The Blog for Breaking Away from Diet-Culture

Where I support you in redefining your relationship with food, self-care, exercise, and wellness.

Discover the life-changing benefits of the non-diet approach. Learn why real health comes from trusting your body and breaking free from diet culture.

Let’s discuss the harmful impact of lunchbox shaming in schools and why we need to create a positive, inclusive approach to kids’ food choices for healthier relationships with food.

Every summer, detox programs flood our feeds, promising to “reset” your system or lose weight quickly. Whether it’s a juice cleanse or some restrictive eating plan, the underlying message is the same: your body is “dirty” and needs a little extra help to cleanse itself.

Intuitive eating is the anti-diet—it’s a way of reconnecting with your body’s natural hunger and fullness cues. It allows you to let go of rigid rules and embrace a healthier relationship with food. But after years of dieting, how do you make the shift?

A big salad plate with colorful vegetables

Instead of fixating on what’s “bad” or “off-limits,” this approach encourages us to focus on adding nutrient-dense foods to our daily meals. And the best part? It’s sustainable, realistic, and actually enjoyable.

Far from being some trendy buzzword, mindfulness is about being present and aware in the moment, and it has the potential to transform not just how we eat or exercise, but how we live.