Entries by Bonnie R. Giller

Intuitive Eating While on Vacation

This time of year, most people have only one thing on their mind, summer vacation. Whether it’s a whole week or just a weekend getaway, everyone has some plans for a retreat this July and August.   A common question I get is: “Do you think this is the right time for me to start […]

4 Intuitive Eating Tips for Kids Heading Off to Summer Camp

Summer is just about here, and I am beyond thrilled. I love the warm weather, long days, and homework-free nights. Many of my clients are busy packing up their kids to head off to sleep-away camp for the summer. While a lot of their friends are worried about what their kids will eat at summer […]

5 Steps to Saying Goodbye to Dieting

A common question that I’m asked by my clients who have started the intuitive eating journey is, “How can I tell when I’m satisfied??”   This is a short and straight-to-the-point question. But often so difficult for someone to figure out. When eating a meal, it can be hard to determine when you’re satisfied to […]

3 Strategies to Help You Minimize Stress Around Food

Food is supposed to be enjoyed. Yet, when speaking with so many clients, and potential clients, they tell me that food is stressful. All aspects of food bring stress, whether it’s deciding what to eat, shopping and preparing food for meals, or even the thought of going out to eat.   Stress, stress, stress!   […]

3 Tips to Celebrating Memorial Day as an Intuitive Eater

Can you believe that in less than two weeks, the flags will be soaring high as Memorial Day is celebrated throughout the country?   Memorial Day Weekend for many signals the start of summer! Sunshine, beach days, swimming, biking, relaxing, vacations…this is what I think of when Memorial Day Weekend rolls around.   But for […]

3 Ways You Can Engage in Self-Care This Mother’s Day

Is your Mother’s Day already planned out from start to finish?  Do your plans include going out for brunch and ending with a nice dinner and dessert?   Are there any plans NOT around food? Maybe going for a walk or just spending time with family?   If your plans only include food, you’re not alone.  It’s […]

3 Tips to Help You Break the Never-Ending Diet Cycle

Have you skipped a meal because a “diet” told you to?  Have you replaced meals with shakes or avoided entire food groups?  Do you restrict your favorite foods or force yourself to eat foods you don’t like because your “diet” says you should?   You may have fallen prey in the past to the many fad diets out there, […]

Navigating Intuitive Eating While Sick

Do you ever worry about what will happen the first time you get sick while on your intuitive eating journey? Do you worry that you’ll find it hard to listen to your body and may fall back into old habits? Unfortunately, it can be harder for you to eat intuitively while you’re sick, but that […]

3 Steps to Get You Started on the Path towards Intuitive Eating

You’re standing in front of the mirror having changed your clothes three times already this morning.  Nothing seems to fit right.  You are discouraged and start with the negative self-talk you’re all too familiar with.   “Why can’t I just stick to my diet”, you say to yourself.  “I am such a failure; I will […]

3 Ways to Get the Most Pleasure in Your Meals

Picture this, it’s lunchtime and you head to a buffet with your friends, there are dozens of stations set up throughout the room, but everyone heads to the salad bar. You return to the table with a bowl full of wilted lettuce and sour dressing. You look around the room and you see other tables […]