Tag: abstinent kitchen blog
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The Slippery Slope of Artificial Sweeteners
Recovery didn’t just remove sugar from my plate. It removed the obsession from my mind.
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Sandwiches Are On The Menu
One of my favorite recovery meals is what I call an abstinent sandwich wrap. It has everything I loved about sandwiches before recovery: layers of flavor, the satisfying bite, the portability, but it’s built on ingredients that support my abstinence instead of triggering cravings, stoking food noise, or reviving that old food obsession.
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Salmon Tacos With Elote-Inspired Slaw
A Fresh and Flavorful Recovery-Friendly Dinner There are some meals that feel like summer on a plate, and these Salmon Tacos are exactly that. If you’re anything like me, there comes a point in recovery when your tired of the same rotation of meals. While there’s absolutely nothing wrong with keeping things simple, sometimes it’s…
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Recovery Is About Freedom, Not About Weight Loss
What Freedom Really Looks Like As we head into the Fourth of July Holiday, I’ve been thinking a lot about freedom. Everywhere you look, people are talking about it. There are flags lining the streets, patriotic songs on the radio, fireworks stands popping up on neighborhood corners, and reminders everywhere about how fortunate we are…
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Why We Celebrate Recovery Milestones
One of the greatest physical gifts has been quieting the food noise. For most of my life, my mind seemed consumed with thoughts of food: what I would eat, what I shouldn’t eat, what I had already eaten, and what I promised I’d do differently tomorrow. Living with that constant mental chatter is exhausting. Experiencing…
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Spring Clean Your Kitchen, Refresh Your Recovery
the kitchen is considered the heart of the home because it represents nourishment, abundance, vitality, and the way we care for ourselves. For someone in food addiction recovery, the symbolism can feel even deeper. The energy of the kitchen can either support peace and clarity, or can reinforce chaos, depletion, or emotional overwhelm.
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Grilled Zucchini
Fresh zucchini, a little olive oil, salt and pepper, and a hot grill come together to create a smoky, flavorful side dish that pairs perfectly with just about any other dish.
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Grilled Marinated Chicken
A simple marinade adds incredible flavor while keeping the chicken juicy and tender on the grill. Once it’s cooked, you have a versatile protein ready for the entire week.
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Kale Crunch Salad
Sometimes, food recovery looks spiritual and profound. Sometimes, it looks like chopping veggies, prepping quinoa, and making sure tomorrow’s lunch is ready before bed. Both matter. Both are acts of recovery and self-care.
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Committing To Your Food Plan In Food Addiction Recovery
Commitment means we treat the plan as a promise to ourselves. It means we don’t negotiate with “terrorists”: every craving, mood, inconvenience, or passing urge. It means we understand that feelings change, but commitments can remain steady.
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Step Three in Food Addiction Recovery
Step Three is the step where recovery stops being about managing food perfectly and starts being about living spiritually.
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Mercury Retrograde and Food Addiction Recovery
Mercury Retrograde gets a bad rap. However, in life, and especially in recovery, it can actually be a powerful little portal if we know how to work with it instead of fighting against it.