Twin Leaf Wellness

01/17/2026

Did you know that many people eat without actually being hungry?

Or that what we interpret as hunger may sometimes be fatigue, loneliness, stress, or emotional overload?

Our most basic drive to eat comes from true, physiological hunger — also called homeostatic hunger. This is when you feel an emptiness in your stomach, low energy, difficulty concentrating, or irritability. It comes and goes, and when it’s present, even simple foods — like raw broccoli or a slice of onion — sound appealing.

Then there is hedonic hunger, often referred to as “eating your feelings.” This type of hunger is learned. It’s a craving for something specific — salty, sweet, crunchy — and it doesn’t fade with time. Instead, it keeps demanding your attention until it’s satisfied.

The first and most important step is awareness:
Is the urge to eat coming from true hunger, from emotions, or from habit?

That distinction changes everything.

01/16/2026

Excited to be back in Roswell for another Sound Bath in February at Many Paths Wellness . Our January sound bath included a surprise instrument, and Weston will be bringing it to the February event as well. See you soon!

01/15/2026

01/13/2026

I am happy to see the new take on the food pyramid, after the laughable efforts in the past with the plate and the previous versions of the pyramid. It’s possible that at the time we either did not know better—or that financial interests were allowed to trump the health interests of the nation.

The results of the previous measures is now very clear with the American population being one of the sickest in the world, and to me it’s obvious that we have to change our ways.

I applaud the effort the new HHS has put into creating the current reversed food pyramid: a clear focus on protein, vegetables, and fruits, with whole grains placed at the bottom tip—suggested in smaller quantities—and with processed foods excluded entirely.

Of course, this is a pyramid meant to serve the entire nation: sick and healthy alike, young and old.

I do have two comments regarding this pyramid, more as an addendum than a correction:

First, dairy can be a source of inflammation for many people (though not all).
Second, saturated fats deserve caution in the presence of metabolic dysfunction, especially considering that 96% of the American adult population is metabolically unhealthy.

Otherwise, I believe this is a great start.

We need a significant amount of communal effort and education.

I encourage you to bring this pyramid into conversations with your friends and family, and to share ideas and recipes so that we can collectively get better. Because when our friend, neighbor, or cousin is feeling better, we are feeling better as well.

I am attaching a few other food pyramids for comparison: one by Dr. Weil, one designed for people following a plant-based diet, and one from Canada. Food for thought.

01/12/2026

Because it’s cold outside, we may not be drinking enough water.
Check out the signs below so you can tell for yourself.

01/11/2026

I have a terrible fear of heights.

My hiking friends know this well, but because I love the mountains so deeply, I keep choosing to venture out.

When I change the direction of my gaze — on the trail in the photo I looked only at the rock wall — I can keep moving forward.

Changing eating habits for health is often the same.

When we focus only on everything we think we have to give up, it becomes overwhelming, and the brain starts craving exactly those things.

When we redirect our attention to what we gain — more energy, clarity, ease — change becomes possible.

It’s not about more willpower.
It’s about a change of perspective.

Nutritionist,
Veronica McGee

01/09/2026

Healthy food CAN make you feel ill — because what is considered “healthy” by a marketing company or an influencer is incredibly relative to the person labeling it as healthy.

Is sourdough healthy for someone with a severe gluten intolerance?
Is raw milk a good choice for someone with a hidden dairy allergy?
How about a “healthy” granola bar for somebody with insulin resistance?

And how is one supposed to know if they have hidden allergies or sensitivities — especially when standard allergy tests don’t show much?

This is where I come in.

Together, we figure out:
what is causing inflammation in your body
what you are sensitive to
what the best foods are for your unique biology
how to shop for and prepare those foods
and how to support healing in a sustainable way.

No guessing.
No trends.

Just clarity.

If this resonates, message me directly.

01/07/2026

You wake up early enough to make your bed, exercise, meditate, and make breakfast and dinner?
Then you are more than likely the person who does the research before meeting with a client, buys birthday gifts ahead of time, makes time to check in with friends, keeps a budget so there’s money for vacations, etc.

The pattern shows throughout the day — in relationship to oneself, to others, to food, to money, to academic pursuits, and more.

Do I believe discipline can be cultivated? Sure.

But for that, one has to challenge the self: observe, become aware, set goals, create habits, build new reward pathways, and then re-evaluate.

It sounds easier than it is, but hard work pays off.

(You are looking at a tightly and mindfully packed carry-on suitcase for 7 days, with clothes for both summer and winter.
Could I have lugged around a giant suitcase? Sure.
Would I have liked that? No.
Could I eat a giant meal? Sure.
Do I want to feel sick the next day? No.
See the pattern here? 🙂)

01/03/2026

Friends, pigs don’t fly.

Be mindful at the beginning of the year (or anytime, really) of grand and fake promises.
As in 30 lb weight loss in a week with minimal to no effort, detox this or that, and other good-sounding promises.

Always think sustainability.

Can you do that particular program for the rest of your life?

01/01/2026

Some people struggle their whole lives with weight.

Others never think about it at all.

Same world. Same food.
Very different bodies.
Weight gain isn’t always about eating “too much.”
And weight loss isn’t about eating “less.”

It’s about bio-individuality: what your body needs right now,
how it responds to stress, food, sleep, hormones, inflammation, and history.

When we work together, we don’t chase the scale.

We work on the system.

When health shifts,
weight loss often follows — as a side effect, not the punishment.

If you’re ready for a thoughtful, personalized approach,
there are two ways to start:
• a 6-month Weight Loss program with ongoing guidance and integration
• a Nutrition Coaching Intensive — one focused session to set direction and momentum

No templates.

No extremes.

Just work that fits your body and your life.

If this resonates, send me a message. I would be delighted to work with you.