Entries by Bonnie R. Giller

Did You Get Sucked in to the New Year’s Diet Scheme?

I’m sure it feels like everyone you know is starting a new diet or workout regime this month. In the past I’m sure that even YOU have fallen into the hypnosis of the “January start a new diet” trend set by the diet industry. I want to challenge you to try a different approach to […]

Please Tell Me What to Eat!

“Can you give me a meal plan WHILE we work on intuitive eating?”   This is a question I hear often from clients who are contemplating starting the intuitive eating journey!   The answer is NO! Giving you a meal plan goes against the core beliefs of intuitive eating which is eating based on YOUR […]

Revealing My ‘Word’ of 2017

We are 5 days into the New Year….how are you doing with your New Year’s Intentions?   Remember from last week’s post, I am not a believer in resolutions! I like to think instead of “Intentions for the New Year”   There’s a lot of talk online about picking a word or theme for the […]

New Year, More Mindfulness

Whenever the New Year nears, it’s all about “New Year, New Me”.  The “new me” is usually associated with joining the gym and going on a crash diet, all to lose a few pounds.  Instead of starting your New Year off with enjoyment and ready to tackle what comes your way, you’re starting it off […]

Saying Yes to Your Own Needs This Holiday Weekend

It is easy to get lost during the holiday season. The stress of making everyone else happy and planning the perfect holiday can cause you to throw YOUR self-care out the window.   But, if you take the time to focus on yourself and YOUR needs, you’ll feel like a different person this season.   […]

How to Treat Yourself without Food

You’ve had a long day. Heck, it’s been a long week. You need a treat. You head to the _______ and get yourself some ______________.   How would you fill in these blanks?   When I pose this question to the women who reach out to me for help with their weight, they fill in […]

Mindful Eating During the Holidays

The holiday season is here and if you are concerned that you will gain weight like in past years, let me assure you that it doesn’t have to be that way.   Holiday weight gain often comes from mindless eating such as eating fast without even tasting the food, munching mindlessly on hor d’oeuvres before […]

The Secret to Avoiding Weight Gain Over the Holiday Season

You love the holidays but dread the anticipated weight gain typical of the holiday season. Instead of stressing about how much weight you might gain and then setting your New Year’s resolution around finding a diet to drop the weight, why not try a different approach this year.   The secret to avoiding the expected […]

A Happy and Mindful Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is hands down one of my favorite holidays.  I love having the whole family over and a table full of good food.  It is the perfect way to kick off the holiday season!   But I do know it is easy to get lost in the chaos. Don’t let yourself feel out of control […]

Another New Weight Loss System that’s Doomed to Fail

Trying to figure out how the picture here connects with the blog title? Read on… It is not unusual for you to open up a magazine or hear on TV about a new weight loss procedure or miracle diet/supplement to help you lose weight quickly. If you are a chronic dieter, you probably take notice […]