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. […]

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, […]

Introduction: What “Intentional Flexibility” Really Means Have you ever noticed how easy it is to swing between extremes with food?One week you’re “on track,” eating all the “right” things, feeling organized and proud.The next, life gets busy, meals feel rushed, and suddenly you’re convinced you’ve “fallen off.” That back-and-forth is exhausting — and it’s not […]

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 […]

Last week was Weight Stigma Awareness Week, a time to recognize the very real harm caused by weight-based bias. While people of all body sizes can experience weight stigma—through comments, assumptions, or pressure to look a certain way—it is especially harmful for those living in larger bodies, who face higher rates of discrimination in healthcare, work, […]

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 […]

“Should I eat more protein? Should I cut out sugar? Am I actually hungry… or just stressed?” If your brain feels like it’s constantly spinning with food thoughts, you might be experiencing food noise—that relentless inner chatter around what, when, and how much to eat. It’s something I hear from almost every client I work […]

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 […]

Self Compassion with Food: Why It Matters A few weeks ago, a client looked at me and said, “I was so bad this weekend. I had pizza, skipped my workout, and then spent hours picking apart my body in the mirror. I know better—I just don’t know why I keep messing up.” Her words weren’t […]