Mother’s Day Message: life without dieting is so much better
I only dieted (I mean seriously dieted to lose weight) once in my life, and it was such a negative experience. I was starving all the time! I felt deprived and miserable and to make things worse, I regained the few pounds I lost. I look back on it now and wonder,...
Stop stress eating with these 3 tips (+ stress busting foods)
Stress is one of the most common causes of overeating and weight gain. Can you relate? Your day gets busy, life feels overwhelming, and you find yourself (without much thought) inhaling some junk food because you think it’s going to make you feel better – and it does...
Extra Veggie Fried Rice
If you’re a home cook (or home cook wannabe), I’ve got some really good news for you. A study published in Public Health Nutrition Journal suggests that people who cook at home most of the time consume generally healthier meals with around 200 fewer calories daily,...
Tex-Mex Bean and Chicken Burrito
February is for love and heart health! It’s American Heart Month. Did you know that heart disease is the number one killer of Americans? Each year, more than two million heart attacks and strokes take place resulting in 800,000 deaths. Research shows that one in...
How to Make Your New Year’s Resolutions Stick
It’s hard to believe that we are just about one month into the new year. Did you make a resolution for 2023? How’s it going so far? There’s something about the New Year that evokes a renewed optimism when it comes to losing weight and improving health. Desire and...
hi! I'm Lorraine
If you want to get off the diet roller-coaster and eat for pleasure, nourishment, and genuine wellness, you’re in the right place. Welcome!