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In this society, where we're conditioned to equate happiness with skinniness, it's all too easy to believe weight loss is the magic key to joy and self-worth.⁠
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But weight loss without self-love is just an echo of societal pressures, conformity to an ever-changing ideal, and never-enoughness.⁠
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The all-too-common pattern of weight loss followed by gain followed by loss followed by (more) gain... it's all just an endless cycle -- not of an evolving body, but of a pursuit of validation.⁠
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💛 Here's the truth: Weight loss can't stand alone as the measure of success. True transformation blooms from a foundation of self-love and sacred nourishment. If we aim for weight loss, let it be alongside joy, self-care, peace, and a TRUE and LASTING feeling of wholeness.⁠
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Your journey is personal. Choose paths that amplify love, not diminish it. Let weight loss, if it's a goal, be a part of a broader tapestry of holistic well-being, not the sole destination. ⁠
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Because YOU, in your entirety, deserve love and joy, far beyond any scale or societal expectation. 🌼

Here's the false choice we've all been presented: ⁠
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Radical, potentially harmful weight loss strategies on one side, and the belief that true health can't help us achieve weight loss goals on the other.⁠
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💡 Reality Check: Authentic Nourishment™ is the bridge to lasting, sustainable weight loss. It's not about slashing calories ruthlessly, cutting out entire food groups, or limiting ourselves to one type of food.⁠
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✨ The Truth: Authentic Nourishment™ focuses on the bigger picture. When we care for ALL areas of our life, weight loss can become a natural side effect of this self-care and love. It’s not about deprivation—it’s about abundant, intentional choices that honor our body and spirit.⁠
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Imagine a journey where weight loss isn’t the sole objective, but a beautiful byproduct of a holistic approach to well-being, where food is both pleasure and fuel, and where every choice is an act of self-respect.⁠
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And imagine a journey where weight loss stopped being a part of the conversation to begin with...⁠
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Freedom from obsessing over weight is possible.⁠
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Want to know more? The Fall Cohort of Authentic Nourishment™ will begin soon.⁠
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Schedule a free call with me today to see if this approach is right for you.⁠
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Bringing weight loss into focus... when it comes to WELLNESS, let's reframe our perspective:⁠
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🌸 Happiness over Skinny: Your joy, contentment, and peace are paramount. ⁠
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🍃 Quality over Quantity: Happiness isn't determined by the number on a scale but by moments of laughter, love, and purpose-filled days.⁠
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💖 Wellbeing over Tags: The number on your clothing tag? It's just that—a number. Your true wellbeing is measured by your heart, your spirit, and unique metrics ONLY YOU can determine.⁠
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Let's bring weight loss into the right focus, reminding ourselves daily: We are so much more than any number.

Weight loss. It's something that feels like an either-or false choice sometimes, doesn't it?⁠
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Like it's either: I'm on some crazy restrictive diet and losing weight OR I'm not making myself miserable and I'm not losing weight.⁠
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Let’s be clear: Desiring weight loss isn't inherently wrong. Every individual has the autonomy to set their own goals for their body. But it's essential to remember that while weight loss can be one goal, it shouldn't be the ONLY one.⁠
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Here’s the bigger picture:⁠
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🧡 True nourishment isn't just about numbers on a scale. It's about respecting and nurturing your body, mind, and soul. It's understanding the deeper "whys" behind our choices and honoring our holistic well-being.⁠
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💛 Nourishment extends beyond the physical. Emotional, mental, and spiritual nourishment play equal roles. Seeking balance, joy, and contentment often holds more transformative power than any diet.⁠
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🤍 When we approach nourishment as a sacred practice, every meal becomes a ritual. It's an opportunity to create a sacred connection between what we eat and WHO WE ARE and HOW WE FEEL.⁠
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Weight loss can be a chapter (and an important one) in someone's journey, but let's ensure it's not the whole story. ⁠
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Embrace the broader horizon of authentic, sacred nourishment, and you will discover SO MUCH MORE than a number on a scale.

$Ever wondered why some food moments feel like a ritual, while others are just routine? Sacred Nourishment is so more than just the act of eating. ⁠ ⁠ It’s a holistic approach that regards every meal as a deeply spiritual connection – with our food, our bodies, and the universe.⁠ ⁠ Here’s why it matters:⁠ ⁠ 🤍 Mindful Connection: By viewing each meal as sacred, we become present. We savor every bite, understand its journey, and appreciate its essence. It transforms eating from a mindless task into a mindful experience.⁠ ⁠ 🧡 Healing & Wholeness: When food isn’t just fuel, but an act of self-care and love, our perspective shifts. We no longer eat to fill a void or follow a trend. We nourish to heal, rejuvenate, and thrive.⁠ ⁠ 💛 Bridging The Gap: The sacred approach helps mend the fractured relationship many of us have with food. It reminds us that nourishment isn't about restriction but about understanding, compassion, and joy.⁠ ⁠ Sacred Nourishment transcends diet culture. It's an invitation to rekindle the lost bond with our inner selves through the act of eating. When we embrace this, every meal becomes a healing ritual and a celebration of life. 🌱🍽✨$

Swipe ➡️ for 3 practical tips to help you connect with sacred nourishment. While it's just the tip of the iceberg, these steps can revolutionize the way you perceive and approach food:⁠
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1️⃣ Mindful Eating: Relish every bite! Feel the textures, savor the flavors, and immerse yourself in the sensations.⁠
2️⃣ Gratitude Practice: Before diving in, pause and give thanks — for the loving hands that crafted your meal, the nurturing earth that produced it, and the vitality it bestows.⁠
3️⃣ Listen to Your Body: Forget stringent diet regimes. Instead, cultivate a deep understanding of your body's signals. When does it crave nourishment? Which foods invigorate it?⁠
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In embracing the sacredness of nourishment, we not only provide our bodies with the sustenance they need, but we also honor the deep, intrinsic connection between our inner selves and the world around us. ⁠
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Remember, every meal is an opportunity to connect, celebrate, and show ourselves love. 💛

🎧 Listen up! Your body has something to say…⁠
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You’ve chosen to eat. Now it’s time to LISTEN.⁠
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Practice: taking 5-10 minutes after a meal to really listen to your internal feedback. Take a few deep breaths and sit quietly observing your internal feedback and reflecting on the following questions:⁠
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🥬 Did you pay attention to the meal?⁠
🔥 Did the food satisfy your hunger?⁠
🤮 Did you overeat?⁠
🏋️ Do you feel heavy?⁠
🚀 Did you eat too fast?⁠
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Now: consider the sensations of having food in the body:⁠
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🤔 Can you feel the effects of your meal?⁠
🧸 or 😴 Do you feel warm and satisfied OR anxious and sluggish?⁠
✔️ Can you draw any connections between what you just ate and the way you are feeling?⁠
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Use this feedback from your body as a teacher! Let it inspire how you nourish your body.⁠
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And, if you've tried this, I'd love to know what it revealed for you! Let me know in the comments. 👇️

🤔 Have you ever wondered why our relationship with food is just so complicated?⁠
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It's too much.⁠
It's not enough.⁠
It's the cause of our weight gain.⁠
It's our comfort.⁠
It's our shame.⁠
It's our enemy.⁠
It's our guilty pleasure.⁠
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It's... NOT what it was meant to be.⁠
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Food is neither good nor bad: it's simply any substance consumed by a living being for nutritional support.⁠
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But... it's also MORE than that (or it can be).⁠
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It's sacred.⁠
It's delicious.⁠
It's life-giving.⁠
It's life-enriching.⁠
It's NOURISHMENT.⁠
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If you are longing for a healthy relationship with food -- one without fear or guilt or shame or worry or obsession, please consider scheduling a right-fit call with me.⁠
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It's free and super low-key. 😊⁠
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Let's bring peace to this area of your life, once and for all.⁠
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💜 Beyond just physical sustenance, the foods we choose have the power to elevate our mood, energy, and overall well-being. ⁠
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This makes the act of eating a sacred ceremony of sorts—one where we have the opportunity to honor our bodies and spirits.⁠
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Nourishment extends beyond the physical: just as we feed our bodies with food, we must also feed our minds and souls. This might mean engaging in fulfilling hobbies, connecting with loved ones, meditating, or simply taking a moment of stillness amidst the chaos. ⁠
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As you focus on nourishing your entire being, you'll likely find that your relationship with food becomes more balanced and joyful.⁠
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How are you nourishing yourself today?

🙌 Will this work for YOU?⁠ (like it worked for Forrest... and hundreds of others?)⁠
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To give you FREEDOM (finally) from dieting? from hating your own body? from calorie-counting and restricting? from obsessing? from emotional eating? from binge eating? from an unhealthy relationship with food?⁠
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YES.⁠
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If you long for this kind of freedom -- to truly and finally heal your relationship with food -- please schedule a call with me today.⁠
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🌳➡️🍁 Change is both beautiful and necessary. ⁠
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This transitional time between the long, hot days of summer and the cozy, colorful ones of fall invites us to introspect and reevaluate. How have we been nourishing our bodies? What has been feeding our minds? And are our souls truly fulfilled? ⁠
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The change of seasons is not just a shift in weather, but a prime opportunity to reconnect with our ENTIRE SELVES. To ask: What can we release to make space for new growth? How can we better align with our truest desires and needs?⁠
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We can approach every seasonal shift as a chance to redefine our nourishment strategies, to listen deeply to our bodies, and to honor the ever-evolving needs of our souls.⁠
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Because just like nature, we too are in a perpetual state of growth, transformation, and renewal.

✨ Authentic Nourishment™ isn't just about the foods we consume. It's a profound journey of reconnection - linking YOU back to YOUR truest SELF.⁠
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Sounds crazy, right?⁠
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But, listen: while the meals on our plate play a role, true nourishment is rooted in the soul. It's about understanding your desires, embracing your emotions, and honoring your unique rhythm. It's about reclaiming your voice amidst the noise and dancing to your own heartbeat. ⁠
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Every bite can be an act of self-discovery, but the journey of Authentic Nourishment™ dives even deeper. It's in the moments of self-reflection, the pauses of gratitude, the choices that align with your core values, and the gentle whispers of your intuition.⁠
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Nourish more than just your body. Nourish your spirit, your dreams, your truth, and your authenticity. Because the most delectable relationship you'll ever feast on is the one you have with yourself. ⁠
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Caring for YOURSELF is the core of Authentic Nourishment™ -- it's so much deeper and more sacred than any number on a scale.⁠
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If this is resonating with you, please schedule a right-fit call with me! Let's bring healing to this area of your life once and for all.⁠
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Authentic Nourishment™: The Art of Adding ➕➕➕⁠
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Nourishment isn't about what you subtract, it's all about what you ADD. ⁠
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🌟 ADD wellness that radiates from the inside out.⁠
🥬 ADD sumptuous meals that fuel your body and soul, embracing every delicious bite that elevates your well-being.⁠
🧡 ADD an abundance of self-love and self-respect, letting it overflow in every choice you make.⁠
🍽️ ADD the freedom to eat intuitively, listening to your body's unique needs and desires.⁠
💫 ADD a sense of wholeness, understanding that nourishing your body is about the whole journey, not just a destination.⁠
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Instead of getting caught in the loop of restricting and short-lived diets, focus on the enriching power of ADDING. Every meal, every choice, is an opportunity to amplify our health, happiness, and connection to our authentic selves. ⁠
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Want to know HOW to live this way? To create and nurture a sacred connection with your body? I'll see you in my DM's or schedule a FREE CALL.⁠
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If you find yourself fearing food because it's something that makes you feel guilty or worried, or if it's something you obsess about, or if it's something you turn to for a reward or to make yourself feel better... it's probably because you don't see food as what it truly is: NOURISHMENT. ⁠
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Consider this transformative practice: Next time you sit down for a meal, take a moment to breathe deeply and express gratitude for the nourishment in front of you. Recognize that each ingredient has its own story, from the sun that helped it grow to the hands that prepared it.🌱🤲⁠
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Now, as you take that first bite, close your eyes. Tune into the taste, the aroma, and the sensation of the food. Allow yourself to be present, understanding that this isn’t just about consuming food, but about embracing a sacred act of self-care.⁠
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By turning meals into moments of mindfulness, we shift from seeing food as somethign scary OR harmful OR even rewarding to honoring it as a sacred gift. ⁠
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Each bite becomes a deep act of nourishment, not just for the body, but for the soul.

Slow Sunday, Sacred Self-Love.⁠
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It's easy to mistake self-care as luxury or dismiss it as selfishness. ⁠
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I prefer "self-love" to "self-care" because I think the latter has become a buzzword for adding more obligations to a to-do list OR, worse yet, a marketing tool to sell us more sh*t and services (waxing! manicures! eyelashes! shopping!).⁠
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But here's the deeper truth: Self-love is SACRED.✨⁠
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At its core, self-love is an act of honoring oneself. It's a declaration that we value our well-being, our peace, and our place in the universe. When we prioritize self-love, we're not indulging; we're tapping into an ancient practice of recognizing our worth and our interconnectedness to all things.⁠
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To neglect self-love is to ignore everything that fuels our spirit, mind, and body. When we love ourselves, we're not pulling away from others; we're strengthening our foundation so we can show up more powerfully, more compassionately, and more authentically for the world around us.💪🏽💖⁠
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Remember, the light you give to yourself isn't just for you; it ripples outwards, touching lives and transforming spaces. Embracing self-love isn't an act of self-indulgence, it's an act of profound wisdom. ⁠
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Let's reclaim its sacredness.

Have you experienced the profound power of truly caring for yourself?⁠
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Self-care is a sacred act, one that goes beyond the body, touching the soul, and reshaping our minds.✨⁠
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Healing our relationship with food flourishes through a deep, sacred connection with ourselves. ⁠
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Healing our relationship with food is celebrating the art of nourishment.⁠
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But here's the real revelation: it's about so much more than food. ⁠
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When we treat our bodies the way they were designed to be treated, we're not just nourishing our physical selves. ⁠
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We're feeding OURSELVES with love, respect, and understanding. ⁠
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Each bite, every step, and every breath becomes an act of self-love—a beautiful ritual acknowledging the magic that is YOU. ⁠
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YOU are sacred, and every act of self-care is a testament to that truth. 🧡

Why, yes, please.⁠
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If you can’t understand how an Eating Psychology Counselor could even joke about pasta… consider:⁠
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WHAT IF you could be healthy without deprivation or restriction?⁠
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WHAT IF you could create a nourishing meal plan that just FELT GOOD for you and your body?⁠
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WHAT IF pasta, bread, and carbs aren’t The Ultimate Enemy but are just part of the ingredients that fuel your body (and your life)?⁠
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This is what it means to transform your relationship with food and give up diet culture: IT MEANS FREEDOM.⁠
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Yes, freedom to eat the pasta... but even better than that? ⁠
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The freedom to STOP thinking about it in the same old way. The freedom to STOP obssessing about it in the first place.⁠
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If this kind of freedom is something you long for when it comes to your relationship with food, consider scheduling a free call with me! My fall program starts soon and I would love to see you there.⁠
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Spots are limited. Schedule a right-fit call today!⁠
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💛 The true path to transformation isn't through deprivation, but rather, through a deep and sacred connection with your body.⁠
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Healing your relationship with food doesn't have to be a painful process (hard, yes; painful, no). It is celebration of the art of nourishment!⁠
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Treating your body like the temple it is means loving every inch and feeding it well -- not just food, but with love, respect, and understanding. ⁠
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Each meal, every movement is an act of self-love, a ritual of reverence for the wonderful being that is YOU.⁠
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Let's redefine our journey. This can (and should) be a beautiful, loving, and most importantly, nourishing experience. ⁠
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Let your body thrive not by subtracting, but by adding — more love, more care, and more respect. Your body is sacred.

If you feel like you simply have too much going on right now to nourish yourself (and your body), the way you deserve, you are not alone.⁠
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My program is designed to completely transform your relationship with food, overcome old food habits, establish daily rituals that truly serve you (in spite of busy schedules), learn to eat mindfully, and create more presence & happiness in your life.⁠
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I know you have waaaaay too much on your schedule. And I know you think you’re too busy to make time for yourself -- to nourish your body, meet your own needs, satisfy your cravings, and give yourself what you’re truly hungry for (hint: it’s not what you think it is)... ⁠
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... and I know you can find freedom by transforming your relationship with food.⁠
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The best part?⁠
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YOU KNOW IT, TOO.⁠
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You know, deep down, there is hope. There is a way. There is a path to freedom from constant, tireless and tiresome obssessing about food.⁠
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And this is why you keep trying.⁠
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What if I could help you find a once-and-for-all way to heal your relationship with food? where you could rest in self-care that is truly nourishing? where you could thrive?⁠
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Hint: I can.⁠
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Want to know more? Please schedule a free call with me to see how this can work for you! LINK IN BIO.

What if you could lose those "last 5 pounds?" Those last 10, 15, 20, 50 pounds?⁠
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If you have built your entire thoughts of happiness, self-worth and fulfilment around the hope for a number on a scale, I GET IT.⁠
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I used to think HAPPY = SKINNY.⁠
I used to buy in to society's warped perception of my value as a woman.⁠
I used to do anything and everything to "get there" -- to be thin, to be as "perfect" as possible.⁠
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And I used to suffer.⁠
Because I was trapped.⁠
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Trapped in constant obsessing about what to eat, when.⁠
Trapped in restriction and worry.⁠
Trapped in punishing and extreme fitness regimens.⁠
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If this is YOU, I want you to know:⁠
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💛 There is hope.⁠
🧡 You can be free.⁠
🩷 You can heal your relationship with food.⁠
🤍 You can love your body... no matter what the scale says.⁠
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Authentic Nourishment™ isn't a diet. It's not an exercise plan. It's not a 90-day-before-and-after plan. ⁠
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It's a vehicle for healing.⁠
It's a way to FINALLY be free.⁠
It's self-love and self-nourishment -- in every sense.⁠
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Let's bring healing and happiness to this area of your life once and for all.⁠
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Schedule a free call today (LINK IN BIO).

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