Sustainable Health Coaching

08/23/2024

Your body is not a problem to be fixed.

Your body is a magnificent vessel that allows you to do all of the incredible thing that make up your life.

So many of us have reduced our bodies to an object that is invaluable if it is not a pleasing appearance to others.

We should be celebrating, honoring, respecting and nourishing these precious and only bodies we get.

How dare we starve ourselves and eat minimal calories and deprive our bodies of adequate nutrition and also foods that bring us joy and social experiences in order to reach some elusive goal body.

Who says we have to look a certain way to be happy with ourselves? Where did those messages come from for you?

When did you first begin to believe that your body was wrong?

08/20/2024

You are the ultimate expert on you.

Let’s break free from the endless cycle of diet plans and workout routines sold to us with the false hope that we can all achieve an unattainable, cookie-cutter "ideal body".

Every body is unique, and body diversity is a beautiful part of the human experience. Even if we all followed the same "perfect" plan, our bodies would still look different from one another.

It's time to tune in to your body, its needs, and what truly makes you feel good.

Let's celebrate individuality and embrace the amazing vessel we call home.

08/08/2024

Body diversity is part of the human experience. No child should even feel like their body is a problem and that they should have any intention of shrinking their bodies to make moving through life easier for them or more comfortable for the people around them.

Whenever we say something disparaging about our own bodies, our children internalize that and anti-fat bias perpetuates.

Celebrate all bodies for what they are capable of, now what they look like.

We teach our children to be inclusive when it comes to all other aspects, abilities and preferences, but anti-fat bias continues to be so pervasive.

It’s time for radical self-acceptance.

08/05/2024

It’s time for radical self-acceptance.

In a world that relentlessly pressures us to conform to unrealistic standards, it's easy to feel inadequate. But I'm choosing to honor my body's journey.

My body is not an ornament to be admired. It's a complex, incredible system deserving of kindness and respect.

Let's replace the noise of societal expectations with the quiet strength of self-love.

My body is worthy, just as it is.

08/02/2024

Let’s ditch assigning morality to foods. Food cannot be either “good” or “bad” and no one’s morality or worth as a person can be determined by the foods they have or have not eaten. Food is just food.

Yes, some foods are more health promoting and nutrient dense than others, but there is no reason to feel guilt or shame about eating food.

Your weight is probably the least interesting thing about you! You are so much more than your weight, body composition, or clothing size.

When you die I hope that people have more to say about what they loved about you besides how good you were at dieting or maintaining your weight or avoiding donuts in the break room.

So stop making this your life’s work. Let it go. Get a new dream. Focus your time, attention and money on things that actually matter and make a difference.

Nourish your body and feed your soul.

08/01/2024

Reminders from the other side of Diet Culture:

1. Your weight does not equal your health.

2. Body diversity is part of the human experience! How boring would it be if we were all identical?

3. You never consented to receving these messages that there is something wrong with your body.

4. You may be your strongest and healthiest at a higher weight or in a larger body.

5. You were indoctrinated into a society that believes that for a woman, thin is most successful thing you can be.

6. Your weight is largely out of your control.

7. It’s not your fault.

8. Your body is not an ornament to be admired.

9. Starving yourself is the opposite of survival.

10. Start loving and properly nourishing yourself - you cannot hate your way to happiness.

05/12/2024

Sending love to all today ❤️

03/28/2024

✨You are more than just your body.
✨Your body is not your life's work.
✨Your body is not a problem to be fixed.
✨You are worthy of love and respect, especially from yourself.

03/21/2024

✨Imagine waking up without the dread of stepping on the scale.

💗Instead, you greet your body with appreciation and curiosity.

☮️Food no longer controls you – you control it.

😋You savor your meals, guilt-free, knowing you're making choices that nourish your body and soul.

Is that something you crave?

🙅🏻‍♀️What if you could say goodbye to endless diets and body image anxieties?

💃🏻What if you could build a joyful relationship with food and your body, making them partners, not enemies?

🚫Stop the food fight and reclaim your life.

🙈We've all been there: the constant battle with food, the guilt, the shame.

But what if there was a different way?

This is the exact transformation that I teach in my course, Nourished First.

In Nourished First, you'll discover the power of intuitive eating – a science-based approach that helps you ditch the diet mentality and reconnect with your body's wisdom.

Learn to:
❇️Eat based on hunger, fullness, and satisfaction, not rules or restrictions.

❇️Identify and manage emotional triggers around food.

❇️Develop a positive and accepting relationship with your body.

Download the app for FREE now and instantly get access to:
✅15 minute video training to understand why diets fail (Spoiler Alert: It's NOT your fault!)

✅Beginners Guide to Breaking Up With Dieting Workbook to assess your relationship with Diet Culture

✅Food, Feelings and Flavors Journal to tackle emotional eating

✅Access to all the lessons in the first section of Nourished First to begin your Intuitive Eating journey and live a life of food freedom

✅Access to the vibrant and growing community for ongoing support

✅Ability to Direct Message me with any questions

✅PLUS you'll be the first to be invited to the group beta program!

Ready to break free and find peace with food?

Click the link to join for free now!

https://sustainablehealthcoaching.trible.com/auth/signup

Nina

P.S. The app, community, and these resources will always be completely free!

03/01/2024

FREE Workshop Tomorrow! Tired of all of the conflicting nutrition advice, and unable to decipher between fads and facts? 😩 Are you a master of Monday morning motivation? 🥦 Only to abandon the plan altogether by happy hour on Wednesday?.... 😣
Coffee? Or is it more like life support? 😴

Yes? Then I invite you to a FREE workshop on active and healthy aging (Tomorrow!) Saturday 3/2 at 11am in Vernon at the Dorothy Henry Branch of the Sussex County Library register here 👇🏻
https://sussexcountylibrary.org/event/prime-time-health-for-adults-workshop-dorothy-henry/

DM me any questions 😊

02/05/2024

👇🏻Like if you've struggled with diets and want to nourish your body without the pressure of the scale for validation of your worth and health 🙅🏻‍♀️🙌🏻

02/02/2024

You can also heal your relationship with exercise through the principles of intuitive eating.

That might look like transitioning from punishing yourself with exercise to adopting a mindset where you listen to, honor, and move your body in a respectful and loving way which can lead to profound benefits and transformations:

💗Physical Well-being: Instead of viewing exercise as a punishment or a means to an end, you begin to see it as a form of self-care. By honoring your body's signals and limitations, you reduce the risk of injury and burnout, leading to a more sustainable and enjoyable fitness routine.

💗Mental Health: Moving away from punishing workouts alleviates the mental burden of feeling obligated to exercise as a form of punishment for indulging in food or not meeting certain aesthetic standards. Instead, you cultivate a positive relationship with movement, experiencing it as a source of joy and stress relief rather than stress-inducing.

💗Emotional Balance: Adopting a respectful and loving approach to movement fosters a deeper connection with your body. This connection allows you to tune in to your body's needs and respond with kindness, leading to a greater sense of emotional balance and well-being.

💗Self-Compassion: By listening to and honoring your body's cues, you practice self-compassion. You learn to appreciate your body's efforts and capabilities, regardless of external expectations or comparisons. This shift in mindset cultivates self-love and acceptance.

💗Body Image: Moving your body in a respectful and loving way helps improve body image. Instead of viewing exercise as a means to change your body's appearance, you focus on how movement makes you feel and the positive impact it has on your overall well-being.

💗Overall Quality of Life: Embracing a lifestyle where you listen to, honor, and move your body in a respectful and loving way enhances your overall quality of life. You experience greater freedom, flexibility, and enjoyment in your fitness journey, leading to a happier and healthier existence.

02/02/2024

“If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion.” -Dalai Lama One thing we know for sure is that negative self-hating thoughts perpetuate negative self-hating behaviors. Shame does not provide motivation. And truly improving your health and your relationship to food is going to be impossible if you keep trying to make changes because you hate yourself....

“If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion.” -Dalai Lama One thing we know for sure is that negative self-hating thoughts perpetuate negative…

02/01/2024

Stop allowing the diet industry to dictate your worth. Your life's work is about breaking free from oppressive standards, pursuing your dreams, and making a meaningful impact in the world. 🌟

01/31/2024

The diet industry profits from our insecurities, but your life's work is about reclaiming your power and focusing on what truly matters: love, compassion, and making a difference in the lives of others.

Your worth isn't determined by the size of your body or the perfection of your appearance. Your life's work is about embracing your authenticity, nurturing your relationships, and leaving a positive legacy.

What has dieting distracted you from achieving?

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01/30/2024

I'm trying to find out who would be interested in a group or a course about intuitive eating and improving body image.

If you want to know more about this idea, let me send you a free workbook so you can see if this is something you'd like to explore for yourself:

https://sustainablehealth.coach/freeguide