The Diet Diaries

Today, we’re diving into a super important topic that comes up all the time with clients and friends alike: the difference between losing weight and losing fat. This is something that might seem straightforward but is actually a bit more complex than it appears. Here’s what I’m talking about today: What does the number on the scale really represent? Spoiler alert: it's WAY more than just body...

Hey friends! In today’s episode, I'm tackling a question we've all faced at some point: who should we really listen to when it comes to nutrition, wellness, and exercise advice? With so much conflicting information out there, it can be super overwhelming to figure out what's right for you. Let’s break it down: Information Overload: Ever feel bombarded by all the different diet and e...

Today, I'm diving into a big topic that's been coming up with many of my clients: recognizing and responding to our automatic, reflexive thoughts about food and body image. These thoughts are deeply ingrained and often feel uncontrollable, and while we can't stop them from happening we can learn to respond to them.  Listen in for exactly how to do that: Understanding the automatic t...

In this episode 179 of The Diet Diaries I explore our complex relationship with photos and negative body image as I dive into the emotional and psychological impacts of seeing ourselves in pictures. Why do hate how we look in photos?  How can we see ourselves more kindly and objectively?  You'll discover why diets aren't the solution and learn practical skills to improve your relationshi...

Welcome back to episode 178 of The Diet Diaries, where I’m sharing an intriguing and unexpected aspect of self-care and body image—working with a stylist. What I learned through this process is that a stylist is essentially a wardrobe coach. Because getting dressed is a skill—choosing clothes, putting together outfits, identifying your personal style and what makes you feel like you—these aren’t a...

Thanks for listening to episode 177 of The Diet Diaries. Today’s conversation is really close to my heart, especially as we lead up to the launch of Soft Body Summer in 2 weeks!! I’m talking about something that’s been on my mind a lot: how we talk about other people’s bodies.  And whether we are inadvertently causing other people's body image issues. We often default to complimenting weight...

Hey everyone! Thanks for listening to episode 176 of The Diet Diaries. Today’s episode is an "I see you, I hear you, and we're in this together" kind of episode that came out of an accidental trip into the Instagram black hole of summer body transformations, before and after photos and flat ab recipes.  It’s infuriating to see so much emphasis on one "ideal" body type—espe...

This episode is long overdue! Today I’m talking about the transformative changes I've made to my workout routine since last August, and the insights I've gained from adjusting how I exercise as I approach my mid-forties and navigate perimenopause. At its core, this is  about understanding how our bodies adapt and respond to different types of movements and intensities, and making informe...

I am thrilled for today’s episode which has been  in the works for almost 4 months! I’m talking with fashion stylist Liza Lieberman. I’ve been following her on IG for several years and have learned so much from her—she has truly helped reshape the way I think about getting dressed which has had an incredible impact on my body confidence.  Liza believes that fashion is wellness and our conversation...

We often talk about things "working" for us, especially in the realm of diets. But if we have to go back to them over and over, did they really work?  This episode is a bit of a thought experiment on what it truly means for something to work, especially when it comes to dieting and weight loss. I ponder the concept of 'working' not as a short-term fix but as a long-term solutio...

Hello friends! Episode 172 of The Diet Diaries covers yet another topic around body confidence: what does the word “flattering” really mean?  I’ve been giving this a lot of thought over recent months after a convo with a friend and why it's so tied to making us look thinner or hiding certain parts of our bodies. It's sparked some thoughts on how we could shift our perspective to embrace...

Welcome back to episode 171 of The Diet Diaries. Today, I'm thrilled to bring you a conversation that's a little different but incredibly close to my heart. I recently had the opportunity to chat with Helene Jafine, a partner and coach at Girls Just Wanna Box, a boxing gym in Toronto, Canada. This episode is candid, vulnerable and emotional as both Helene and I share a lot about our pers...

Friends. Today is an EPISODE. I’m talking about the reasons why women choose to modify their appearance—whether its makeup, plastic surgery, hair coloring and anything in between.  I’m talking about the role of social media influencers on those reasons.  I’m talking about how you can get honest with yourself about why you’re doing what you’re doing when it comes to what you look like. I share a lo...

Episode 169 of The Diet Diaries talks about something we don’t often want to talk about: gaining weight. Can gaining weight be good? Why would we need or want to gain weight? Is there such a thing as good or bad weight gain?  We are so brainwashed that weight gain is bad under any circumstances—and as always, that extreme, all or nothing thinking oversimplifies the complexity of being a human.  Th...

Episode 168 of The Diet Diaries is part 3 in an unplanned three part series that has the power to really transform what, why and how you eat. I highly recommend listening to episodes 166 and 167 first, but you can definitely just dive right into this one and get started on the three key skills I share thats can help you lose weight without a diet.  Today’s episode is all about reprioritizing food....

Today’s episode is a follow up from last week’s where we talked about the concept of “fattening” foods and what that actually means. In episode 167 I’m getting into how the idea of calorie density and nutrient density connects back to fat loss. We’ll revisit the grid concept from last week and talk about how to use that as a tool to figure out what foods you need to be incorporating into your day...

I remember growing up hearing the language “oh that food is so fattening.”  It made it sound like eating that food would make you fat, which was, of course, the worst thing that could possibly happen (please hear the sarcasm). What people really meant is that the food had a high calorie density.  What does that mean?  That’s exactly what I’m talking about in episode 166 of The Diet Diaries.  Here’...

In today’s episode of The Diet Diaries I’m sharing the to 5 reasons to workout that have nothing to with burning calories, losing weight or earning food. Here’s a quick peek into today’s conversation: * Why I swear by strength training, and it’s not just for the physical benefits. There’s a much bigger picture we need to be aware of. * How a tough workout can transform your mindset * how exercise...

Today’s episode of The Diet Diaries is a very special conversation with a former client, Devin Nunez.  Two years post nutrition coaching, Devin shares her profound journey through cancer, weight management, and the life long pursuit of self-care. This episode is not just about food; it's about transformation, self-advocacy, and finding joy in the simple act of eating. I am incredibly grateful...

In today's episode, I’m delving into a topic that stirs up a lot of conversation and curiosity: our relationship with sugar. Is sugar addiction a real thing? If it is, how do you know you’re addicted? And if it’s not, why do we all struggle with it so much?  Here's a sneak peek at what we'll be exploring: How does sugar impact our brain chemistry? Is it as intense as some say, or ha...

I’ve been thinking a lot about the phrase we use all of the time to explain why we want to lose weight, look different, get Botox, buy a new sweater. “If it makes you happy” If losing weight makes you happy, do it. If getting a tummy tuck makes you happy, do it. If getting that new bag makes you happy, do it. But what’s really happening here? Are these things really making us happy? Or is that a s...

Hello friends. Today I’m talking about Eat with Ease, my 6 month semi private group coaching program that starts February 12. Yes I’m talking all about what we’ll cover and what you’ll get. But more importantly I’m talking about why I created this. How it will change your life. Why it’s 6 months.  There’s a lot of good stuff packed into this episode around how change happens, why you are where you...

Today we’re talking about the what is, in my opinion, the most misused and misunderstood skill when it comes to weight loss. Food tracking. Because when you think tracking, you think calories or macros or points. We’ve all been there and done that and ended up back at square one every time. Why is that? Is all tracking bad? Is calorie tracking ever helpful? Is there another way to track? I talk th...

Hello and happy 2024! Kicking off the month and the year with another shortie episode. I start off by talking through  my number one tip for sticking with your resolution/goal/intention (which applies to any time of year, not just January).  And then I share what you can look forward to from me this year. I am already feeling so grounded by my word of the year (which I also share) and it is reflec...

Happy end of 2023! Today is the last Diet Diaries episode of the year.  Whether this is your first, 5th or 158 time listening (if you have listened to every episode PLEASE reach out because you are my hero!!!), thank you for giving me your time, energy and attention. Which I would argue are our most valuable resources.  To cap off the year I’m talking about an issue that feels especially hard this...