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, 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, 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, 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 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 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...
Jenna Lessner, BSc, CHNCFeb 10, 20213 min9 Ways to Love Yourself MoreThe best-kept secret in the wellness world is... Something that might sound surprisingly simple and basic, but it really is the...
Jenna Lessner, BSc, CHNCFeb 3, 20212 minThe 5 Stages to Loving Your BodyIt’s no secret that going from hating your body to loving your body doesn’t happen overnight. You may have spent years, decades or your...
Jenna Lessner, BSc, CHNCDec 16, 20202 minHere’s What Happens When You Invest in YourselfOver the course of my lifetime, some of the best decisions I have made were ones that involved investing in myself. As I view it,...
Jenna Lessner, BSc, CHNCNov 18, 20203 minHow to Overcome Body ShameWhen you look in the mirror what do you see? Do you see the bags under your eyes from lack of sleep? Do you see the lines on your...
Jenna Lessner, BSc, CHNCOct 21, 20202 minA Letter to Chronic DietersDear Fellow Chronic Dieter, I too was once a chronic dieter like you. I tried diet after diet after diet. For much of my late teens and...
Jenna Lessner, BSc, CHNCSep 23, 20202 minHow to Respond to Food ShamingIt can be hard to extract yourself from unhealthy narratives about food, especially since so many people struggle with their own issues...
Jenna Lessner, BSc, CHNCSep 9, 20205 minManifesting Self-LoveManifestation is the act of using your thoughts, beliefs and mindset to influence your experience. To manifest is to focus on your desire...
Jenna Lessner, BSc, CHNCMar 11, 20203 minWhat it Really Means to be Body PositiveFrom my understanding, the body positivity movement is a social movement rooted in the belief that all human beings have worth and should...