Are you struggling to follow the principles of Intuitive Eating during Covid-19? You are certainly not alone in that. It's always so much fun to go on podcasts and talk about eating disorder recovery and Intuitive Eating. When Alison Barkman invited me on her Speaking of Hungry podcast, of course I said yes and then.... COVID happened … [Read more...]
Eat With Knowledge Guide to Intuitive Eating
The COVID-19 pandemic has been difficult for everyone. We have seen a wide range of thoughts, feelings, emotions, and responses from all of our Eat With Knowledge clients. If you are experiencing anxiety, overwhelm, stress, depression AND gratitude and happiness for change happening in your life... well you are not alone. We all are … [Read more...]
Why Willpower is Not the Antidote to Binge Eating Disorder
It's Eating Disorders Awareness Week and you might have seen stories of recovery, articles, and social media posts all about eating disorders awareness. This week's theme is "Come as you are" and it holds a very special place in my heart. I want you to know that I am so passionate about spreading awareness that eating disorders treatment … [Read more...]
5 Ways Parents Must Support Their Child’s Relationship with Food
Here at Eat With Knowledge, we get many inquiry calls from concerned parents about their child’s eating habits and behaviors around food. This could be in the form of under-fueling like talking about dieting, restricting calories, eliminating food groups, connecting food to "must work out", or extreme picky eating. Parents can also be … [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...]