Pamela Groh Nutrition

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Ever look at yourself in the mirror and within seconds you find yourself spiraling into negative thoughts and go on havi...
06/13/2024

Ever look at yourself in the mirror and within seconds you find yourself spiraling into negative thoughts and go on having a “bad” day?

Trust me you’re not alone!

Cultivating a healthy self-esteem begins with learning to think in a more balanced way about yourself.

Give these thoughts a try as you get ready in the morning and watch your focus shift AWAY from your perceived flaws and CLOSER to a more balanced view of yourself 🌸


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As a Un-Diet Nutritionist, my goal is to support women in finding a healthy balance with food and their bodies. 🌸 I focu...
06/06/2024

As a Un-Diet Nutritionist, my goal is to support women in finding a healthy balance with food and their bodies.

🌸 I focus on helping women resolve their health concerns in a way that is sustainable AND steers them away from restrictive diets.

🌸 One of my fundamental beliefs is that is absolutely possible to achieve health without dieting.

🌸 I feel strongly about how restrictive health interventions and diet culture are conducive to an unhealthy relationship to food and body image, and is the root cause of a disordered relationship with food.

🌸 In my Un-Diet Nutrition practice, I work with women and help them rebuild a balanced & healthy relationship with food and fitness, and improve their body & self-image.

🌸 I use my training in nutrition science, eating psychology and mindful eating practices to help women restore a sense of ease around food and a strong resilient body and mind.

🌸 In addition to graduating with Honors from the Canadian School of Natural Nutrition, and holding the designation of Registered Holistic Nutritionist (R.H.N.), I completed an Advanced Nutrition Certificate in Mindfulness and the NeuroPshychoEndocrinology of Regulating Eating.
I also hold a Master’s Degree in Sociology from Carleton University in Canada.

🌸 I am forever a student of the body, mind & heart connection.
I devour anything available on neuroscience & behavioural science, but mostly, I spend quality time reflecting and brainstorming how to translate knowledge into practices that help women transform their health and relationship with food and our bodies.

🌸 Nothing lights me up as coaching women.
I am absolutely obsessed with seeing my clients succeed and accomplish whatever they set their mind to.
And in doing so, I am guided by 3 core values: self-respect, kindness and self-compassion.

Want to know more about what I do and how I might be able to help?
Check the link in my bio or send me a note 👆✏️


I’ve been playing around with different flavors, and this weekend, I tried out this salad/appetizer 😍 It turned out quit...
06/04/2024

I’ve been playing around with different flavors, and this weekend, I tried out this salad/appetizer 😍

 

It turned out quite nice!

>> Prosciutto + Fennel + Green apple + Cherry tomatoes

 
I drizzled some EVOO & Balsamic vinegar 👌

 

Not sure what’s going on, but I’m really into fennel these days!

 

I love the flavour, and I also love how much it helps with digestion. Did you know that?

 

You’ll have to apologize the quality of the photo, but I worked with 8pm light, and I don’t use filters around here 😉

 




 

 

I used to filter my all my health choices through this question: “Will this make me skinny? 🤔But the irony was... chasin...
05/22/2024

I used to filter my all my health choices through this question:

“Will this make me skinny? 🤔

But the irony was... chasing skinny did not produce a healthy version of myself.

Instead, I was someone who struggled sleeping at night and spend her days on a mood rollercoaster with little to no energy and zest for life.

As it turned out, starving myself all day (and bingeing on a weekly basis because it is almost inevitable when you’re running on such a severe caloric deficit) is far from my definition of healthy.

Over the last 10 years or so, however, my priorities have shifted and I’m now eager to develop different qualities within myself.

I still want to put my best version forward 🌼

And health does remain one of my core values.

But I understand now that my weight or measurements are not an accurate reflection of my worth as a person.

Even on the days when I struggle with my body image, deep down I know this.

I want to be SO MUCH more in this one life I get to live.

I want to be strong, kind, resilient, optimistic and sharp.

I'm still on my way, but these things I do help me become a healthier version of myself.

How about you, what are you after these days?







One topic that often comes up in my sessions with clients is grief 💔 Grief has a way of showing up in our bodies and in ...
05/08/2024

One topic that often comes up in my sessions with clients is grief 💔

 

Grief has a way of showing up in our bodies and in our relationship with food that many women have difficulty spotting.

 

The most common reaction to the manifestation of grief in our lives is to think there’s something wrong with us.

 

Very often, an “illogical” desire for more food while knowing we aren’t hungry can be a response to grief.

 

For some women, grief visits in the form digestive symptoms, tightness in the body, low energy, desires for sweets, and other inexplicable pains.

 

Because grief can be quite abstract but manifests in different ways in our physical bodies, it can often leave us confused and under the impression that something is wrong with us.

 

While we often think, grief can only be present when we go through big shifts in life and events such as the passing of a loved one, going through a divorce or things of this sort, in truth, we grieve in many ways and at many times of our lives.

 

Change is a natural part of life, and with it often comes grief:

 
💜 We grieve the changes in our bodies

💜 We grieve the friends we lose over time

💜 We grieve as careers evolve or come to an end

💜 We grieve changing family dynamics

💜 We may grieve changes in our surroundings and our environment

💜 We grieve when we leave places and with them their people, culture, language, and traditions, just to name a few...

 

When I coach women through difficult experiences in their relationship with food, I invite them to see and acknowledge when they are experiencing grief.

 

There’s something powerful in voicing an emotion.

 

And from there, extending ourselves the grace to stay with it as it travels and runs its course.

 

While emotional eating may not magically go away by practicing this technique, it will certainly create a little bit of space so you can hold yourself with compassion.

 

There’s nothing more human than experiencing emotions, but knowing how to treat yourself with kindness as you navigate them is an act of empowerment

Health is a state of physical, mental, emotional, social, spiritual and psychological wellbeing 🌷It’s about so much more...
04/30/2024

Health is a state of physical, mental, emotional, social, spiritual and psychological wellbeing 🌷

It’s about so much more than doing food and fitness “right”.

Here are some signs that you’re on your way to develop a balanced relationship with food and exercise:

🌸 Being able to move past “imperfect” choices/meals - because you know 1 meal won’t ruin your health.

🌸 Being able to skip a workout on a day you feel extra tired - because you are able to respect and respond to your body’s need for rest.

🌸 Spending more time living your life than stressing and obsessing about the next meal or workout - because as much as you care about your health, you know your wellbeing is about so much than calories in and calories burned.

Trust me on this one: choose food from a place on love, not fear.

Because as much as food and fitness matter, health is about so much more than that 🌼

This beauty deserves a permanent spot on my grid. Would we agree?I’ve been sharing this lunch idea lately because women ...
04/23/2024

This beauty deserves a permanent spot on my grid. Would we agree?

I’ve been sharing this lunch idea lately because women are telling me 2 things:

 

1.     They are tired of the saaaaaaaame old salads (but they know eating them is such a good idea – I agree, btw);

 

2.     They’re feeling a bit sluggish (quite normal post-winter)

 

I have a feeling this salad will help you overcome the spring-funk ☺️

 

It includes liver friendly foods for those looking for gentle yet non-diet ways to support natural detoxification. 

 

As well as a great balance of proteins, healthy fats, and fiber to keep you feel satiated and energized:

🌞 beets

🥑 avocado

🌞 hard boiled eggs

😍 Green leafy veggies

 

Dress it up with olive oil, sea salt, and apple cider vinegar for extra benefits to digestion and glucose balancing.

I usually pair this with a little extra something, like a slide of sourdough 🍞

Just because carbs do in fact make my life better 😆




 

I have a “rule” when it comes to my workouts. If my body is exhausted (as it happens sometimes), I don’t force myself to...
04/09/2024

I have a “rule” when it comes to my workouts.

 

If my body is exhausted (as it happens sometimes), I don’t force myself to exercise.

 

Sometimes, when I know doing a light workout will help me feel better, I’ll pick a modified version and go for it.

 

For example:

 

🧘‍♀️ I swap a 1/2 hour Pilates or yoga video for a 10-minute free-style session on the mat

💃  I skip the weight lifting routine at the gym and have a mini-dance party in my living room (where squats are likely to happen spontaneously anyways)

 

I think it is important to be mindful of our body’s natural rhythms and energy levels (especially as women).

 

Having a balanced relationship with exercise is about respecting our bodies’ need for rest and recovery, just as much as it is about being consistent with the routines that strengthen us physically.

 

We often celebrate people who tell us about how they were exhausted, injured, or simply unmotivated to work out, yet pushed through it.

 

This isn’t a healthy behavior. 

 

Not being able to skip a workout when your body needs rest is a sign of a disordered relationship with exercise. 

 

I know it can be a fine line, but it is important to know the difference between being disciplined and being obsessed with fitness. 

 

Self-discipline is healthy and necessary to accomplish, well… anything.

 

But obsession is NOT discipline.

 

I’m curious… Would you agree or disagree?

 





 















































Over the years, I discovered a common denominator in women who regularly overeat and binge at night. It’s something many...
04/02/2024

Over the years, I discovered a common denominator in women who regularly overeat and binge at night.

It’s something many women do thinking it can’t be that bad…

But as it turns out, trying to “save calories” throughout the day is one of the main triggers for excessive hunger in the evening hours. Even if you thought you had a perfectly balanced dinner.

Very often, clients will tell me they are just not hungry at breakfast and/or lunch and this is why they aren’t eating much (if anything). And is true that when hunger is dysregulated, we may not feel hungry, even though our bodies do need nourishment to perform all the body functions necessary to sustain us throughout the day.


On the flip side, eating balanced meals throughout the day, helps us stabilize our hunger.

It may take some time, but our bodies are incredibly resilient and capable of re-balancing.

Look for lunches that contain fiber (found in complex carbohydrates), protein, and healthy fats.

Here are some ideas:

🌼 Stir-fry veggies & shrimp (or chicken) with rice
🌼 Ground turkey chili with loads of veggies + side bowl of quinoa
🌼 Sourdough avocado toast with eggs, tomatoes, and micro-greens to garnish

We’ve all heard about how we "should" do a detox in the spring.  And while the thought of feeling lighter and brighter i...
03/28/2024

We’ve all heard about how we "should" do a detox in the spring. 

 

And while the thought of feeling lighter and brighter is very appealing, detoxes are not for everyone, and they can definitely be a harsh experience 😐

 

I am a big fan of supporting our bodies in gentle ways and feeling energized, but detoxification is a complex process, and our bodies do detoxify naturally on a regular basis.

 

Detox supplements, juices, teas, and other practices/therapies can do more harm than good.

 

Instead of doing extreme things, is best to focus on reducing our overall exposure to toxins as well as loading ourselves with a full range of whole foods that will contribute minerals, vitamins and other nutrients that help our 4 main organs of detoxification (lungs, skin, kidneys and liver) to their jobs properly.

 

I’m sharing 5 ways that will gently support your body in doing this work, naturally.

 

Which one is your favorite? 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5

 




 

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These days I’m big on the little things 💛Yesterday I arrived 20 minutes early for an appointment.I waited in the car.Eye...
03/22/2024

These days I’m big on the little things 💛

Yesterday I arrived 20 minutes early for an appointment.

I waited in the car.

Eyes closed while the sun was shining right on my eyelids 💛

 

No phone

No-rush

Just being

 

It’s amazing what the simple things can bring 🌸

If we just make space for them



As women, we’re influenced from a very young age by the notion that reaching and maintaining an “ideal” weight is a sign...
03/12/2024

As women, we’re influenced from a very young age by the notion that reaching and maintaining an “ideal” weight is a sign that we’re doing things right.

Women will often tell me that they want to lose weight for health reasons.

But when we dig deeper into their true motives, we often discover that somewhere along the way we internalized this notion that weighing a certain number will mean we have it together, that we’re in control.

By logic, it follows that when we don’t weigh that certain number, means we’re out of control.

We’ve been brainwashed – through diet culture messaging – that carrying “extra weight” means:

Unhealthy
Not confident
Lazy
Out of control
Irresponsible

When we believe in these lies, it serves the weight loss industry well.

As our self-esteem takes a hit, we are more vulnerable to purchasing whatever products and services they want to sell us.

But both research as well as my clinical experience have taught me that unhealthy individuals come in all shapes and sizes.

And so, do healthy ones.

The same goes for attributes such as confidence, determination, and responsibility.

These are character traits completely independent of a person’s weight, shape, and size.

It would serve us well to know this distinction.

And to also accept and respect that bodies are allowed to be different from each other and to change as we go through life

A few years back, I did a “decade in review” exercise guided by the prominent coach Marie Forleo. She said something tha...
03/05/2024

A few years back, I did a “decade in review” exercise guided by the prominent coach Marie Forleo.

 

She said something that really resonated…

 

“Most people overestimate what they can do in 1 year YET underestimate what they can do in a decade”

 

That was back in December 2019. 

 

Since then, I’ve kept a decade-journal where I’ve consistently set up 3 “areas” of focus for the year, pick a “guiding word”, do a mid-year review to re-inspire, make adjustments and re-focus. At the end of the year, I do a review which then informs my decision making for the next year.

 

While most of us believe accomplishing 3 things in a given year isn’t much, the reality is if we stay course, that builds up to 30 important achievements in a given decade.

 

And I don’t know about you, but I’ll take that!

 

What I like about the method, is that helps me to stay focussed on a few key areas instead of being all over the place (which personally, I find very overwhelming and demotivating).

 

Over the past 4 years, I’ve seen myself make more progress this way.

 

If this sounds like a more realistic and enjoyable way to make progress, I encourage you to try it!

 

And if you need some inspiration, check out these 5 things to do THIS DECADE so that the next one your healthier & best one yet:

 

1.     Stop dieting, start eating all the macronutrients

 

2.     Find ways to manage stress

 

3.     Make exercise part of your life

 

4.     Deal with health issues now

 

5.     Make friends, find hobbies, nurture relationships and have interests to fall back on.

 

What else would you add to the list?

 

 

Are you still trying to eat 1500 kcal a day?1200? 😨1000?!?!? I know calorie trackers are not flagging this but…That’s ju...
02/27/2024

Are you still trying to eat 1500 kcal a day?

1200? 😨

1000?!?!?

I know calorie trackers are not flagging this but…

That’s just not enough calories to properly function, let alone feel well.

MyFitnessPal is really good at reminding women they:

❗️ Hadn’t burned enough calories
❗️ Walked enough steps
❗️ Giving red flags of what they had “too much” of something

YET it consistently fails to tell women under-eating could be the reasons why they:

🍋 Feel unmotivated
🍋 Want to eat/binge, even after a well-balanced dinner
🍋 Are anxious & depressed
🍋 Feel drained and exhausted
🍋 Lost their period (well before the time when that’s supposed to happen)
🍋 Hair is thinning and falling
🍋 Seem to hate everything and everyone for no apparent reason
🍋 Have 0 libido

Many women are cutting down calories to unhealthy levels because it’s the only way they’re seeing the dramatic weight loss they want.

But here’s the thing…

If you can only maintain the weight you desire by eating 1000ish kcal a day, at some point it will backfire.

It’s been reported consistently in the literature that chronic under-eating is not sustainable and in the long run, it does more damage than good.

It’s well documented that 97% of dieters who lose weight through severe calorie restriction, gain the weight back plus some more, within 5 years of losing the weight.

Research also supports that following a healthy balanced way of eating that includes mostly whole foods, variety, regular movement, clean water, good quality sleep leads to healthy outcomes such as thriving both physically and mentally.

If you’re struggling to lower your weight other than by severely under-eating (all the while experiencing the symptoms I mentioned), it may be a sign that what needs adjusting is not your calorie intake but what but the number you wish to see on the scale.

Be kind to yourself.


I’m not exactly sure when was the moment I went from: 😔 Exercising because it was a chore & something I HAD to do to fee...
02/21/2024

I’m not exactly sure when was the moment I went from: 

😔 Exercising because it was a chore & something I HAD to do to feel like I had burned enough calories that day

to 

 😊 Wanting to exercise because it feels wonderful and I genuinely enjoy feeling strong & healthy

But here’s what I DO know:

 

It’s the kind of thing that happens as we improve our relationship with ourselves, with food and with our bodies. 

 

When our motives change, the workout may look exactly the same, but it will feel completely different. 

 

Personally, these days, exercising feels like a celebration & an act of gratitude🙏

 

How amazing what our bodies do for us every single day! 💃 🧌🏃‍♀️🧗‍♂️🏌‍♀️🏄‍♀️🚣‍♀️🏊‍♀️🏋‍♀️⛹️‍♀️🤸‍♀️🤾‍♀️🧘‍♀️

 

How about you? 

 

 

I believe in eating all food groups, which makes it easier to find balance with food and reduce overeating & bingeing.Wh...
02/13/2024

I believe in eating all food groups, which makes it easier to find balance with food and reduce overeating & bingeing.

When you include all 3 macronutrients (carbohydrates, proteins and fats) it’s easier to meet your nutritional needs and give your body what it needs to thrive.

Even if you’ve dieted before, is never too late to give up diets and start eating in a balanced way.

It may take your body a little longer to get to a place where you feel really well, but it will get there.

This is what eating in a balanced way looks like:

1. Choose complex carbohydrates most of the times.

Things like vegetables, fruits, whole grains, beans and legumes – these provide excellent fiber needed to regulate blood sugar levels and help main proper transit time.

2. Include good quality proteins at each meal and snack.

Things eggs, tofu, h**p seeds, nuts, fish, poultry and meats (if you choose them) – these give your body the building blocks to make everything from hormones to tissue, neurotransmitters to muscles.

3. Add some “healthy” fats.

Things like olive oil, avocados, fatty fish, nuts and seeds – these help balance hormones, regulate hunger, feel more satiated and are very important for brain function.

Are you getting these most of the time?

Here’s some common “side effects” of improving your relationship with food:💕  You feel less isolated and lonely 💕Having ...
02/01/2024

Here’s some common “side effects” of improving your relationship with food:

💕 You feel less isolated and lonely 💕

Having lots of food rules often leads to withdraw from social activities where food may be at the centre because of the worry this will “derail you” from your healthy goals.
When you have a balanced relationship with food, you’re able to trust yourself around food and live a life where food doesn’t control or dictates what and where you’re able to go or be.

💕 Your energy levels drastically increase 💕

As you stop restricting food, food groups and undereating you’re less likely to experience abrupt changes in blood sugars and develop nutritional deficiencies, both of which are directly liked to low energy

💕 You have more brain power to create a life you love 💕

Obsessing over food drains precious energy & creativity. A common side effect of improving your relationship with food is the ability to re-direct that mental energy to more creative pursuits that fill up your life

One of the things I love the MOST about being a nutritionist is that it helps me connect with people pretty much instant...
01/19/2024

One of the things I love the MOST about being a nutritionist is that it helps me connect with people pretty much instantly & everywhere I go 

 

Food is universal 🩷

Is nourishment

Is medicine

We all need it

Most of us love it

 

And for those who feel worried, troubled, or confused by it, I wish you healing and peace with it 🙏

 

I hope the space I’m creating right here helps you nourish your most beautiful relationship with food and your body. 

 

That it gives you tools, tips and encouragement to let go of fear of food and embrace it for what it really is: life sustaining and an enormous source of joy 😘

 

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These 3 fun activities are a great way to foster a healthy relationship with food and our bodiesWhich one will you try??...
10/10/2023

These 3 fun activities are a great way to foster a healthy relationship with food and our bodies

Which one will you try??


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The biggest misconception around emotional eating is that it’s a “food problem” It isn’t Emotional eating happens for MA...
10/04/2023

The biggest misconception around emotional eating is that it’s a “food problem”

It isn’t

Emotional eating happens for MANY reasons, but at its core, it is about the emotions we feel or those we are unable to

If you find yourself regularly eating when you feel uncomfortable emotions, bland emotions, intense emotions or anything else and you want to find other coping mechanisms beyond burying yourself in a box of cookies, then we need to look for ways to increase our ability to experience a fuller range of emotions

And because emotional eating is a learned behavior, we’re also capable of learning other ways and diversifying how we cope with emotions when "feeling the feelings" gets a bit too much

Some of my favorite ones are:

• Dancing & and exercising, this is my go-to when I’m feeling stressed
• Going for a walk, this is my go-to if I feel anxious
• Calling up a friend or talking to a random stranger (yup, I’m weird like that), this is my go-to when I’m feeling bored or lonely
• De-cluttering & cleaning, this is my go-to when I’m feeling unmotivated or uninspired

How about you? what are some ways you cope with feelings?


The level of fear around carbs, sugar & starches has reached new levelsBut what if I tell you (as a qualified & certifie...
09/28/2023

The level of fear around carbs, sugar & starches has reached new levels

But what if I tell you (as a qualified & certified nutritionist) that to maintain healthy, stable blood sugar levels you DON’T need to obsess over every morsel of food and be worried and stressed about whether you ate your food in the right order?

One thing I wish for everyone to know is that the level of panic and fear that’s being created over carbs is not healthy and the individuals dispensing that advice show a great degree of disordered eating patterns in the way they speak about and behave around food

At the end of the day, ask yourself? do I want to be heathy or do I want to be obsessed? and choose the advice you take on from that place

Just because something or someone is trending, doesn’t mean they’re right and we should follow their advice


Every September feels like pressing the speed up button, doesn’t it?Before we know it, many of us have a packed agenda a...
09/26/2023

Every September feels like pressing the speed up button, doesn’t it?

Before we know it, many of us have a packed agenda and we’re overwhelmed, run down and heading fast down burn out land

I wish I could tell you taking a few weeks off from work will fix this kind of exhaustion

While that can certainly help, for most people recovering from burn out takes time, patience and ultimately, making some significant changes to the way we handle things and the speed with which we live

These non-diet tips will help you recover faster and prevent you from getting to the point of burn out. I hope you consider trying out a couple to see how they work for you

For more on how each tip can help, check out the full article on my blog https://www.pamelagroh.com/blog

I recently had the * unfortunate * experience of hurting my backSince it’s a disc issue that dates back about 8-9 years,...
09/19/2023

I recently had the * unfortunate * experience of hurting my back

Since it’s a disc issue that dates back about 8-9 years, it put me out for the gym (and a lot of other activities) for 3 weeks and counting



But it made me reflect on how much my relationship with exercise has evolved over the years



In the past, I would have pushed my body through the injuries because the fear of not working out blurred my judgment



I thought being healthy meant working out no matter what my body was able to handle at that given moment



But now I have a much profound understanding of what a balanced relationship with exercise is



It begins with actually listening to what our bodies need at a particular time



If we need movement, we should go ahead and move our bodies in a way that promotes vitality, flexibility, strength, and energy in our bodies



And if our bodies need rest, we should be able to trust that’s the best for us at that time and lay down the weights, put the sneakers in the closet and welcome stretching and gentle walks (and maybe not even that)



I hope wherever you are in your relationship with exercise, you can find it in yourself to give yourself some grace and cultivate wisdom in your choices



It helps to ignore what everyone else around us is doing or influencing us to do 🙃



Get to know and understand your own body and let her dictate the choices that bring you to health and vitality



As I heal, I remind myself to do just this as well ❤️ I can’t wait to get out there doing all the things I enjoy so much but I promise, I’m gonna take it ease and slow 🐌










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Find ease & peace with food and your body 🙏 UnDiet method 💛

I am a Holistic Nutritionist and UnDiet Expert with an online private practice and I am on a mission to help women quit diets for life and find ease and peace with food and re-build their relationship with eating and their bodies.

My work is inspired and informed by my experience working with women in my private nutrition practice, my training as both a Nutritionist (R.H.N) and a Sociologist (MA), and my own ever-evolving relationship with food and my body.

​After dieting almost half my life, I decided there had to be other ways to cultivate a healthy weight and a strong, vital body so I set myself on mission to figure it out. In this process, not only I transformed my own body and mindset around food, but also discovered my passion for natural nutrition, body movement, and above all, being a champion for other women who like myself, have hit “diet” bottom. In addition to coaching women in my private practice, my happy place is the dance floor where I can get out of my head and into my body.

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