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cultivating food sense.

Posted on January 22, 2014 by amyheight — No Comments ↓

It’s no surprise that the habits we acquire in childhood stick with us into adulthood. For better or for worse, the lessons most often reinforced are the ones that continue to shape our behavior as we grow. There are few…

Tagged with: childhood, emotional eating, healthy habits, hunger, kids, mealtime, nutrition, overeating, satiety, snacking
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am i hungry? [a flowchart].

Posted on October 26, 2013 by amyheight — No Comments ↓

The human body is a pretty amazing thing. It knows when it needs rest, when it’s too hot or too cold, and whether we’ve gone too long without blinking. It will give us indications to let us know what it…

Tagged with: competent eating, emotional eating, feeling full, hunger, real food, satiety
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is coaching right for you?

Posted on October 11, 2013 by amyheight — No Comments ↓

Nearly every conversation I have with people who are interested in coaching begins with “I’m a pretty healthy eater” or “I know what I should be doing”. I am always so glad to hear this. An awareness of what we should…

Tagged with: choices, emotional eating, food relationship, guidance, health coaching, mindfulness, overeating
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facing cravings head-on.

Posted on October 9, 2013 by amyheight — No Comments ↓

{getting a little personal. can you relate to any of this?} Cravings. Whoa. I have been having a really tough time with this lately. Mine are particularly for carbohydrates; not for candy or chocolate, but for foods as specific as…

Tagged with: cravings, emotional eating, habits, mindfulness, sugar cravings
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the uncontrollable urge to eat.

Posted on August 10, 2013 by amyheight — No Comments ↓

Have you made a list of foods you can’t eat because you feel you won’t be able to stop? Have you removed whole food groups from your diet in an attempt to find some sense of control? Do…

Tagged with: binge eating, choice, cravings, emotional eating, habits, holistic wellness, mindfulness, tips and tricks
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choose your reason. choose to change.

Posted on July 16, 2013 by amyheight — No Comments ↓

[I first published this post on A More Perfect Union, an uplifting blog belonging to the fabulous Hope Mirlis — check out her gratitudes and musings over at perfectunionny.blogspot.com] There are countless factors in play when it comes to how we…

Tagged with: choice, emotional eating, habits, holistic wellness, inspiration, mindfulness, overeating, relationships, wellness, whole foods
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eating emotions [why we eat].

Posted on May 23, 2013 by amyheight — 2 Comments ↓

Food can be nourishment.It can be fuel.It can be the power source for our day. It can also be celebration. Escape. Distraction. Amusement. Consolation. Why we eat and when we do is often rooted in patterns we can’t remember forming.…