Entries by Bonnie R. Giller

3 Ways to Reframe “I Can’t”

When it comes to making changes in your life, your self-talk makes all the difference.  And learning to stop dieting is no different.   Do the words “I can’t” sound in your head?   You probably developed this mindset following years of dieting. Diets are full of rules and restrictions that set you up for […]

What to do if You’re Desperate to Lose Weight

You’ve struggled with food and your body for a long time. You’ve been on and off diets to no avail. You are desperate to lose weight but nothing you’ve tried works. What should you do?   Let’s take a step back and explore the following scenario:   You’ve just decided that you want to start […]

Top 5 Reasons Why Diets Don’t Work

Many people swear by diets. They tell me the diets work, but when I point out tha they go back on the diet when they regain the weight, so essentially the diets don’t work, they shake their head and finally get it. A diet isn’t just those flashy branded weight loss companies (you know which […]

Intuitive Eating on Vacation

Have I mentioned yet that summer is my favorite season? Yes, it is!   The hot weather, spending time outdoors, longer days, time off…I can on and on. I just love it.   Whether you’re planning a weekend away, a visit to a tropical island, or a staycation, food and eating challenges might come up, […]

4 Tips to Honor Your Fullness

One of the biggest lies diet culture pushes onto you is that there is an exact calorie or amount of food you should be eating every day. Diet culture also tells you to use outside sources to help guide your eating. Whether it’s tracking calories, points, macros, or using food lists or pre-made meal plans—these […]

Rebound Eating- What is it & how do I stop?

You may have heard the term “rebound eating” and find yourself asking “what is this”?   In a nutshell, when you restrict the foods you really enjoy eating until you’ve reaching a your breaking point, the backlash is rebound eating.   Think of it as your body’s last ditch effort to get your attention after […]

5 Side Effects of Dieting (and what to do to bounce back)

So why do you keep falling into the mind trap of “I need to keep dieting to be healthy”? This is a common misconception that many people think! However it’s not the case! There has been major bodies of evidence suggesting that dieting is not a sustainable strategy for weight loss and does not promote […]

4 Steps to Eating Intuitively on Vacation

Chronic dieters are familiar with the all-or-nothing mindset. Either they are following all the guidelines laid out by the diet perfectly, or they don’t. When it comes to vacations, dieters who promise themselves they won’t eat anything they “shouldn’t” miss out on all the delectable foods that this new destination has to offer. Or, more […]

How to Get Started With Intuitive Eating

Learning how to become an intuitive eater after months, years, or even decades of dieting and unsuccessful weight loss attempts is a journey. Intuitive eating is a marathon not a sprint… no quick fixes here!   Intuitive eating goes against what diet culture has taught you your entire life. The messages of diet culture are […]

How Do I Know if Intuitive Eating is Working?

One of the most common questions I am asked from my clients after weeks, if not months, of workshops and sessions, is, “How do I know if Intuitive Eating is Working?” This is a seemingly straightforward question that you think would have a yes or no answer, however, it is not that simple. First, to […]