Over the past 25 years as a Registered Dietitian, I have listened to countless stories of restriction, frustration, guilt, shame, confusion, and hopelessness from individuals caught in the relentless pursuit of weight loss. As a healthcare provider, I believe in practicing ethically—and that means doing no harm. This includes challenging the harmful messages of diet […]

For years, I believed that happiness, confidence, and health were only possible if I lost weight. I thought that once I reached a certain number on the scale, everything would fall into place. So, like many others, I jumped from one diet to another, chasing an ideal that always seemed just out of reach. But […]

In a world dominated by diet culture, it can be easy to lose touch with our natural hunger cues and fall into patterns of restriction and overeating. Understanding  intuitive eating offers a refreshing alternative—a way to rebuild a healthy, trusting relationship with food and your body. Here’s how the benefits of intuitive eating can change […]

Discover how setting non-scale goals with an intuitive eating dietitian can improve your relationship with food and body. Shift focus from weight to sustainable health and well-being.

Imagine this scenario: You have been trying to eat healthy and then your son or daughter asks if you can take them out for ice cream because it’s a super hot day.  You agree to take them but promise yourself that you’ll “be good” and skip the ice cream. When you get there, you see […]

There are countless reasons that we consume food. People usually say “hungry” when they mean being physically hungry for food, however there are many different types of hunger, and only one of them comes from the body’s need for energy in the form of calories. If you only allow yourself permission to eat when you […]

Do you ever feel like food is constantly on your mind? Whether it’s planning meals down to every detail or feeling guilt and anxiety about every bite you take, you might be grappling with a food obsession. If this sounds like you, know that you are not alone and it is totally possible to overcome […]

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 […]