The Compassionate Body Center

01/02/2026

RIP to the bag of salad I bought two weeks ago when I swore I’d become a new person on January 1. 🥬💀

We’ve all been there, fired up with fresh-start energy and a fridge full of produce we’re about to forget exists.

But here’s the thing: change fueled by guilt or self-punishment rarely sticks. If you're setting goals this year, try this instead:

💛 Align with your values. What actually matters to you? (Joy, energy, freedom, connection?)
🌱 Start small. Tiny shifts are sustainable shifts.
🧠 Focus on self-respect, not self-control. Motivation rooted in care is way more powerful than shame.
🥗 And yeah, maybe check the fridge before you buy more salad.

You don’t need a whole new you, just a kinder way of being with the one you've got. ✨

01/01/2026

SC Phrases

❤️‍🩹 Self-compassion phrases are like little reminders of kindness we offer ourselves when we need a moment of support or comfort. When you're feeling emotional pain or discomfort, pause and gently ask yourself, "What words do I need to hear right now, spoken just for me?" 👩‍❤️‍💋‍👩

12/30/2025

✨ Intuitive Eating Tips

Embracing Body Acceptance

You don’t have to wait for your body to be “perfect” to love it. Acceptance isn’t about resisting change; it’s about acknowledging that your body will transform daily. True acceptance involves respecting your body as a functional unit and appreciating all it does for you. The key to this journey is learning to work with your body, rather than against it. Embrace the changes and cultivate gratitude for your body’s capabilities.

12/29/2025

🤔 Logical Fallacies

👉 Even the sharpest 🔪 critical thinkers can occasionally fall prey to logical fallacies! Here’s a quick look at a common one to help you stay sharp and alert!

12/26/2025

Soy sauce is not here to play. Just one splash too many and suddenly your dish is giving ‘ocean floor.’ 🧂🌊😂

The lesson? Strong ingredients deserve respect. Whether it's soy sauce, fish sauce, or balsamic vinegar, a little goes a long way.

✨ Start slow
👃 Taste as you go
🍋 Balance bold flavors with brightness, fat, or sweetness

Getting to know your ingredients is part of becoming a more intuitive, confident cook. And soy sauce? She’s a strict but effective teacher.

12/24/2025

Kindness counts during the holidays. You never know what someone is going through.

12/23/2025

✨ Intuitive Eating Tips

Understanding Emotional Eating: Beyond the Plate

Emotional eating is often linked to consuming food during intense emotional experiences, typically without physical hunger. Many who identify as emotional eaters report feelings of numbness, seeking escape, or even using food as a form of self-harm. However, another aspect of emotional eating is emotional restricting—where individuals limit their food intake as a way to cope with emotions, distract themselves, or numb their feelings.

A key principle of intuitive eating is learning to manage emotions and stress without relying on food, whether that means turning to it for comfort or avoiding it altogether. By developing healthier coping mechanisms, we can foster a more balanced relationship with food.

12/20/2025

I’ll say it again: your body-mind perceives hunger and undernourishment as a threat with a cascade of signals that feel like anxiety and unease.

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Restriction doesn’t just impact the body - it changes how the brain functions.

When the brain is under-fueled, it looks for safety through control, certainty & rigid rules.

That’s not a personal failure.

It’s biology.

You don’t need more discipline.

You need nourishment — & compassion for how hard this is.

𝐶𝑜𝑚𝑒 𝑏𝑎𝑐𝑘 𝑡𝑜 𝑡ℎ𝑖𝑠 𝑤ℎ𝑒𝑛 𝑟𝑒𝑠𝑡𝑟𝑖𝑐𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝑓𝑒𝑒𝑙𝑠 𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑣𝑖𝑛𝑐𝑖𝑛𝑔 ♡

12/19/2025

The real mystery: who looked at a purple onion and said, ‘yep, red.’ 🤔🧅

Turns out, the ‘red’ in red onions refers to their high levels of anthocyanins—natural pigments that range from red to purple depending on pH. They’re not just pretty, they’re powerful antioxidants, too.

So yes, red onions are purple. And yes, they’re still good for your heart, your salad, and your existential questioning.