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Perfection is the thief of joy
Jessica Perrone 13/10/26 Jessica Perrone 13/10/26

Perfection is the thief of joy

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Stay in your lane 💛
Jessica Perrone 29/9/26 Jessica Perrone 29/9/26

Stay in your lane 💛

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An Unpopular Opinion About Emotional Eating
Jessica Perrone 15/9/26 Jessica Perrone 15/9/26

An Unpopular Opinion About Emotional Eating

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A Little More Permission, A Little Less Restriction
Jessica Perrone 1/9/26 Jessica Perrone 1/9/26

A Little More Permission, A Little Less Restriction

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Bring back the Pizzazz
Jessica Perrone 18/8/26 Jessica Perrone 18/8/26

Bring back the Pizzazz

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Consistency without the control
Jessica Perrone 7/8/26 Jessica Perrone 7/8/26

Consistency without the control

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The lessons we're still learning (Copy)
Jessica Perrone 21/7/26 Jessica Perrone 21/7/26

The lessons we're still learning (Copy)

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The lessons we're still learning
Jessica Perrone 7/7/26 Jessica Perrone 7/7/26

The lessons we're still learning

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The problem with “I’m not allowed that”
Jessica Perrone 23/6/26 Jessica Perrone 23/6/26

The problem with “I’m not allowed that”

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The habits I pack on every holiday
Jessica Perrone 9/6/26 Jessica Perrone 9/6/26

The habits I pack on every holiday

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The food “pinch points” that trip us up
Jessica Perrone 26/5/26 Jessica Perrone 26/5/26

The food “pinch points” that trip us up

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Calorie counting isn’t the answer
Jessica Perrone 12/5/26 Jessica Perrone 12/5/26

Calorie counting isn’t the answer

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Why “Healthier” Foods Might Be Making You Eat More
Jessica Perrone 28/4/26 Jessica Perrone 28/4/26

Why “Healthier” Foods Might Be Making You Eat More

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Decluttering… but not in the way you think
Jessica Perrone 31/3/26 Jessica Perrone 31/3/26

Decluttering… but not in the way you think

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The secret to escaping a dinner rut
Jessica Perrone 17/3/26 Jessica Perrone 17/3/26

The secret to escaping a dinner rut

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The Habit That Disappeared (and What It Taught Me)
Jessica Perrone 3/3/26 Jessica Perrone 3/3/26

The Habit That Disappeared (and What It Taught Me)

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Why being told “no” makes us want it more 🍫
Jessica Perrone 17/2/26 Jessica Perrone 17/2/26

Why being told “no” makes us want it more 🍫

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The quiet power of shared meals
Jessica Perrone 3/2/26 Jessica Perrone 3/2/26

The quiet power of shared meals

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Rethinking Health Goals for 2026
Jessica Perrone 20/1/26 Jessica Perrone 20/1/26

Rethinking Health Goals for 2026

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Why Words Matter
Jessica Perrone 6/1/26 Jessica Perrone 6/1/26

Why Words Matter

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You know those nights where you’re exhausted, order UberEats, spend way too much money... and it isn’t even slapping? 😩

I call these food “pinch points” - the predictable moments in our week where life gets busy and food sud
“Should I calorie count?” 👀

For many people, calorie counting creates:
- food guilt
- less trust in hunger/fullness cues
- obsession with numbers
- eating the same “safe” foods on repeat

And honestly… the math isn&rs
Ever notice how “healthier” foods are easier to keep going back for?
That’s the health halo effect.

Sometimes the “real” version is actually more satisfying - and helps you move on, rather than circling back for more.
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