Padlocks on a fence in Santorini
Travel

Santorini, third time is a charm!

This was not my first time to this lovely island. In fact, this was my 3rd time to the island of Santorini and honestly, the first time I completely enjoyed it. My other visits were overrun with tourists. This time, ours was the only cruise ship visiting and the visit was much more pleasant. If […]

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Snack food
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Travel snacking

This is my first trip since eating intuitively. While I don’t want food and eating to consume too much of my trip prep, I also like to be prepared. I eat differently than I had. My portions are smaller. I’m hungry more frequently. I know better what foods sustain me and what foods make my tummy […]

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Heart shaped waffle
Healthy living

Because it feels good

Part of intuitive eating is eating and doing things because it feels good. It sounds hedonistic but as I practice it I’m seeing it for what it really is. As I read Intuitive Eating: A Revolutionary Program that Works, I’m finding that there are different stages to “because it feels good”. First it felt good […]

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Looking out over water in Bermuda
Healthy living

Changing my dialog

I started regular strength training about a month ago. I’ve recently read about all of the health benefits being active and specifically strength training provide. But honestly, I just want my legs and knees to be able to keep up with my fit hubby this coming vacation. We’re going to some of my favourite places […]

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People eating at a table
Healthy living

Intuitive eating, have you heard of it?

The other day I was looking at some hashtags used by a dietitian I follow on Instagram. Yes, I do that. As I work on changing my normal, I want to absorb every little piece of information I can get my hands on. I like to load up. She used #intuitiveeating Huh? What is this […]

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