Nutrition

Holiday eating: A tale of two approaches

Holiday eating: A tale of two approaches

It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.

Angela had just finished a round of Whole 30. She had diligently thrown out everything that wasn't on her approved list and only eaten items that were "clean," which sometimes meant having 5 pears at a meal just to satisfy her hunger and cravings. She had declined social events for fear of not following her plan and "falling off the wagon."

When perfectionism goes wrong

When perfectionism goes wrong

How many people can relate to this?  From my experience, a lot, and I bet you this picture was taken on a Sunday, because “my diet starts Monday,” right?  Sunday becomes time to eat all the “fun foods” so there’s nothing left to tempt you tomorrow, and with your head hung low you prep the kale and plain tilapia.  No wonder everyone hates Monday!