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...]
5 Supportive Strategies for Holiday Stress and Intuitive Eating
“It’s the most wonderful time of the year!” How many times will you hear that over the holiday seasons?? In many ways this statement is true BUT the holidays are also stressful. Changes in routine, financial constraints, family worries, travel, obligations, holiday meals, and finding clothes to wear for holiday parties can create a … [Read more...]
What is Intuitive Eating?
Intuitive eating is a 10 step process to heal your relationship with food, using principles to create trust and connection with your body. Intuitive Eating is a nutrition philosophy about ditching diets and choosing health promoting behaviors, first created by Registered Dietitians Evelyn Tribole and Elyse Resch. Many dietitians use an … [Read more...]
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