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Mindful Portions Without the Guilt: A Gym-Goer's Guide to Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving doesn't have to mean derailing your fitness goals . As someone who's committed to the gym, you already have advantages that make navigating this holiday easier than you think. Gym-Goer: You're Already Ahead of the Game Here's the truth: your regular training has set you up for success. Your higher metabolic rate, better insulin sensitivity from strength training, and muscle mass that burns calories at rest mean your body is actually primed to handle a celebratory
Maura Balafoutas
4 days ago3 min read


Mindful Eating and Diabetes: A Practical Guide
In honor of American Diabetes Awareness Month this November, let's explore mindful eating—a powerful strategy for managing diabetes. With over 38 million Americans living with diabetes and nearly 98 million with prediabetes, understanding how our relationship with food impacts blood sugar has never been more important. What Is Mindful Eating? Mindful eating means being fully present during meals and tuning into your body's signals. It emphasizes three key principles: Being p
Maura Balafoutas
Oct 212 min read


Thoughts from a dietitian.
…A dietitian that struggles with her own chronic diseases and feels conflicted each day on what is deemed “good health” or “bad health”...
Maura Balafoutas
Sep 162 min read


Discovering Body Awareness: A Mindful Approach to Weight Loss
Insights from a Mindfulness Workshop by Maura B, Dietitian In our fast-paced world, we often move through our days disconnected from our...
Maura Balafoutas
Jul 183 min read
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