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Katie Tewes, CHHC

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How to curve food cravings

August 27, 2019August 27, 2019Leave a comment

I feel like food cravings are quite a popular topic among the health and fitness world. And the similar messages that are seen across social media are these:-Drink water when hungry.-Plan meals.-Eat more protein.-Distract yourself during the craving.-Get rid of all junk food from your house.-Chew gum.-Go for a walk.-Eat something healthy.-Don't grocery shop when … Continue reading How to curve food cravings

How an ADD medication played a role in my eating disorder

July 17, 2019Leave a comment

Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) is a common diagnosis, and I was one of the 4.4% of adults diagnosed. Now, my ADD wasn't diagnosed at the beginning of my eating disorder, but actually 5 or so years into it. I went to my nurse practitioner and explained how I was having difficulty concentrating in my college … Continue reading How an ADD medication played a role in my eating disorder

Your Weight Isn’t the Issue

July 9, 2019Leave a comment

When I say your weight isn’t the issue, I mean your weight truly isn’t the issue. Society, fitness experts, medical professionals, and weight loss programs want you to believe that your weight is the golden ticket to your self acceptance, to your happiness, and to all your successes in life. It just. isn’t. true. How many times have … Continue reading Your Weight Isn’t the Issue

6 Tips to Help You Stop Obsessing Over Your Weight

March 8, 2019Leave a comment

How many of you have used the 'ideal weight calculator?' Or were told by a medical professional what your 'ideal' weight should be? How many have thought that number was then the holy grail for what your weight is 'supposed' to be? I feel ya! I thought that too! I fought hard to get to … Continue reading 6 Tips to Help You Stop Obsessing Over Your Weight

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  • How to curve food cravings
  • How an ADD medication played a role in my eating disorder
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Can we stop the whole ‘quarantine 15’ hoopla?!
It’s okay if the screaming non-stop thoughts about making sure to eat ‘healthy’, avoiding all carbs, absolutely no sugar, staying away from the evil processed foods, or any other ‘lies’ that are brought to your attention seem a bit louder than normal.
What if you actually ate the foods you crave? 🤔
That’s exactly what I am doing.
When you label foods, especially with ‘good’ vs ‘bad’, you are predisposing yourself to feelings and emotions that follow suite. Like guilt, shame, and judgment.
This could be your weight, size, appearance, how much to eat, what to eat, when to eat, etc…
Not often enough do we give ourselves the benefit of the doubt for kicking ass. 👊
Wanting to be healthy is not a bad thing. .
I was totally that person who scrutinized certain vegetables and fruit based on their sugar content. 😭

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