Abundant research shows that if you are more self-critical, especially if you're also a perfectionist, you are likely to have less self-compassion and at higher risk of disordered eating or eating disorders. The post Can self-compassion help you heal from disordered eating? appeared first on Nutrition By Carrie ..read more

Joy is a big part of Intuitive Eating and other non-diet approaches to health and well-being, even when the word “joy” isn’t specifically used. Movement (“Choose types of exercise you enjoy,” “Make movement fun”) Eating (“Don’t be afraid to enjoy your food,” “Regain your pleasure in eating,” “Make your eating experience more enjoyable, “Choose foods The post Why you might need to find joy in life before you can find it in food or movement appeared first on Nutrition By Carrie ..read more

When you struggle with negative body image, the possibility of ever having positive body image may feel like an unreachable goal. But research has identified several common themes in successful body image journeys. The post How do you get from negative to positive body image? appeared first on Nutrition By Carrie ..read more

Carbs have been getting a bad rap for quite a while. But carbohydrates come from plants, and many plant foods are rich in the vitamins, minerals, phytochemicals and fiber that are vital to good health. In spite of this, carb-phobia persists. Here are some of the myths about carbohydrates that are getting in the way. The post Let’s bust some myths about carbohydrates and health appeared first on Nutrition By Carrie ..read more

Anyone of any body size can internalize weight stigma, which can harm both physical and mental health. But when it comes to weight stigma, generally, all bodies are not in the same boat. The post Why we need to unpack internalized weight stigma appeared first on Nutrition By Carrie ..read more

We often approach habit change with the wrong attitude. We criticize ourselves. We strive for “perfect” instead of “good enough.” We try to make changes that someone else says we should make, without really taking the time to decide what WE want. All of that is a recipe for failure. The post Is your attitude getting in the way of habit change? appeared first on Nutrition By Carrie ..read more

This post is part of my “Know Better, Do Better” series, in which I revisit an old blog post that makes me cringe because my thinking has evolved substantially since I wrote it. Thank goodness. The post Love your food and let it love you back appeared first on Nutrition By Carrie ..read more

Becoming more aware of your thoughts, feelings and emotions gives you more choice in the actions you take. This has two important benefits. One, it allows you to stop living on autopilot so you can begin to unhook from habitual, unhelpful patterns. Two, it makes it easier to respond rather than react to whatever's happening in you and around you. The post Awareness is your superpower. No cape or spandex suit required. appeared first on Nutrition By Carrie ..read more

Weight-inclusive care is an approach that assumes that patients of all weights are capable of achieving health and wellbeing if they have access to non‐stigmatizing health care. This approach also challenges the belief that a particular BMI reflects a particular set of health behaviors, health status, or moral character. The post What is weight-inclusive care? And why it is the best way to care for ALL bodies? appeared first on Nutrition By Carrie ..read more

Does intuitive eating mean eating whatever you want, whenever you want, as much as you want? That's certainly what many people believe. The simple answer is, “No.” But I also want to give a disclaimer. The post Does Intuitive Eating mean eating whatever you want? appeared first on Nutrition By Carrie ..read more