The "Anti-Diet Movement": Why Ditching Diets May be Best for Your Health

It’s no secret that views about health, wellness and the “right” way to eat have been shifting in recent years. People are beginning to question the validity behind fad diets and strict weight-loss methods, and they’re becoming more aware that there may be better options out there. The emerging “anti-diet movement” could be the best thing that’s happened to our culture when it comes to health. Let’s dive into what exactly this movement is and how it can support your well-being, and review some tips for participating in it amidst a still diet-obsessed world.

Intuitive Eating, Food FreedomJoanna FoleyJune 4, 2020Joanna Foley Nutritionanti-diet, diet culture, diet, diet myths, intuitive eating, food freedom, fad diets, Registered Dietitian, healthy habits, health, nutritionComment

5 "Secrets" to Making Lasting Behavior Change (so that you actually accomplish your goals all year long)

Have you ever set out to accomplish a goal, only to end up back where you started just a few weeks later? You likely made some progress in the beginning, but somewhere along the way you “fell off the wagon”, felt defeated, and believed that you just didn’t have enough willpower or time to commit to making the change. If this has happened to you, I have good news. It’s not all your fault.

Goal setting, Food FreedomJoanna FoleyJanuary 2, 2020Joanna Foley Nutritionfood freedom, behavior change, healthy habits, habits, new years resolutionsComment

Top 5 Tips for Nutrition Success in 2019

How have your health goals for 2019 started out so far? I’ve been especially interacting with people this past week who are sadly so confused about what healthy eating looks like. I don’t blame them at all...the media makes it SO confusing

Goal setting, Nutrition Education, Food EducationJoanna FoleyJanuary 6, 2019Joanna Foley Nutritionnutrition tips, whole body wellness, new years resolutions, healthy lifestyle, healthy habits, Registered Dietitian, dietitian eats, top 5 tips, holistic health, practical advice, anyone can do itComment

Setting goals for the New Year: More than just a “resolution”

For some, the idea of creating a new set of goals for the coming year can create stress due to memories of previous attempts at keeping a goal that may have failed. Many people fall into the habit of creating goals that are unrealistic and unknowingly set them up for failure, causing a desire to give up and tell yourself you will try again next year. Sound familiar? But by following a few simple steps and viewing the goal from the right perspective, you can be sure to find success no matter what you are trying to achieve…

Nutrition Education, Goal settingJoanna FoleyDecember 31, 2018Joanna Foley Nutritionnew years resolutions, 2019, goals, smart goals, sustainability, Registered Dietitian, healthy habits, no quick fixesComment