by kim schaper | Feb 14, 2018 | Uncategorized
Flowers, chocolate covered strawberries, kisses, and cards. Ahhh the joys of February 14th. What does Valentine’s Day mean to you? Gifts from your loved one? Quality time with your spouse or home cooked dinners in place of a fancy restaurant to display your...
by kim schaper | Jan 20, 2018 | body image, eating disorders, mindset, Nutrition, Uncategorized
Let me just come out and say this, if you’re on a diet, (a strict diet at that), love your body and don’t mind starving, I’m not your gal. But, if you’re struggling with food obsession and body image like the other 99% of us, keep reading....
by kim schaper | Jan 19, 2018 | moms, Nutrition, Uncategorized
Pregnancy food cravings are real, there’s no doubt about it. And while every woman may not be pining for the classic pickles and ice cream combination, pregnancy makes it harder than ever to resist the call of hunger. When chocolate, grilled cheese sandwiches, French...
by kim schaper | Jan 3, 2018 | mindset, Nutrition, Uncategorized
Ever been out to dinner enjoying your tasty salad only to have your friend or family member in the seat next to you criticize your eating habits? I sure have it it’s far from enjoyable. It’s honestly downright annoying and rude. A few years ago, I felt...
by kim schaper | Dec 15, 2017 | mindset, Nutrition, Uncategorized
In my former years, eating whatever I wanted on the weekends was a no-brainer, especially back in the day when I was reading every diet book under the sun and convincing myself that eating Cheese-Wiz and candy bars were completely acceptable come Saturday since I...
by kim schaper | Nov 24, 2017 | body image, Fitness, mindset
The title sounds off, doesn’t it? I mean, who in their right mind ends up gaining weight and feeling leaner during the process? Let me explain…. In 2011, I measured in at 11% body fat in the midst of my triathlon training which typically looked like the...
by kim schaper | Oct 25, 2017 | hormones, Uncategorized
Feeling tired, yet wired? Unable to peel yourself out of bed even after 8 quality hours of sleep? Find yourself feeling more depressed than normal? Crying for no reason? On edge, unable to concentrate and have little motivation? While these symptoms can come from a...
by kim schaper | Oct 6, 2017 | body image, depression/anxiety, mindset, Nutrition
It wasn’t long ago that I felt the need to always be full. With food that is. From my history of disordered eating, especially the period of starving myself, I was desperately afraid to feel any inkling of hunger. Was I going to be okay? Was the hunger going to...
by kim schaper | Sep 21, 2017 | Uncategorized
The other day, a client of mine sent this to me asking, “Do you think this girl still has an eating disorder?” “100%, without a doubt,” I said. And here’s why……coming from an expert in disordered eating, there’s no way...
by kim schaper | Sep 13, 2017 | body image, Nutrition, Uncategorized
I made this #HAS (huge ass salad) for lunch today and as I took this shot, I thought, “I can’t imagine hating how I eat.” What misery and yet so many of us still do it. (Typical #HAS of mine: kale, spinach, eggs, chicken, peppers, tomatoes, cabbage,...
