One of my coaching clients loved healthy food. But after a long shift, she often reached for pizza, snacks or takeout. The next day, she felt frustrated with herself. What stood out to me was that she wanted to cook. She was simply trying to follow a routine that asked too much of her when she was already exhausted. I think this is where many of us get stuck. We make plans for the days when we have energy, then feel disappointed when we cannot follow them on the difficult days. Something...

When my boys were 1 and 3, I had just started working again, and my husband often came home late. I wanted my family to eat well. I wanted to take care of myself, too. But most evenings, I was simply tired. The more I thought, “I have to cook properly,” the more stressful dinner became. So when someone tells me, “I know what is healthy, but I cannot keep up with cooking,” I understand. I have felt that pressure myself. ▶ Watch the video on YouTube What helped me was having a few things ready...

Have you ever finished a meal and thought, “That was delicious, but I ate a little too much”? I have too. In Japan, we have an expression, hara hachi bu—eating until you are about 80% full. But even as a Japanese person, I find “80%” difficult to explain. There is no clear line telling you when to put down your chopsticks. For me, a few habits make it easier to slow down and notice when I feel comfortable. I would like to share what this looks like at my own table. A little rice, some soup,...