The holiday season often brings joy, celebration, and togetherness, but it can also be a time when the pressure to adhere to restrictive diets intensifies. In the midst of festive feasts and sweet treats, it’s essential to prioritize self-care that goes beyond the limitations of traditional dieting. Being on a diet and “watching what you […]

(from doctors, loved ones, etc.) You’ve just received a weightloss recommendation. Whether you are already on the journey of letting go of dieting and making peace with your body (at any size) or this is something that you have considered (or not considered) but are scared to do, it can be disheartening to hear from […]

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by ever-evolving nutrition science, you are not alone. Following every emerging piece of research keeps you in constant contradiction. First it’s low-carb, then it’s low-fat, next carnivore, then vegan. It’s important to acknowledge that nutrition scientists often summarize their study results in simplified and sensationalized ways in order to get […]

Unconditional permission to eat what you desire, no more emotional eating, and trusting your body to tell you when and how much to eat?! Upon introduction to Intuitive Eating, it might sound too good to be true – impossible, in fact. It’s a completely different paradigm from what you were taught from diet culture. Your […]

How many times have you heard or thought about the term, “summer ready body”? As the temperatures rise in many parts of the world, so may be the volume on body-conscious thoughts and feelings. Warmer days mean fewer layers and more pressure to get ‘beach body’ ready. Keep reading to learn a weight-inclusive dietitian’s perspective […]

Studies prove that the way we feel about ourselves influences our likelihood of engaging in health-promoting activities like honoring our hunger, seeking satisfaction, and joyful movement. Children who are modeled positive body image will tend toward better eating habits, an active lifestyle, and greater self-confidence. On the other hand, dieting, weight concerns, and body dissatisfaction […]

Take a purposeful pause to consider what your life could look like if you were to stop dieting and adopt a non-diet approach to life. I know it’s a terrifying concept. If you stop dieting, that means you’re giving up the promise of a future ‘perfect’ you. But in this moment, you can’t see how […]

Outside of this blog post, I am not supportive of the term ‘obesity’. Read on to learn why. Many sources weigh in on their opinion of the effects of childhood obesity. But what are the facts, and what are just myths? If you haven’t heard the news, The American Academy of Pediatrics announced a comprehensive […]

Tired of hearing about self-care for moms as spa days and affirmations? The typical idea that self-love as a busy mom is all butterflies and rainbows is not an accurate depiction. Self-care and self-love for moms, especially with a busy schedule, is more about releasing expectations and meeting yourself where you’re at. Read on to […]

It’s a new year! Time to motivate yourself to be a ‘new you’. Or at least that’s the message we hear from diet culture: a fresh start as a more balanced and healthier you. And by balanced and healthy, they mean ‘smaller’ and ‘slimmer’. I know the temptation to diet can be strongest post-holiday celebrations. […]