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raw carrot avocado ginger soup.

Posted on November 21, 2014 by amyheight — 4 Comments ↓

I’ve been noticing lately that similar themes have been popping up in my life, my sessions with clients and my conversations with strangers. Perhaps the universe has plans, or perhaps the energy of the whole world is converging in funny…

Tagged with: avocado, binge, blender, carrot, cleanse, comfort eating, detox, easy recipe, ginger, hunger, mindfulness, overeating, raw, soup, stress eating, Vitamix
Posted in breakfast, dinner, gluten-free recipes, health coaching info, homepage featured, kid-friendly recipes, recipes, side dishes, snacks

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
Posted in health coaching info, homepage featured, musings, nutrition for families and children, parenting

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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why we shouldn’t be afraid of feeling hungry.

Posted on July 24, 2013 by amyheight — 3 Comments ↓

I can remember so many instances where I worried about not having enough food. Not because I was lacking for it; in fact, I’ve always been very privileged to have never gone without food. And yet, my attitude towards it…

Tagged with: biopsychology, body chemistry, control issues, good habits, hunger, intuitive eating, overeating, parenting, self-worth, snacking
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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.…