Joyful Eating

The Hunger That’s All in Your Head (And Why That’s Not an Insult)

When my friend Darya Rose sent me an article that answered the question “why do I keep losing and regaining the same weight?”, I couldn’t stop thinking about it. It was

What 72 Hours Without Food Taught Me About Hunger

Why do I feel hungry all the time? I used to wonder that too, until I went 72 hours without food and hunger taught me a lesson I didn’t expect. Years ago, before I learn

My Bone Health Mistake

I’ve been thinking about how to improve bone density naturally ever since a friend of mine, similar age to me, was diagnosed with osteopenia last year. She’s mid-50s. So

Too much protein to lose weight?

Am I eating too much protein to lose weight? That’s what a friend asked me last month, over coffee in Sydney. She’s in perimenopause and her doctor told her she needed m

How to Stop Mindless Eating (For Food Lovers)

I want to stop mindless eating — that’s the exact thought I had last night, standing in my kitchen with a handful of macadamias I don’t even remember picking up. My Iris

Why Sandra Stopped Avoiding Mirrors (and Photos With Her Kids)

For years, Sandra avoided mirrors. She dreaded clothes shopping. And she’s not in many photos with her own kids growing up — because she couldn’t bear to be in front of

Mary Lost the Weight. She Never Said No to Cake.

Mary had been reading my recipes and following my content for 14 years before she ever joined the Naturally Healthy Club. Read on to discover how to eat cake and lose wei

Stuck in the Weight Loss Yo-Yo? Try This Instead

Recently when I surveyed Stonesoup readers the same theme kept coming up, over and over. You lose the weight. Then you gain it back. Then you lose it again. So today I wa

How I Lost 2lb in a Week (Without Counting Calories)

If you’ve been wondering how to lose weight without counting calories. This week I want to tell you the story behind how I lost two pounds in a week. No counting calorie

How Helen Lost 20 Pounds and Kept It Off With Ease

If you’ve ever borrowed another diet book from the library, promised yourself “this time it’ll stick,” and quietly known it wouldn’t — Helen’s story is for you. Before j

Stop Weekend Weight Gain: The Flip That Works

If you’re trying to stop weekend weight gain, you’ll know this loop. On weekends, I overindulge. Monday morning the scale’s up. Then it goes back down. Round and round.

The Best Anti Aging Foods I Enjoy Every Day (for food lovers)

I have a goal to be happy active and healthy until I’m 122. So today I want to share the anti aging foods I eat most days to help me get there. And because they help me l

How to Drink Less Without Quitting (My Winemaker Secret)

If you’re searching for how to drink less without quitting, I have good news! You don’t have to choose between boring sober and messy out of control. There’s a whole mi

The Once a Week Habit That Made My Family Healthier, Wealthier and Closer

Cooking with kids is one of those things that sounds hard in theory. In reality, it’s been one of the best things I’ve done for our family’s health. Physical, fiscal and

7 Fun Ways to Avoid Vacation Weight Gain Without Missing Out

Wondering how to avoid vacation weight gain without giving up the food you love? You don’t have to miss out on anything. It is possible to enjoy the ice cream, the wine,

The Best Way to Stop Overeating in Social Situations (for Food Lovers)

If you’ve been wondering how to stop overeating in social situations, you’re not alone. One of my clients posted in the Naturally Healthy Club group this week. She’d bee

My 10-Second Tool to Stop Sugar Cravings (Even If You Have a Sweet Tooth)

If sugar cravings feel impossible to resist in the moment, you’re not alone. And good news: you are more powerful than you think. Here are my two favorite strategies to

The Best Way to Lose Weight Without Counting Calories (for Food Lovers)

Ever wondered if it’s possible to lose weight without counting calories? Well I’ve been helping people do exactly this for years. Spoiler: it’s not only possible, it’s a

Why Do I Overeat at Night During Menopause?

She’d eat well all day. Then evening would come and everything would fall apart. The urge for more snacks. Craving more and more and more. Here’s why we over eat at night

Should I Eat If I’m Not Hungry?

If you’ve ever wondered ‘Should I eat if I’m not hungry?’. The conventional answer is NO. Wait until you’re hungry. Don’t touch food unless your stomach tells you to. I