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Alexandra smiling, holding her pregnant belly soon after begin diagnosed with Gestational diabetes.

When I first embarked on this pregnancy journey, I realized just how much of it was a mystery to me. Sure, I had seen the beautiful baby bumps and heard stories from other moms, but experiencing it firsthand was an entirely different ballgame. There are so many unknowns, so much that we are never taught […]

About Me, Inspiration

Unlocking Self-Acceptance and Intuitive Eating: How My Gestational Diabetes Is a Catalyst

Alexandra about to eat at a cupcake, knowing that she will never feel guilt about food again.

Have you ever felt guilty over something you ate? I remember when I used to swear to myself that I would be “better.” I would stop eating sugar, carbs, or [insert food demonized by diet culture]. And when I inevitably ate said food or food group, because let’s be real, you can’t avoid or restrict […]

Ditching Dieting

Letting Go of Food Guilt

Alexandra is announcing her on pregnancy Valentine's Day with her husband by holding up a baby onesie that says "Our Little Valentine." This is a part of her sharing her body acceptance journey along the way.

I have a big announcement. In case you didn’t know, I’m pregnant! *insert happy tears* I recently shared this on my Instagram story because I’ve been navigating body changes recently, and I asked if people would be interested in me sharing my journey through an Intuitive Eating and body acceptance lens. And the response was overwhelmingly […]

About Me, Body Image Healing

My New Era of Body Acceptance: Pregnancy

With my recent PCOS and Hypothyroidism diagnosis, this image depicts the optimism with which I approach accepting my body.

The road to body acceptance doesn’t really have a destination. In fact, it’s, arguably, never-ending. I know because not only do I help my clients on that journey every day, I’m on that journey myself. And sometimes life has a way of reminding you of what’s important when you least expect it. Let me explain… […]

Body Image Healing

My (Continued) Body Acceptance Journey: PCOS & Hypothyroidism

Coach Alexandra sitting in a coffee shop smiling.

I recently finished enrolling for my program, the Body Love Transformation. This is a four month, 1:1, bespoke, coaching program designed to help you change your life from the inside out. Based on the principles of Intuitive Eating, Health At Every Size, and body acceptance, I usher my clients into a life of food freedom, […]

Tips, Tricks, & Advice

Why Is Coaching Such A Big Investment? Let Me Explain!

Alexandra, smiling at her computer, writing this post which focused on the importance of honoring the individual when it come to authentic health.

Authentic Health Can’t Come From A Formula There is no magic formula that makes you healthy, whether is authentic or generic health. No clear cut steps. No foolproof, fail proof diet. Despite everything we have been told.   The answer to authentic health is so much more complicated and simple than that… Wait, whaaa?!  The […]

Ditching Dieting

The Contradiction of Authentic Health: How To Cope Without Magic Formulas

After a recent Wizard of Oz rewatch, I’m shedding light on the Wizard, finding home in your body & feeling worthy in life. Check it out!

Body Image Healing

Finding Home in Your Body: Why You Don’t Need To Be Perfect

Alexandra of Intuitively Alexandra leaning into the photo to tell the reader what she has gained since giving up dieting.

Giving up dieting has changed everything for me, in the best possible way. Without dieting, I have gained freedom and peace, joy and trust. My relationship with myself has flourished. My relationships with other people have deepened, and I have literally become the woman of my dreams. I know, I know, it sounds dramatic, but […]

Ditching Dieting

6 Things I’ve Gained Since Giving Up Dieting (And How You Can Too!)

3 Secrets of Hunger Cues that everyone misses

Picking Up Cues Hunger cues can be tricky. Hunger is one of the most basic, biological, primal parts of being human.  Think of your body like an amazing car.  You need fuel to make your car go, and with cars, you try not to push it.  You watch the fuel meter and you don’t usually […]

Ditching Dieting, How To, Tips, Tricks, & Advice

3 Secrets of Hunger Cues That Everyone Misses

In this image there are two consecutive frames of Alexandra playing in the snow. She is carefree and joyful. Uninhibited by the stressors of diet culture, free to play and enjoy life.

Marie Kondo almost caused me to throw in the towel. And, I don’t mean in the “spark joy,” Marie Kondo kind of way. Pretty early on in my journey with intuitive eating and making peace with my body, I decided to go through my closet.  You know, get rid of what doesn’t “spark joy,” Marie […]

Body Image Healing

My Marie Kondo Meltdown

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