I don't know if it's just me, but I've certainly seen a lot more "new year's resolution" type of advice in 2021 than in previous years. I know the diet industry always ramps up marketing for "the new year", but in this current environment... it just feels outright sleazy. With so many people vulnerable from the chaos of 2020, it's no … [Read more...]
5 Reasons Why Meal Planning Works (and how to make it work for YOU)
I say YES, if a meal plan works for you, it's a helpful tool in your toolbox on your journey with intuitive eating. After all, if you have a disordered eating history, sometimes it's hard to just "know what to eat" right away. A meal plan can be as healing for your body as a stepping stone into intuitive … [Read more...]
20 Tips for Intuitive Eating and Eating Disorder Recovery
Are you seeing so many diet ads this time of year? New Year’s is a great time to get organized, get into a routine, and set goals for the future. What I HATE is all the diet commercials on TV and diet products on Instagram. Weight Watchers, Atkins, Noom, different “weight loss shakes," gym ads… the list goes on and on. I love … [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...]