Inspiring Health
with Sandra Christensen
Finding Freedom from the Grip of Weight and Shame
Sally thought the shame and embarrassment she felt about her weight would never let her go to Hawaii or enjoy the oceanside sun and surf. But then things changed… The Grip of Shame It is not unusual for those carrying extra pounds to carry something that feels even...
Ditch the Resolution! A Practice for Making Real Progress with Your Weight & Health Goals
Watching our own New Year's resolutions fizzle out is, to put it lightly, not fun. As we reach January, we feel the freshness of a new year, filled with possibilities. As we do, we may be filled with hope or dread—or both. But we have hope! Then the weeks go by and we...
5 Steps to Preventing Holiday Burnout… and Diet Crushing Temptation
It’s that time of year when we are all abuzz with gift giving. Driven by our innate desire to give, we are in hot pursuit of the best gift for everyone on our list. And out of pure generosity, we throw in pleasing others by doing, inviting, attending, and bringing....
The Holiday Party Guide to Stay Healthy and Feel Great
The holidays are coming, filled with gatherings, joy, laughter… and temptations. It can be a struggle to keep the healthy eating habits you have worked so hard to develop. You may be asking yourself: Will there be anything I can eat there? Will I re-gain some of the...
Shamed and Ignored – Their Brave Stories Bring Light to the Darkness
Imagine what it would be like to have a medical condition that is common and treatable, yet every time you see a medical provider you are blamed and shamed for having it. On top of that, your condition is cited as the cause for every other health issue you have, even...
Resisting the Doughnut While Flying
We live in a day and age when plane travel makes it possible to travel great distances in a relatively short period of time. In the U.S. and Canada we can jet from coast-to-coast in as little as five hours. As wonderful as this is, even a short two-hour flight can...
How to Eat Healthy Even at the Airport – Plus Sea-Tac Guide!
For many of us, spending time in airports is a regular part of our travel life. Given their prominence in our travel itineraries, it is important to know how to navigate the various offerings and temptations. The last thing you want to do is fall prey to the cases of...
Travel Healthy – Create a Feel Great Travel Snack Kit
It’s 10:30 am on a gorgeous sunny day and you are finally on the plane. You’ve navigated all the typical stresses—packing, travel to the airport, parking, checking your bags, the endless list of do’s & don’ts at security, finding your gate, boarding—and you are on...
The Secret of Weight Loss From a 1st Grade Spelling Bee
Not long ago I attended my granddaughter’s first-grade spelling bee. What started off as an age-old grade school event, turned into one where an important secret of successful weight loss was revealed. “How could that be?” you ask. Let me start by telling you what...
Food for Thought – Revealing the Shame and Weight Connection
What do food, weight, and shame have in common? Well, more than enough to keep us talking for ninety minutes. And then some. In most circles, the mere mention of the word shame can stop a conversation dead in its tracks. But when you’re hanging out with...
Meet Sandra
As a nationally recognized weight management specialist, I dedicate myself to educating others about the complexities of weight issues. I empower patients and health care providers to address weight issues with knowledge and compassion.
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