Burnout is not a hero’s tale of necessary sacrifice. It is an alarm bell that the harm of our hard work exceeds the benefits.
It is a desperate signal from the body that the scales of work and rest are unbalanced. Symptoms of burnout can include poor sleep, headaches, digestive issues, muscle pain, difficulty concentrating, irritability and a weakened immune system. If taken without context, these symptoms could be easily mistaken for a health condition.
I’ve always found myself somewhat skeptical of the blue zones. As interesting as it is to take lessons away from groups of people who are living a longer, happier life, the jump between their lifestyles and the lifestyles of the everyday American is pretty insurmountable.
The diverse flavors reflected in American society coincide with its branding as a melting pot — but a distinguished food culture is more comprehensive than having an abundance of options.
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Everyone deserves to feel comfortable in their own skin. We are all worthy of moving freely throughout the world without feeling physically constrained by a negative relationship with food and our bodies.
How and what we eat is a choice we should make based on how we want to feel and what works for our own body — not through judgment, but by loving what makes us unique.
The infinite world of diet and fitness plans began with the intentions of self-love and health conscious efforts. However, through its alluring presence in media and public figure endorsements, dieting has become a twisted version of itself.
When I first was told I would be writing for the annual Dining Out issue, I was so excited. The first thing I thought of was to write about eating disorders, because a discussion about food wouldn’t...
