I typically blog about the emotional eating aspect of weight regulation. Today I'd like to offer some practical tips that have helped others on their mindful weight management journey. I noticed a feeling of happiness when I opened my fridge the other day. I had an abundance of fresh greens, beautiful fruits and delicious Greek yogurt to choose from. When this is not the case, I feel a bit disappointed, even deprived and keep looking for something else to fulfill that need. S

As a counselor who specializes in mindful weight loss and emotional eating I have come to a deep understanding of the reasons why diets fail in many or most cases. Clients who seek my counseling services were either referred by their physician or they find me through a Google search. Their desire is to lose weight, feel lighter and happier overall. The majority of my clients have struggled with weight and body image issues since childhood. Damaging messages around what to eat

Save the date! On January 7, 2023 I will be facilitating the in-person workshop: "Be at Peace with Food & Your Body - A Mindful Alternative to New Year's Resolutions" in collaboration with Workzones Santa Barbara. Rather than stressing about rules, restrictions and resolutions give yourself permission to cruise into the new year by setting an intention and exploring mindfulness practices. What seeds to you want to plant? What would you like to add to your life and what would

If you have been on countless diets you are not alone. If you have lost weight only to regain it, you are not alone. If counting calories and worrying about food has been part of your life’s journey, you are not alone. Clients who seek my services often say that they don’t have another diet in them. Many have never had a healthy and relaxed relationship with food and their body. Oftentimes they were told at a young age that they were chubby (or worse.) Consequently worrying a

If the ‘weight gain/weight loss’ cycle has been part of most of your life, anticipating the holiday season can be stressful, heavy and worrisome. “What if I can’t control my eating? What if I gain weight again and then have to start dieting come January? I am already too heavy. I don’t have the strength to restrict myself.” OR: “Hey, It’s the holidays! Calories don’t count until January!” I’d like to help you navigate this holiday season differently so you can approach the co