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. […]

Diet Culture, Intuitive Eating, Non-diet approach

February 4, 2026

Weight Inclusive Nutrition: A Health-Focused, Non-Diet Approach

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 […]

Gentle Nutrition, Non-diet approach

January 21, 2026

2026 Dietary Guidelines: A Non-Diet Perspective

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 […]

Non-diet approach

January 7, 2026

Why You Don’t Need a New Year Reset