Entries by Bonnie R. Giller

How to Say NO to Being Weighed at the Doctor’s Office

Body shaming comes in many different forms—some are more obvious than others. Here are a few examples:   A person commenting “you’re fat” on your Instagram, Facebook or other social media platform. Receiving comments, remarks, or concerns from worrisome friends about your weight, body size and eating habits who just want to “help you out”. […]

Dieting is NOT the Answer to Better Health

After going on diet after diet, do you truly feel “healthier”? The answer to this is probably no! So why do we 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 is not the case! There has been […]

Social Media: Is it Helpful or Harmful When Practicing Intuitive Eating?

There are many different places that people find out about the world of Intuitive Eating. These include: A family member A friend A HAES aligned health professional The internet Social media** Nowadays, social media is the new way of sending and receiving all kinds of information—from keeping tabs on your long distance friends to being […]

Intuitive Eating and Weight Gain—How Do I Handle This?

You’ve given up dieting for good, you’re ready to make peace with food and have embarked on a new, exciting journey with Intuitive Eating—sounds pretty good right? Of course, it does! But with any new journey there are realities we must accept—one of those being “yes, it’s true. You may gain weight when you start […]

Mindful Eating: It’s More Than Just a Way to Eat

How familiar are you with the term “mindfulness”? Mindfulness, and mindful eating, are terms that seems to be thrown around by many doctors, social media influencers and maybe even your friends these days! But what exactly is mindful eating and where did it come from? What is Mindful Eating?  Mindful eating is rooted in the […]

A Closer Look at What Intuitive Eating Is—and What it is Not!

Have you ever taken a deep dive into understanding what Intuitive Eating really is? There are many misconceptions around the concepts and lessons promoted within Intuitive Eating—but the confusion stops here. Intuitive eating is a self-care eating framework that helps you attune to your internal body signals, break the cycle of chronic dieting, and heal […]

I’ve Tried Intuitive Eating, and It Didn’t Work

Something I hear quite often is “Bonnie, I’ve tried Intuitive Eating before and it didn’t work for me.” I’m wondering if this is something you’ve said before or think now. You gave it a go but didn’t end up finding peace with food and your body. You realize that you were born an Intuitive Eater, […]

Ditch the Distractions—The Downside to Distracted Eating

Do you find yourself scarfing down breakfast on your drive to work, or sitting down in front of the TV to enjoy your dinner? If the answer is yes—you’re probably a victim of distracted eating! With the hustle and bustle of our everyday lives, it can seem nearly impossible to sit down in silence with […]

3 Tips to Leaving the Clean the Plate Club Behind

Picture this, you’re sitting at the dinner table with your whole family after spending the last hour cooking a meal. The meal has just started; however, you have only taken a few bites and you are already starting to feel full. You look around the table and everyone else is still eagerly digging into their […]