by Jennifer DiGennaro | Body Image, Body Shame, Intuitive Eating
As the wise and powerful artist May Erlewine sings “Love isn’t a possession, it’s a moment, a blessing.” I won’t tell you to love your body. Love emerges beyond our will. However, there are steps we can take, and things we can choose, that cultivate love toward...
by Jennifer DiGennaro | Dieting, Disordered Eating, Intuitive Eating
One of the core principles of Intuitive Eating is learning to honor your hunger. What does this mean? Here are some things that indicate you are honoring hunger: You know what it feels like to be hungry You eat when you are hungry You eat enough food to feel your...
by Jennifer DiGennaro | Body Shame, Intuitive Eating, Weight Stigma
Nourished Energy is a weight inclusive practice. This means I do not focus on weight, loss or gain, as an indicator of worth and welcome all sized bodies, especially those at the higher end of the weight spectrum. I have an ethical issue with products and services...
by Jennifer DiGennaro | Body Trust®, Dieting, Intuitive Eating
Eat what you want: I won’t tell you what to eat. Why not? Because: I believe you are capable, wise, and competent. For the vast majority of people struggling with their eating patterns or body weight, it is their body STORY and their RELATIONSHIP to their body,...