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...]
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...]
Favorite Tips for Eating Disorder Recovery
Let’s talk about health and wellbeing that actually serves your health and wellbeing. Sadly, so much of the time "getting healthy" is confused with dieting, restricting, overexercising, and all the "should's" that we think we need to do because we live in a society that tells us skinny = healthy. <-- not true. Rather, our … [Read more...]