by Lauren Slayton | Sep 9, 2019 | Foodtrainers' Blog
Yesterday, I got into it with one of my sons. And when I say, “got into it” I mean we exchanged antagonistic texts. I was riding him about a commitment and my expectations. I had a point but he’s a good kid. He does well in school, he’s polite and generally upbeat...
by Lauren Slayton | Jun 14, 2019 | Foodtrainers' Blog
At first, I saw images of Nike’s plus sized mannequins on my social media feed. I didn’t know why I was seeing the same image over and over. Wednesday, I was sent a link to the controversy surrounding them. To fill you in, Nike unveiled new mannequins at one of...
by Lauren Slayton | Jan 15, 2018 | Foodtrainers' Blog
Where to begin with this one? Megyn Kelly was interviewing Maria Kang. Remember Maria? A few years back, she was in the bikini with her babies and the “what’s your excuse” caption that made every mom/woman in America hate her?Megyn, in a discussion...
by Lauren Slayton | Aug 16, 2017 | Foodtrainers' Blog
Weight commentary sticks. In practically every initial nutrition session with clients, I hear of a family member, coach, doctor or boyfriend/girlfriend who once said something about their appearance or size. And 10 or 20 or 50 years later, these remarks can be...
by Lauren Slayton | Oct 27, 2016 | Uncategorized
You can be successful in every area of your life and fucked up with food. Oftentimes, you can’t even take in that success if “food stuff” is casting a pall. I recently watched an interview Oprah did with songwriter/composer Carole Bayer Sager...