The Diet Diaries

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...

Today’s episode is a shortie but a goodie. 10 minutes all about my number one tip for holiday eating. And the cool thing is it isn’t even just for the holidays—you can use this tip anytime of year for any big dinner out, party or event.  If you’re listening to The Diet Diaries then you’re likely someone who at some point has suffered from disordered eating like “saving up” calories for a party or...

Episode 156 is a shortie but a goodie. I really didn’t want to record today’s episode. I wasn’t in the mood and just did not feel like it. AND. I did it anyway. And I realized that I needed to talk about how and why I did it because this is at the core of why change is so hard. We very often just don’t feel like doing what we need to do—the things that we KNOW are good for us yet just can’t seem t...

In today’s episode I have an extremely powerful and moving conversation with a former client (and now friend) Carissa Ambis. Carissa shares her entire journey from being made fun of for being a “chubby” kid to gaining and losing 50-60 pounds multiple times through extreme dieting and exercise to investing the time and energy on herself to finally find a sustainable relationship with food and her b...

Today’s episode is one of the most personal and vulnerable I’ve ever shared. And it’s not about my negative body image or disordered eating--it's about my relationship to social media. I’ve been sitting on this for a very long time and a big moment last weekend that was a turning point for me made me realize that it was time to take action. The truth is that there are MANY parallels between o...

The holidays are here again. Time is the craziest thing, isn’t it?  So many of us head into the next 6-7 weeks stressed about all of the parties, holiday dinners, family gatherings, school events. Thinking about what to wear for everything brings up a lot of body image issues and makes you question your body confidence. We’re worried about getting off track, gaining weight and sometimes just feel...

In episode 152 of The Diet Diaries I’m sharing something personal that I have not yet spoken about anywhere. And that is why I went gluten free for 2.5 months this summer.  I’m so glad I waited to talk about this because I had a lot of insights that came out even as I was recording this for you—it is truly a reflection of my lived experience and how far I’ve come.  In today’s episode I talk about...

Today’s episode of The Diet Diaries is a follow up to last week and talks all about how change actually happens in our brains and bodies including how we lose fat and develop more body confidence. Understanding the science of how humans adapt is essential to making changes to our habits and behaviors around eating, exercise and self care. The hard truth is that a quick fix to our weight, our behav...

Today is episode 150 of The Diet Diaries. Seems like an important milestone but I honestly didn’t realize it until I was recording! One of the MOST common fears I hear from people around food is the “I can’t have that in the house” story. So with Halloween and the holidays coming up, we needed an episode to address how to stop feeling controlled by food. And how do you do that? By giving yourself...

Today’s episode of The Diet Diaries is an extra special one. I’m talking with a former client, Alyssa Hoat, who shares her story of recovering from severe disordered eating and self destructive negative body image. I am incredibly grateful for Alyssa’s candor and vulnerability throughout our conversation, because it will help every single person listening feel seen. This is what you’ll hear us tal...