The holiday season is full of foods we only see once or twice a year—your aunt’s famous fudge, the decorated sugar cookies your coworker brings in, that special pie that smells like pure nostalgia. These foods can absolutely fit into a healthy lifestyle. But how we approach  them can change everything. Here’s the mindset shift for holiday eating I’ve been teaching clients this month: The first 2–3 bites are always the best. And there’s a real, physiological reason why. Food t

If you’ve ever looked down at an empty plate and wondered, “What did I just eat?”  — you’re not alone. In our busy, always-on world, eating gets to be this task often we whiz quickly through trying to get to the next thing on our to-do list. But here’s something most people don’t realize: How fast you eat has an impact on your hunger, weight, and belly fat than what you eat. Yes, really. And the science behind this is compelling. Why Eating Speed Matters Your hunger and fulln