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Should you Ditch the Scale?

If you’re actively trying to lose weight, it makes sense that you might want to weigh yourself at regular intervals to track your progress. In addition to scale weight, other barometers of body composition changes can include tape measurements (i.e. waist/hip circumference), before-and-after photos, body fat percentage, or clothes’ size/fit. Generally speaking, when I work with clients…

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Steal these Body-Positive Affirmations

Our thoughts are incredibly powerful. They shape how we see ourselves, how we see others, and how we see the world around us. They influence how we feel and, in turn, how we show up in our day-to-day. If we have lots of negative thoughts, beliefs, and stories about ourselves and our bodies, it can…

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3 Components of a Successful Food Plan

If your goal is to lose weight or get healthier, it’s important to have an eating strategy that works for you. It’s not uncommon to observe people jumping from one diet to the next without taking any personal responsibility for their results. If they didn’t get the results they wanted, then it must have been…

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Putting food in its appropriate place

I recently wrapped up a final coaching session with a client, and she said something that stayed with me. As we celebrated her reaching her goal, which was initially about losing the extra weight she had put on over the last 2 years of a pandemic, I asked her, “what else has changed?” Here’s what…

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“Business as Usual”

This concept has helped many of my clients over the years stay on track with their goals through it all—vacations, work projects, weekends away, busy schedules, honeymoons, and holiday celebrations. And it’s helped me immensely too. “Business as Usual.” Meaning that, regardless of what’s happening on any given week, there are always opportunities to keep…

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The simplest nutrition “hack”

Everybody loves a good “hack” when it comes to nutrition. Well, here’s a simple one for you. It doesn’t require you to follow any particular diet or purchase any supplements—in fact, it’s completely free. It’s especially pertinent for weight loss, but it also applies if you want to improve your health in any way, shape…

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Elaine Brisebois, Nutritionist_Blog_Sidebar-01

Hi! I’m Elaine, a Certified Nutritionist and Master Certified Health Coach. I support women in achieving their health and body goals while prioritizing a peaceful and balanced relationship with food.

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