What does it mean to feel full? Most of us would describe hunger cues very similarly, an empty feeling in the stomach, growling or pangs, maybe even inability to focus on a task. Creating a universal description of fullness may not be as easy. Our idea of full can be very different, depending on our typical eating patterns. Some of the […] read more »
Most recently, I’ve been working on sitting with the uncomfortable feelings of loss, the loss of a very dear friend. You may have met her. Her name is Food. The first time there was a rift in our relationship is when I stopped binge eating. I had to sit with very extreme feelings in order not to binge. I had […] read more »
Whether you need to eat gluten free or not, these tuna cakes are always a crowd pleaser at Green Mountain at Fox Run. Feel free to deviate from this healthy lunch idea by adding your choice of diced celery, roasted red pepper, herbs, lemon or lime zest or even swapping oil and vinegar for the mayo. Get creative! Gluten Free Tuna […] read more »
The book “Intuitive Eating” was a foundational tool for me as I began to develop a better understanding of how to become more attuned to my body’s natural signals of hunger, satisfaction & fullness when I gave up dieting. I consider “Intuitive Eating” to be my holy scriptures and have read it countless times. Still, when the new 3rd edition […] read more »
“There’s a box of Twinkies in that grocery store. Not just any box of Twinkies, the last box of Twinkies that anyone will enjoy in the whole universe. Believe it or not, Twinkies have an expiration date. Some day very soon, life’s little Twinkie gauge is gonna go… empty.” - “Zombieland” Rumors abound that Twinkies may be no more, so what’s […] read more »
In the midst of yesterday’s holiday of feasting, one thing was for certain: there would be an aftermath. And in this case, we’re not referring to the morning-after negative self-talk that may occur following “too much” enjoying. We’re talking about leftovers that need to be used ASAP. If you want some creative ideas for leftovers other than your favorite turkey sandwich (and […] read more »
Stressed spelled backward is desserts. For many of us, what may be more true is desserts spelled backward is stressed. As thoughts of “forbidden foods” like pumpkin pie, apple pie and ice cream dance through your head and inevitably make many of you think this is the start of your holiday weight gain, I would like to propose another way […] read more »
Thanksgiving is this Thursday. Are you ready? If you happen to be cooking a meal at your home or preparing a dish or two to bring to someone else’s house, chances are, you already know what you are making. However, for those of us who like to “plan” at the last minute (and I know you are out there since the […] read more »
Thanksgiving is definitely in the air. Yesterday, Jacki shared awesome wishes/hopes/inspiration for those of us who struggle with the food abundance of this holiday. I thought I would carry on with the theme with two short scenarios that might help you understand better how a mindful eater (aka intuitive eater) would enjoy Thanksgiving. It’s a take-off on a class I […] read more »
As always, I take requests for recipes you all would like to see posted here on A Weight Lifted. One popular menu item at Green Mountain at Fox Run that makes it easy to eat veggies for breakfast, is our vegetable frittata recipe. On our website we have a recipe for a frittata with potato, this version below doesn’t have any starch so it […] read more »
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