Lisa Ellis RD MSW

08/24/2025

08/22/2025

Keeping a positive attitude really can be, it turns out, a matter of life and death!

07/10/2025

Honoring hunger and satiety cues is important, and is part of our daily rhythm. But have you ever wondered how our three familiar three meals a day pattern developed?

Food has always been central to human life, but our eating habits have evolved considerably over time. The idea of eating three meals a day, for instance, is now an intrinsic practice for many people, yet it’s a relatively recent development in human history. For centuries, meal habits were sporad...

07/08/2025

Had a great time at the American Library Association conference in Philadelphia, where my book was invited to be on display by the Independent Book Publishers Association!

05/15/2025

WeightWatchers Got One Thing Very Right https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/15/opinion/weight-watchers-bankrupt-dieting.html?unlocked_article_code=1.HU8.sjAe.fzn0h4vpuo1J&smid=nytcore-android-share

05/10/2025

What fat-shaming looked like, a century ago! It's almost funny, how groundlessly disparaging diet culture has been for the last hundred-plus years.

04/07/2025

Big news!
I'm thrilled to share the news that Why Did I Just Eat That? is one of three finalists in the Self-Help category of the 2025 IBPA Book Awards—one of the highest national honors in independent publishing.

The IBPA (Independent Book Publishers Association) has been recognizing excellence in indie publishing since 1985, and I’m deeply honored that my book is being celebrated among such powerful, meaningful work.

Winners will be announced May 17th. Stay tuned—and thank you for all your support!

04/04/2025

Ever had a handful of movie theater popcorn somehow turn into the entire bucket… before the previews even end? We’ve all been there! (Talk about a real-life Why Did I Just Eat That? moment!) Mindless eating happens, but when it becomes a go-to way to handle stress or emotions, it can disconnect us from our body’s natural hunger and fullness cues—making intuitive eating feel out of reach. The good news? You can shift from autopilot to awareness. With a little curiosity and self-compassion, it’s possible to break free from mindless habits and build a healthier, more mindful relationship with food. Ready to explore how? Check out the full post, Replacing Mindless Eating with Mindful Self-Care, here!

You’ve done it, I’ve done it: sat down at a movie theater with a full bucket of popcorn, ready to enjoy the show. The opening credits roll, the story pulls you in... and before you know it, your hand finds only un-popped kernels and salt at the bottom of the container. When did you eat

03/28/2025

Did you know that a surprisingly common food could be harming you and your family—and may be in your pantry right now? Here is how to avoid this hidden risk!

03/26/2025

Had such a great time sharing my book and answering so many thoughtful questions at the Alper JCC Miami earlier this month!

03/05/2025

Making waves!

9781636982090Why Did I Just Eat That?: How to Let Go of Emotional Eating and Heal Your Relationship with Food