The Washington Post just published a hit piece on anti-diet dietitians. It shows how very little they understand about what they're attacking. The post Why is the Washington Post attacking anti-diet dietitians? appeared first on Nutrition By Carrie ..read more

  I’m often asked what “non-diet” actually means, both in general terms, and specifically when a dietitian or other healthcare provider describes their approach as “non-diet” or “anti-diet.” What is a non-diet approach, and is non-diet weight loss really a thing? These are excellent questions, because these terms (“non-diet” more than “anti-diet,” I think) are often The post What does ‘non-diet’ mean now? appeared first on Nutrition By Carrie ..read more

Self-compassion (and compassion) are infinite resources. You don’t need to fight for your slice of the compassion pie AND you don’t need to deny yourself compassion because someone “deserves it more.” The post Why self-compassion isn’t a zero-sum game appeared first on Nutrition By Carrie ..read more

There are many things kids have to do that they may not consent to (like homework). But those things don’t do damage the way non-consensual dieting does. The post The lasting harms of early life non-consensual dieting appeared first on Nutrition By Carrie ..read more

What's authentic health? Authentic health happens when you weigh any external health advice against your own experience before deciding whether to incorporate it. This supports health while helping you break away from diet culture. The post How Intuitive Eating helps you find authentic health appeared first on Nutrition By Carrie ..read more

If you’re not celebrating intentional weight loss for any other reason, and you know that weight doesn’t equal health, should you congratulate someone for losing weight for "health reasons"? In a word, no. And here are more words explaining why. The post How to NOT celebrate weight loss for health appeared first on Nutrition By Carrie ..read more

Do you find it challenging to form habits that last? It may be because you haven't identified your values. And if you haven't, then you're not using values to guide your daily actions. The post Identify your values to build better habits appeared first on Nutrition By Carrie ..read more

When you’re charting a path away from diet culture, it helps to be mindful of your thoughts and words. Are they still reflecting diet culture? The post How to start shedding diet culture thoughts and words appeared first on Nutrition By Carrie ..read more

Food and body shame is futile, because it's not motivating, and perilous, because it does real harm. What to know if you're struggling. The post The futility and peril of food and body shame appeared first on Nutrition By Carrie ..read more

Once upon a time, holiday foods stood out as highlights in a year of relatively simpler fare. But in today’s food environment, with its year-round access to delicious and even indulgent foods, it’s as if the holiday season has upped the ante, making the holidays feel like a minefield. The post How intuitive eating can help make the holidays brighter appeared first on Nutrition By Carrie ..read more