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January is the big Monday

January is the big Monday

by Donatella Porceddu | Dec 30, 2021 | Body Acceptance, Coaching, Diet Culture, Intuitive Eating, Self-Care

I’m here right after Christmas day with my last article of 2021. How are you? Perhaps, in the midst of so much Christmas happiness, you are feeling somewhat shaken. These are very sensitive dates because we are with the family and it is normal for many old sensations...
How do I accept my body in a diet focused world?

How do I accept my body in a diet focused world?

by Donatella Porceddu | Nov 8, 2021 | Body Acceptance, Diet Culture, Intuitive Eating, Mindset

What comes to your mind as you see this pic for the first time? In my practice, I like using the analogy of the umbrella and the rain. What is it? It’s an image that helps me explain how difficult it is to live in our body in a world where diet culture and...
Is there a link between food restriction and bingeing?

Is there a link between food restriction and bingeing?

by Donatella Porceddu | Nov 4, 2021 | Bingeing, Diet Culture, Intuitive Eating

What if you were to allow yourself frequent and unconditional access to your forbidden foods? In this article I explain the link between following food restriction (meaning following strict food rules) and bingeing, inviting you to take a first step in the direction...
I’m tired of dieting, but I still want to lose weight.

I’m tired of dieting, but I still want to lose weight.

by Donatella Porceddu | Oct 14, 2021 | Body Acceptance, Diet Culture, Mindset

Let’s address this: You want to lose weight and you are sick of dieting at the same time. I believe it’s directly linked with the desire to get into a smaller shape and the value attached to ‘being thin’. I know from personal experience, and from...
Are you on a diet without being on a diet?

Are you on a diet without being on a diet?

by Donatella Porceddu | Oct 8, 2021 | Bingeing, Diet Culture, Intuitive Eating

Ever noticed when you start counting calories on a diet, how it can easily become an obsession? How you end up counting each single calorie when out for lunch with your girfriends? Or going for the tea instead of the dessert because otherwise you reach “your...

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