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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 […]

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 […]

Have you ever asked yourself, “why can’t I stop eating?” Maybe it happens at night, when things quiet down, and you find yourself eating again even after promising you wouldn’t. If this feels familiar, you’re not alone. And no, it’s not about willpower or weakness. It is a protective response. Your body is trying to […]

Emotional eating is something many of us turn to when we feel overwhelmed, sad, lonely, or stressed. We eat not because we’re hungry, but because food helps us cope with those big feelings. But afterward, we often feel shame. That shame can lead to more emotional eating. It becomes a cycle: eat to feel better, […]

Toxic diet culture is everywhere. It shows up on social media, in doctor’s offices, at family dinners, and even in your own thoughts. It tells you your body isn’t good enough. That if you just try harder, eat less, or lose weight, everything will get better. But here’s the truth: toxic diet culture is full […]

It’s a question I hear often. Can I practice intuitive eating and still want to lose weight? The short answer is yes. Intuitive eating and weight loss can feel like a tricky mix, but it’s normal to have mixed feelings. You can want food freedom and still wish your body looked different. That is okay. […]

If you’re here wondering what to do after a binge, please know this: you are not alone, and you are not broken. Maybe you feel stuffed, ashamed, or overwhelmed. Maybe your mind is already racing with plans to skip your next meal or start fresh tomorrow. But before you go down that path, take a […]

If you’re dealing with body image struggles and feel stuck in the same patterns with food and your body, you’re not alone. Many of the women I work with feel tired, ashamed, and frustrated. They’ve spent years in diet culture and still feel like they’re failing. These struggles aren’t about willpower. They come from deeper […]

If you’ve ever searched for ways to stop binge eating, you’ve probably come across a Mediterranean Diet meal plan. With its colourful vegetables, healthy fats, and balanced meals, it seems like a healthy, doable option. Maybe you’ve even tried it, hoping it would help you feel more in control around food. There’s comfort in having […]

Diet culture is sneaky, even for those who have stepped away from traditional dieting. It often hides behind wellness trends, using terms like “clean eating,” “health goals,” or “lifestyle changes” to mask the same old rules about food and body control. You might catch yourself tracking every bite, feeling guilt for eating certain foods, or […]

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 […]