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It’s Thursday and you’ve been patiently waiting for the weekend all week long. You stick to your food goals and are strict with yourself Monday through Thursday. As the weekend approaches you look forward to throwing your hands up in the air and taking a free-for-all mindset for the next few days.
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I recently attended the Nourished Festival in Chicago, which featured a variety of products that are gluten-free, dairy-free, and allergen-friendly.
While there were quite a few vendors, I wanted to share some products I sampled that you may enjoy!
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By Christine O’Hagan from Spindle Fitness
Would you stay in a relationship with a person that left you feeling depleted, that you didn’t look forward to seeing, and that you didn’t have a good time with? Of course not!
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Being consumed by the thought of food is not just about thinking about what you’re going to eat from meal to meal. It’s also what I call mental gymnastics around food. Before a meal you might think about what the best choice would be. You’re not 100% sure so you go back and forth about whether you should or shouldn’t eat it. Then, afterwards you continue to think about the food choice. Was it the right one? Maybe you feel guilty about it and beat yourself up. Or, maybe you tell yourself ‘it’s OK. I’ll do better during my next meal. Speaking of the next meal, I should eat a salad to be healthy. Oh! And how many calories did I just consume? Can I afford to eat what I have planned for dinner?’
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You walk by the candy bowl at 3:00 and try to resist it but what the heck? After all that you’ve accomplished you think, “I Deserve it!” and grab a handful of chocolate candy. Don’t get me wrong, there’s nothing “bad” about having a handful of chocolate. What isn’t ideal is when regret and guilt kick in because you feel like you have sabotaged your healthy eating efforts.
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This is a guest post from my colleague, Movement Therapist, Katie Bellamy. Enjoy!
Making good choices, improving decision-making, avoiding indecision…
Sometimes these tasks come easily and without much issue. At other times and, likely depending on the context, these tasks can become overwhelming, unbearable, or just annoying, often leading to avoidance and ambivalence.
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One day I was talking to a friend about self-sabotage because it’s a topic that often comes up with my clients. As I was explaining that I wanted to write a blog post about the topic she said, “I’ll start it for you!” because she could relate. Here’s her story and then I’ll get into more about self-sabotage and what it really is and what it means if you’re feeling like you’re getting in the way of your health and weight goals.
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When thinking about putting your best foot forward with the way you dress and the way you eat, you may initially think they don’t have anything in common. However, there are more commonalities than one may think. Consider this:
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About Laura:
Laura B. Folkes is a graduate of the Institute for Integrative Nutrition (IIN) and is a Certified Holistic Health Coach. She supports busy adults to take back control of their eating, successfully navigate life with food intolerances, reduce cravings and/or make sustainable changes without deprivation. After successfully losing 60 pounds and working through her own emotional relationship with food, Laura recognizes there are many factors keeping individuals from sticking to what they know works but it’s her mission to help others overcome these factors to become healthier and happier.
Laura can be contacted at laura@laurabfolkes.com
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There’s so much conflicting health information out there. One day we hear Paleo is the best diet to lose weight and the next day gluten should be off limits. On top of that, when we go to the grocery store it can be overwhelming to know what is truly healthy when a cereal claims to be packed with protein and a cookie is loaded with fiber. But how do we know what is actually healthy and good for us?
On September 29th at 6:30 PM, Laura B. Folkes will help debunk the myths of what foods are truly healthy and what you should look for when deciding what to buy at the grocery store. The event will take place in the classroom at Tribe in Chicago, IL (1819 W. Belmont Avenue).
During this free workshop Laura will:
– Provide clarity around the claims food manufacturers use and what they really mean.
– Debunk the healthy food myths and discuss what to look for on food labels so you can be sure you’re finding foods that nourish your body.
– Discuss the best way to eat no matter your body type to ensure you feel satisfied without being deprived.
RSVP for the event at https://www.facebook.com/events/294107297620112/
About Laura:
Laura B. Folkes is a graduate of the Institute for Integrative Nutrition (IIN) and is a Certified Holistic Health Coach. She supports busy adults to take back control of their eating, successfully navigate life with food intolerances, reduce cravings and/or make sustainable changes without deprivation. After successfully losing 60 pounds and working through her own emotional relationship with food, Laura recognizes there are many factors keeping individuals from sticking to what they know works but it’s her mission to help others overcome these factors to become healthier and happier.
Laura can be contacted at laura@laurabfolkes.com
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