Picture this: You are sitting at an outdoor cafe on a cobblestone plaza in a small town in northern Spain. It is a warm, sunny afternoon, maybe around 2pm, with a light breeze to take the edge off of the heat making it quite comfortable for a leisurely lunch. The plaza is full of Spaniards … Continue reading Eating & Pleasure: Why They Must Go Together
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10 Things NOT to Do When Trying to Lose Weight
In my last post, I talked about why body shaming sucks and why we should be more focused on overall health than the number on the scale. And although this is true, sometimes it is necessary to focus on losing weight in order to be healthier. First and foremost, we need to love ourselves for … Continue reading 10 Things NOT to Do When Trying to Lose Weight
Body Shaming and Why It Sucks
Yesterday while I was at work (I work in a hospital dietary office), I was talking to a nurse about a patient's meal options. I was telling her I was unable to order a cheeseburger for a patient as the patient was recovering from open heart surgery (as in the system literally would not let … Continue reading Body Shaming and Why It Sucks