Lisa Ellis RD MSW

Committing to your own well-being is the first step!

Did you know? Even negative habits address underlying needs. If we choose to stop a negative habit, first find a new strategy to meet that habit's core need! Ignore that need and it will likely seek to fulfill itself using other, potentially harmful, habits... and the positive change we're going for is doomed to fail.

It's Super Bowl 2021! Today, many people will sit down holding huge bowls of snacks and watch the game, getting so focused on the TV thatbefore they even know itthey eat much more food than intended. If this is a concern to you, try switching to smaller plates. Win your gameday with good self care!

Three keys for a healthy relationship with food: A. When your body's cues say you're hungry, eat. B. When your body's cues say you're not hungry, stop.... C. But if you feel you've messed up A or B... give yourself a break! Self-contempt has no upside; honor yourself with kindness!

Ever gone to a movie, ordered a huge popcorn & wondered where it all went before the movie is half-over? That’s called distracted eating! Don't make distracted eating a habit; put away the screens at meals and eat with Mindfulness!

Balance is a critical selfcare life-skill, but keeping balanced can be challenging when it comes to what we eat. Check out my thoughts on how we can develop balance through mindfulness and taking time to connected with our body’s hunger and fullness cues. tinyurl.com/u3qp8n1k