free help, check out these resources: Finding True Health Facebook group Free Habit Formation Cheat Sheet Free Class: “Put the Struggle with Food & Your Body Far Behind You” Let’s connect! Instagram: www.insta...

#49: The holiday season brings fun traditions, activities, and get-togethers that involve delicious food. While this can be wonderful, it can also bring some stress and anxiety for those who struggle with their relationship with food. In this episode, I'll give you four ways to help you eat more intuitively this holiday season. For even more free help, check out these resources: Finding True...

#48: What you eat before and after a workout can have a big effect on your body and energy levels. In this episode, I get to pick the brain of sports nutritionist Jessika Brown. Listen as we discuss the best ways to fuel before exercising, what to eat afterward to get the most health benefits possible, and more! Connect with Jess on Instagram @ jessbrownrd.com , or check out her website at www.jes...

#47: Have you ever been tempted by a diet or product that promised you quick weight loss? Have you looked ahead to an upcoming event and thought “I need to hurry and lose X pounds before going to that event”? Maybe you’re even looking for a quick way to lose weight before getting together with family during this holiday season. Well, as enticing as quick weight loss can sound, there are actually m...

#46: Do you cringe when you look at photos of yourself? Do you want to run and hide whenever the camera comes out? In this episode, you'll be given 3 tips for how to be more comfortable with having your picture taken. For even more free help, check out these resources: Finding True Health Facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/findingtruehealth Free Habit Formation Cheat Sheet: www.healththr...

#45: Many of us have a love-hate relationship with foods high in sugar. We love to eat them - they taste good, give us a quick dopamine hit, and can even be used to manipulate our emotions. But many people feel out of control around, afraid of, or even addicted to sugar. And the holidays can be a particularly difficult time for people who struggle with sugar. In this episode, we'll cover diff...

#44: The healthcare industry uses BMI (Body Mass Index) as a screening tool based on people's weight and height. But is this tool really giving us any useful information about our health? Or are the stigmatizing labels assigned by BMI doing more harm than good? In this episode, we'll explore where BMI came from, how accurate it is in assessing our health, and much more. What are your tho...

#43: Have you ever wondered why intuitive eating and improved body image seem to go hand-in-hand? In this episode, special guest and fellow intuitive-eating counselor Victoria Yates and I talk all things body image. What it is, who needs to work on it, why it's important, and how to improve it. And be sure to connect with Victoria on Instagram @nondiet_rn , check out the Redefining Health Pod...