Halloween candy is everywhere this time of year, and with it often comes anxiety: “What if I eat too much?” or “What if my kids can’t stop?” If you’ve ever felt tense around sweets, you’re not alone. The fear of sugar is deeply rooted in diet culture messages that tell us sugar is dangerous or addictive. But what if that […]

If you’ve started taking a GLP-1 medication such as Ozempic®, Wegovy®, Mounjaro®, or Zepbound®, you’re not alone. These medications—originally developed for type 2 diabetes—are now widely prescribed for blood-sugar regulation and weight management. Over the past year, I’ve had many conversations with clients navigating this new territory. Some began their GLP-1 journey before embracing a non-diet approach, while others […]

Have you ever told yourself, “I better eat the cookies now because my diet starts Monday”?Or maybe you’ve grabbed an extra slice of pizza because you weren’t sure when you’d “let yourself” have it again. Some people even avoid keeping ice cream, chips, or bread in the house because they feel out of control around […]

As a dietitian (and a mom), I hear it all the time: “I know I should be cooking more meals at home.” The pressure to prepare everything from scratch is everywhere. From Instagram reels showing flawless dinner spreads to wellness trends that glorify “clean eating,” it can feel like if you’re not making home cooked […]

We’ve all heard it before:“You just need to eat a balanced diet.” It sounds simple—until you’re trying to figure out what that actually means in real life, especially if you’ve spent years navigating food rules, restriction, or chronic dieting. As a dietitian who specializes in a non-diet approach, I’ve seen how the phrase “eat a […]