If you want to stop overeating after the holidays, don’t get stricter – build three skills: wake up before you eat (out of autopilot), build self-trust around treats, and end the restrict–binge–regret cycle by eating in a way you can actually repeat in real life. TL;DR (read this if you’re tired) If you want help applying this): I’m teaching a free workshop called How to Stop Overeating without Going on a Diet on January 13, 2026 at 2:00 PM Eastern (replay included). Register here Why overeating after the holidays feels so stubborn Here’s the post-holiday pattern I see all the time: Between Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s… there’s food everywhere. Parties. Treats at work. Family stuff. Travel stuff. “We’re celebrating!” stuff. So you “allow” yourself to eat it. Maybe you even enjoy it (as you should). But then January hits and your pants feel tight, your cravings feel loud, and Read More . . .
What to Eat When You’re Tired and Nothing Sounds Good
When you’re tired and nothing sounds good, the goal isn’t to “cook a real meal from scratch”—it’s to use a pre-decided low-energy dinner plan (shortcuts + simple mix-and-match) so you can eat well without thinking too hard. TL;DR Here’s what matters when your brain is fried and dinner feels personal: You’re the kind of woman who can do hard things… and dinner still breaks you Let me guess: It’s around 6:00–7:00pm. You’ve been “on” all day. Work. People. Emails. Decisions. Maybe a commute. Maybe caretaking. Maybe adult kids. Maybe a partner who’s wonderfully capable… and somehow still waiting for you to start dinner like you’re the opening act. You walk in the door. The fridge is full. And nothing sounds good. Not because you’re picky. Not because you’re dramatic. Not because you “lack discipline.” But because the whole situation is a perfect storm of three problems happening at the same Read More . . .
Done with Dieting Episode #121: How to Eat Healthy Without Dieting
Struggling with how to eat healthily without dieting? This episode offers a guide to the eight basic habits of healthy eaters. But finding balance involves more than just what food is on your plate. It involves a mindset shift, allowing you to adopt a healthier lifestyle without the reliance on a number on the scale. With questions such as how we judge what someone is eating, and how we set goals to achieve our desired outcome, I will show you how to create a healthy life without dieting… But will it work for you? If you’re feeling overwhelmed and frustrated by trying to maintain a healthy eating lifestyle while still feeling restricted by dieting rules and not seeing the results you wanted, then you are not alone! I thought I had to be thin to be healthy, but my journey taught me that health comes from so much more. Through Read More . . .