Tag: mindfuleating
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Why Eating Feels Harder at the End of the Day
A lot of “lack of self-control” happens at the end of the day. We’re talking about the late night snacking, overeating, and the regret that comes with these decisions. What if your body genuinely has a harder time making choices when you’re doing so? What if this isn’t a personal failure, but a sign of…
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Why You Feel Out of Control Around Food After Work
By Suren Chiu, RDN, LDN Imagine coming home after a long day. You drop your bag and suddenly find yourself in front of the fridge. Wondering, “Why am I eating like I haven’t seen food all day?” The last thing you want to think about is what to eat. You pick take out. Eat way too much. Sleep.…
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Why Emotional Eating Isn’t Bad
Written by: Suren Chiu, RDN, LDN Have you ever reached for a snack not because your stomach was growling, but because you were stressed, bored, or just needed a little comfort? If so, you’re not alone. That’s called emotional eating, and it’s something many of us do. Here’s the truth: emotional eating isn’t “bad” or…
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Mindful Eating vs Dieting: Why Self-Compassion Wins Every Time
Written by Suren Chiu, RDN, LDN When it comes to food and health, most of us are taught that dieting is the answer. Count calories, cut carbs, no sugar, follow a rigid meal plan—diet culture thrives on control. But here’s the truth: strict dieting often leads to guilt, shame, and a cycle of restriction and…
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Why Fast Weight Loss is a Myth
And Other Factors. Written by: Suren Chiu, RDN, LDN Weight gain has always been a hot topic and will always be. The eye-catching articles are the ones that promise to solve your weight problems. A guaranteed solution to an unclear process. Weight is more nuanced than it seems. We aren’t in control of our weight…
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Prioritize Wellness: Embrace Self-Care This Summer
Summer is in full swing again. Here come the pool parties, beach pictures, and your friends posting their vacations on social media. Life is good. On top of that, everyone online looks good. At least it looks that way. It’s super easy to get caught up in how things look, not how things are.…
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Understanding Food Cravings: What Your Body is Telling You
Craving food is often thought of as a bad thing. We associate it with shame. Laziness. Lack of willpower. Why is that? Often when we talk about cravings, it is called a “guilty pleasure.” The assumption is we are guilty for desiring a specific food. Are we really guilty for simply wanting something? …
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Redefining Healthy Eating: A Personal Approach
Scrolling through your feed, you’ll find endless recipes, tips, and tricks for the next health kick. That delicious looking smoothie bowl or the photogenic salad with grilled chicken looks delicious. But it may not work for you. Healthy isn’t my favorite word to use but I’ll use it in this context. I like to…
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Why You Don’t Need Another New Year’s Resolution
Happy 2024! With the new year, get ready for the fresh stream of intentions, goals, and motivation from peers and society as a whole. Setting new goals is great and all but haven’t we done this enough times to know the outcome? I’m not trying to be cynical here. I’m all for goals. It’s the…
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Why Holiday Overeating is Overrated – Why Calories aren’t Naughty or Nice
Overeating is often from waiting too long to eat. Not the problem of eating too many calories in one sitting. Make memories not fear of eating calories.