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Body positivity? Loving yourself as you are? What about body acceptance? On your hardest body image day, it can feel almost impossible that you’ll ever feel content, let alone at peace, in your body as it is.  A big part of yourself dreams that one day you’ll be able to let go of all the […]

We’ve all been there—after a long, stressful day, you reach for that pint of ice cream, a bag of chips, or whatever comfort food is calling your name. It feels soothing, familiar, and like a warm hug on a tough day. But when comfort eating becomes your go-to coping mechanism for emotional distress, it can […]

Are you scared of gaining weight? You’re not alone. In a world that’s constantly pushing us toward the “perfect” body, it’s easy to get wrapped up in the fear of seeing that number on the scale go up. But here’s the thing—worrying about weight gain 24/7 isn’t doing you any favours. It’s time to flip […]

Have you ever caught yourself reaching for a snack when you’re stressed, bored, or just feeling down? It’s like your emotions have a direct line to your taste buds! Emotional eating is a common response to our feelings, but it often leads to a frustrating cycle—eat, regret, repeat. But here’s the thing: You can stop […]

Ever feel like you’re doing everything right—eating “healthy,” hitting the gym, and still, that scale just won’t budge? Or worse, it starts creeping up? You’re not alone. It’s frustrating, it’s confusing, and it’s enough to make anyone want to throw in the towel. You’re maybe even desperate to understand why you keep gaining weight. But […]

We’ve all been there, standing in front of the fridge at midnight, wondering if that last slice of cake is calling your name. The good news? Having a healthy relationship with food means you can answer that call without guilt, stress, or counting calories. So, let’s explore what a truly balanced approach to food looks […]

Are you struggling with binge eating and feeling tired of the endless binge-restrict cycle? You’re not alone. Understanding the science behind your cravings can help you achieve balance and peace with food. I’m Meredith Mackenzie, a binge eating therapist, intuitive eating coach, and the founder of the One Body to Love program. I’ve helped hundreds […]

Sitting in my car at a red light, I could feel the excitement in my body. I couldn’t wait to get to Taco Bell for my weekly cheat meal. It was the epitome of everything I avoided all week. The momentary satisfaction I got from the savoury goodness was nothing like the “good” foods I […]

Binge Eating Disorder (BED), is characterized by recurrent episodes of consuming unusually large amounts of food within a specific time frame (typically two hours), often leading to a sense of loss of control. BED comes with key indicators and it’s important to recognize these warning signs so you can seek help from qualified professionals to […]

Intuitive Eating has become a bit of a buzzword lately. It might leave you wondering, what does Intuitive Eating really means? What does it look like if you’re eating intuitively? How do you learn how to do this? Is this just going to end up being another fad diet that doesn’t work for you? If […]