Jenna Lessner, BSc, CHNCSep 29, 20212 minLoving My Excess SkinWhen I first told the world (aka you) that I have excess skin I had a vulnerability hangover. At that time I was just learning to accept...
Jenna Lessner, BSc, CHNCSep 15, 20212 minTHIS is the Conversation I'm Having with Clients Right NOWThere is often familiarity among my clients, struggling with similar issues and seeking like-minded goals. The conversation that I seem...
Jenna Lessner, BSc, CHNCSep 1, 20212 minFOMO of Food?This is a conversation that I have with clients frequently... It's the fear of missing out (FOMO) from food. Of not being able to enjoy...
Jenna Lessner, BSc, CHNCAug 18, 20212 minMindful Eating Made SimpleYou may have heard me talk about mindful eating but you've thought "it's too hard" or "I just can't seem to put it into practice." If so,...
Jenna Lessner, BSc, CHNCAug 4, 20214 min3 Keys to Food FreedomTo me, food freedom is about feeling in control around food, ending emotional eating, and no longer living by ridiculous food rules. It...
Jenna Lessner, BSc, CHNCJul 21, 20212 minHealthy Eating Made EasyHealthy eating doesn't have to be complicated... yet we make it so. With nearly 5 years of personally coaching individuals on nutrition...
Jenna Lessner, BSc, CHNCJul 7, 20213 minHow to Let Go of the All-or-Nothing Approach to Your DietAll-or-nothing thinking is truly perfectionism in disguise. It’s the belief that you’ve either succeeded or you’ve failed, there is no...
Jenna Lessner, BSc, CHNCJun 23, 20212 min25 Self Love Journal PromptsWe often forget to look within. I’m guilty too of getting caught up in the day-to-day of living, that I forget to slow down to reflect on...
Jenna Lessner, BSc, CHNCJun 9, 20212 minWhy You Should Chew Your FoodThe most common recommendation that I give my clients is... Chew your food more. It may seem obvious but so often we eat without really...
Jenna Lessner, BSc, CHNCMay 26, 20212 min10 Ways to Beat BloatIf you don't think the food you eat can impact your body image, think again. Just remember the last time you felt bloated... how did you...
Jenna Lessner, BSc, CHNCMay 12, 20213 minThe Issue with Calorie CountingHow many times have you started and stopped calorie counting in your life? If you're anything like me... it's probably an infinite amount...
Jenna Lessner, BSc, CHNCApr 28, 20212 minEating Intuitively for Weight LossIntuitive eating principles may go against everything you’ve heard about weight loss in your adult life, but that’s exactly the point....
Jenna Lessner, BSc, CHNCApr 14, 20213 minHow to Stop Stressing About WeightA common conversation that I have with clients is about what their weight means... I know that for so many "diet" is deeply entwined with...
Jenna Lessner, BSc, CHNCApr 7, 20212 min44 Affirmations for Self-LoveAffirmations were one of the key tools I used to transform my relationship with my body. They are words that gratify your emotional...
Jenna Lessner, BSc, CHNCMar 24, 20212 minWhat is Habitual Eating?How many times in a day, a week or a month do you find yourself eating out of habit? Sitting down to watch a movie - ooh must have...
Jenna Lessner, BSc, CHNCMar 17, 20213 minHow to Stop Stressing About FoodHaving rigid "diet" rules can really affect our mental and emotional health. And in turn lead to more stress eating which was what you...
Jenna Lessner, BSc, CHNCMar 10, 20213 minWhat is Diet Culture?Diet culture is based on the belief that thinness or being skinny equates to our worth or is tied to our health. It definitely...
Jenna Lessner, BSc, CHNCMar 3, 20213 min11 Tips for Overcoming a Negative Body ImageI would argue that how we view ourselves is the most important. Because at the end of the day, the self-talk happening in your head as...
Jenna Lessner, BSc, CHNCFeb 25, 20213 minWhat Influences Body Image (and what to do about it)Mind-blowing fact: our perceptions of ourselves are usually not just our own. Our views of our bodies can be heavily influenced by the...
Jenna Lessner, BSc, CHNCFeb 17, 20212 min10 Journal Prompts for Body AcceptanceIt's no secret that I'm a huge fan of journaling! As I mentioned in a previous post, journaling is a way to process our emotions, pause...