Do you feel out of control around ice cream? Or is it chips, chocolate, cookies, candy or brownies? I hear this from clients all the time. I can never have "x" in the house or I would eat it all in one sitting.

This does not surprise me at all. I used to think this way as well. My so called "fear" food was ice cream. I love ice cream, but for years I would not buy it as I thought I would be out of control around it and eat the entire tub.

Do you find yourself eating when you are not hungry? Do you feel like you can not stop snacking? Do you feel like the pantry is always calling your name?

Yes, yes and yes! I am here to tell you that is ok! I am not here to make you feel guilty for acting on these emotions. Life is uncertain and stressful enough right now. The last thing we all need is someone judging our behaviour.

Can you guess what it is? Coffee, dairy, gluten, sugar?

I tricked you! The answer is none of the above! I will not be eliminating any of these foods from my diet as there is no medical or physical reason for me to do so.

Are you going to the gym again? This was a question my husband would ask as I went off to the gym for the second time in one day. The question would make me defensive and ready to reply with a number of excuses as to why I needed to return to the gym.

People often tell me they do not have time to make breakfast or “fancy” meals like me! Well I am here to tell you, I am not fancy! I like to keep meal time simple and delicious. Life has so many stressors. Why add food to that list.

Cheat - to act dishonestly or unfairly in order to gain an advantage, especially in a game or examination.

If we look at the definition of cheating, I think we can quickly realize how silly it is to say that we are going to cheat on our diet.

Can you think of a better combination other than peanut butter and chocolate? I didn't think so! These chocolate peanut butter rice crispy squares are delicious and come together in no time.

If you have been following me on Instagram, you know I love smoothies. I have a little problem where smoothies are concerned though…..I always overflow my glass! I guess I need a bigger glass!

I’ve been talking about intuitive eating for a while now. However, I realized I had not shared my story as to how it has worked for me. If you are not familiar with Intuitive Eating, here is a summary of 10 Principles of Intuitive Eating. Intuitive Eating came about in the late 1980’s in response to a movement away from diet culture.

The first principle in the Intuitive Eating book is to ditch the diet mentality. You may be reading this and thinking this does not apply to you as you are not on a diet. However, I encourage you to keep reading as diet culture is sneaky, subtle and influences all of us.