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As children, we’re often given nicknames, sometimes endearing, sometimes not. These names can seem harmless, even cute, at the time. However, what happens when these seemingly innocent labels take root in our subconscious, shaping our beliefs and behavior in profound ways?  I still remember the sting of “Piggy Muldoon.” A childhood nickname, gifted by an…

We’ve all been there. The excitement of a new health kick, the determination to overhaul our lives, and the belief that more is the answer. More workouts, more restriction, more “good” foods – surely that’s the recipe for success, right? It’s tempting to chase immediate results, especially after experiencing early weight loss on previous diets.…

If you’re new to intermittent fasting, you may have had the thought, “But how do you deal with hunger?”  Hunger – that annoying, sometimes tormenting, hollow feeling in your stomach, the insistent need to eat food now. At its peak, it can feel like your stomach is eating itself from within. Coupled with the fear…

For many of us, our body has become something we fight EVERY. SINGLE. DAY. We hold it accountable for weight gain, illness, and pain. Calorie counting, restrictive diets, shakes, supplements and “magic” fixes have become our weapons in this self-imposed battle. This struggle is fueled by external messages claiming to “help” us control this imagined…

Intermittent fasting can be a rollercoaster. You read success stories about results where weight loss seems to happen overnight. You gear up for high expectations – this is what you want! Eager to replicate their success, you follow their plan rigorously, only to have the same results not materialize for you. But here’s the hard…