Intuitive Eating On A Budget - Free eBook!

We have some exciting news over here at Balance Nutrition Counseling. We have released an eBook in collaboration with one of our previous interns, Anna Nakamoto. Anna is a future dietitian who just graduated with her master’s in community…

5 Reasons To Move Away From The Scale

If you find yourself thinking about your weight frequently, maybe that looks like several times week, once a day, or even more than that, than you are not alone. The scale can play a huge role in a person’s life, even without being aware of…

Breaking Up With Diet Culture In The New Year

It’s time for you to be in your single girl era from diet culture this new year. Diet culture is like that toxic boyfriend you have. It reminds me of the song I Knew You Were Trouble by Taylor Swift. Taylor talks about how she knew that the…

10 Non-Diet New Years Resolutions

New Years can be a challenging time of year for those who are focusing on healing their relationships with self and their bodies. There is so much focus on dieting, becoming your best self, and success. After a month of resting and enjoying…

Embrace Intuitive Eating This Holiday Season

The holiday season is here. It's a time for holiday parties, delicious sweets, and family gatherings. However, it can also be a season filled with stress and guilt about food choices. Let’s explore the concept of intuitive eating and how it…

Meditation and Body Image: Finding Inner Peace and Self-Acceptance

In a world bombarded with unrealistic beauty standards and the pressure to attain the "perfect" body, many individuals struggle with body image issues. These negative perceptions of our own bodies can lead to anxiety, depression, and a range…

What Is Intuitive Movement & How Is It Helpful?

Exercise is something we all know has positive health benefits when it is done in a healthy way.  However, some people struggle to incorporate it consistently and some struggle with exercising excessively or in a disordered way.  Choosing…

Summertime & Body Image

As the seasons change so do our wardrobes.  Spring and summer months bring warmer weather and more outdoor activities, which means clothing that is lighter, shorter, and maybe more revealing than winter attire.  This can bring up discomfort,…

Crepes: The Versatile French Pancake

I sometimes find myself in a bit of a food rut this time of year, especially with breakfast. So over spring break I tried my hand at making crepes, and they were delicious! This yummy dish can be tweaked in several ways to satisfy different…

"Spring Break Body" the Intuitive Way

Spring is in the air, and with it comes excitement for warmer weather and planning those spring vacations. I love spring for many reasons: the warm weather, the soft breeze, the flowers blooming, and the longer days. But there are also a few…