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Forget Willpower. Improve Your Ability to Delay Gratification

Forget willpower. As I said in my previous post, I hate that word. So, to get it out of your and my vocabulary, I've Command F searched for "willpower" through this entire post and replaced it with "self-control" where possible. You're welcome. Because self-control...

Mystical Willpower

Willpower What is willpower? Some magical thing in your mind that allows you to resist desserts, get to the gym for your workout no matter what, and work hard to achieve your dreams everyday, even though you're exhausted? Self-control and discipline are words often...

The Perfect Balance. No, it’s a Balance of Chaos.

Hey! It's been a long time (shouldn't a left you, without a dope beat to step to... so here's some Aaliyah for you). Sorry, I couldn't resist. Anyway, I've been on vacation, visiting the exotic land of California, relaxing in the suburbs of Ohio, then back to the...

Transitioning: The Kitchen Sink Muffin Recipe

As you may or may not know, I am in the process of a big transition. I'm getting ready to move from NYC to Boston to go to graduate school at the Friedman School of Nutrition Science Policy at Tufts University! I will be pursuing a Masters of Science in the...

No More Food Guilt

Food guilt is certainly not a part of a healthy relationship with food. Let's talk about what food guilt is. I've listed below some food guilt that I've felt a lot in the past few years. As I've been working on establishing a healthy relationship with food, I have...