All posts by Emily Baum

I love working in the mental health field, specifically eating disorders! I preach the importance of self-care, but sometimes fall short on practicing it myself! I love to cook, but sometimes just don’t feel like I have time to go to the grocery store, prep the meal, and cook especially if I am ju...

The purpose of mindful eating is to reconnect to the joy of eating by becoming aware of your thoughts, emotions, feelings, and behaviors associated with the eating experience. Mindful eating helps identify the causes to eat (am I hungry or am I bored?), what am I in the mood for (sweet or salty?), h...

The purpose of mindful eating is to reconnect to the joy of eating by becoming aware of your thoughts, emotions, feelings, and behaviors associated with the eating experience. Mindful eating helps identify the causes to eat (am I hungry or am I bored?), what am I in the mood for (sweet or salty?), h...

Considering a fad diet? Remember, there’s a reason they’re called “fad diets.” Foods or pills don’t magically burn fat. No products will miraculously melt fat while you watch TV or sleep. Looking for long-term weight loss? Fad diets aren’t your answer, and they co...