Why Portion Control Doesn’t Work for So Many People “I just need more willpower.” This is something I hear all the time—usually from someone who feels like they should be able to manage how much they eat more easily. They might say: “I know what to eat… I just need to control my portions.” On […]

Nearly every day, I hear the same thing from clients. “I feel like food is always on my mind.” They describe thinking about what they’ll eat for dinner while they’re still eating lunch. Replaying meals from earlier in the day and wondering if they ate too much. Planning how they’ll eat “better” tomorrow. Food isn’t […]

For many people, the story of trying to lose weight doesn’t begin last month or even last year. It often begins decades earlier. Over time, people try many different approaches: cutting calories, eliminating certain foods, tracking macros, joining programs, or starting new exercise routines. Each attempt usually begins with hope and determination. But after enough […]

What One Woman’s Diet History Taught Me Recently, a client sent me a document she had titled “Diet History.”  It was organized by decade, beginning in 1975. It included every weight loss attempt she had every done: Atkins, Scarsdale, SlimFast, Nutrisystem, Jenny Craig, Fen-Phen, Curves, Weight Watchers, Personal trainers, Tracking apps, Paleo, A home gym, […]

For many women, learning how to prioritize yourself isn’t about motivation — it’s about unlearning the habit of putting others first. This is something I often see in my practice. I work with women who are trying to build sustainable habits without running themselves into the ground. The women I sit across from are capable, […]

Most people who reach out to me don’t say they’re looking for weight inclusive nutrition. They usually say they want to be “healthier.”Or that their doctor told them to lose weight.Or that they’ve tried everything and nothing seems to last. Underneath those concerns is often the same belief: that weight loss is the path to health. […]

The 2026 Dietary Guidelines were recently released, and with them came a familiar mix of headlines, opinions, and confusion. As a non-diet dietitian, I’m less interested in debating whether the guidelines are “right” or “wrong,” and more interested in how they land in real people’s lives — especially for those who have spent years trying […]

Every January, the message feels loud and urgent:It’s time for a new year reset. Reset your eating.Reset your habits.Reset your body. But if the idea of a New Year reset leaves you feeling anxious, behind, or pressured to “fix” yourself, you’re not alone—and you’re not doing anything wrong. Here’s the truth from a non-diet, weight-inclusive […]

If you’re worried about eating too much during the holidays– snacking more than usual, feeling less in control around food, or already telling yourself you’ll need to “rein it in” come January — I want you to hear this clearly: Nothing has gone wrong. December is a demanding season. Routines are disrupted, stress is high, […]

The holidays bring so much joy- familiar smells, warm kitchens, people you love- but they can also bring something a lot of us secretly dread: food comments. The subtle remarks.The body talk.The observations about what’s on your plate – or what “should” be. If you’ve ever walked into a holiday meal already bracing yourself, you’re […]