We MUST band together and STOP diet companies from creating another generation of dieters. You may have seen the news that Weight Watchers (or newly branded WW) has launched a "healthy eating" app for kids called Kurbo. Don't be confused by the term “healthy eating”- this is a diet in disguise because it focuses on weight loss. There are … [Read more...]
Why I Don’t Support Weight Loss Diets
Yes, I am a dietitian who does not support weight loss diets. I had a really good conversation on the phone with a potential client family last week. A mom called me, recommended by her pediatrician, because her 16-year-old daughter wanted to lose weight. Her daughter has been complaining to her about her weight for the past year and mom … [Read more...]
An Engaging Dietitians Podcast Episode on Emotional Eating
I love being interviewed on different podcasts talking about topics I’m passionate about like eating disorder recovery, intuitive eating, and growing a business. I was recently interviewed on a podcast episode by Glenys Oyston and Aaron Flores for the Dietitians Unplugged podcast. The episode is all about binge eating and emotional … [Read more...]
What Does Support Look Like For Someone In Eating Disorder Recovery?
Last week I had the honor to co-lead a support group at Metro Behavioral Health Associates with Founder Jennie Kramer. The group was made up of people who were seeking support for food and body image healing. The group session itself was amazing. The women in the group shared personal stories of wins and struggles for the week. They … [Read more...]
Give Yourself Permission To Have Bad Body Image Days!
Sometimes I have bad body image days… yes I JUST SAID THAT! Just in case you were wondering if I had it all figured out, let me share a few things that make me just as human as you. To me, body image is not just how we feel when we look in the mirror. It’s how we feel about our bodies and the thoughts, memories, and emotions we have … [Read more...]
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