Hey there – are you feeling out of sorts in your body? Feeling “too big” or “too wide” and wanting to change? There are a lot of things that people try to change their bodies…does running burn belly fat…or is something else better? I’ve got you.  Hi, I’m Colleen, a non-diet-y registered dietitian here to help you feel good in your body and to cultivate eating and wellness habits that you truly love. That may be running, or it might not. I’ll explain everything.  But first off: let’s talk about belly fat.  Is belly fat bad? Let’s talk about it. Our society has the wildly unreali ..read more

Sometimes weight and health can feel deceptively simple. Got a goal of weight loss by a specific date? You look at the number of weeks you have until D-day, compare that to the number of pounds you’d like to lose, and then have a goal: lose, say, three pounds a week until you reach your target.  Wham, bam, thank you ma’am, right?  Not so fast! Queen: your weight, health, and long-term relationship with food and eating are far more complex than a target number on the scale, the number of calories you budget, or points that you’re tallying. And spoiler alert: weight is actually a prett ..read more

There are a lot of ways to decide how much to eat at a given time; there’s the serving size suggestion on food packages, you could be following a point or calorie recommendation, or you could be using hand portion sizes as a simple guide. Is this helpful… or even “allowed” when you’re an Intuitive Eater? Or are these things only used when you’re on a restrictive diet? Hey there, I’m Colleen, a non diet, intuitive eating Registered Dietitian. I help women just like you break up with diets so that they can live full, healthy lives. In today’s blog post, I’ll be walking you through what hand port ..read more

If you’re on the hunt for zero-calorie foods, more than likely you are on a quest for weight loss. While many foods that count as “zero calorie” are actually nourishing foods, using them as a tool to manipulate your hunger and weight isn’t something that I’d recommend. Hey there, I’m Colleen. Not only am I a non-diet, intuitive eating registered dietitian (RD). That means that I look at your health not in terms of just what you’re eating, but also your relationship with your eating, the foods you eat and why, and how you view your body.  All of it matters for real, lasting health.  I ..read more

If you’re getting your bearings with Intuitive Eating – eating what you want when you want as opposed to following a rigid, restrictive diet, having a meal plan might seem like it is against the “no food rules” rules.  Are you allowed to have a plan for what to eat when you’re not supposed to follow rules? This can seem really confusing, so let me help guide you on how to have a flexible plan to support your fueling throughout the week without taking it so far that it feels restrictive or diet-y.  If you’re new around these parts – welcome! I’m Colleen, a Registered Dietitian who app ..read more

Is breakfast the most important meal of the day? Or is intermittent fasting healthier? Are we supposed to eat three meals and three snacks? Or is snacking at all wrecking your nutrition goals? Holy bananas Batman – which idea is correct? With so many conflicting messages about eating routines, it is completely understandable to be tearing your hair out and wondering how often you should eat in a day. Good news: as an Intuitive Eating registered dietitian, I’m here serving up science and gentle nutrition so that you can (finally!) learn to fuel your body in a way that feels good. When you get i ..read more

meet your host: Colleen Christensen, host of The No Food Rules Podcast, is a Registered Dietitian and non-judgy educator, here to free you from diet culture once and for all through realistic conversations with actionable advice. Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Show Notes LAST CHANCE! How To Find Your Best Weight As An Intuitive Eater Sign Up Here https://nofoodrules.co/3m2nfOd  Join Colleen in this episode of “The No Food Rules” podcast as she talks to Courtney, a member of the SociEATy, about her journey to becoming an intuitive eater. Courtney shares valuable insi ..read more

this episode’s guest: Nicole is a Registered Dietitian from Pittsburgh, Pa. Who, after struggling her way through her own disordered eating, has found her passion in helping others navigate their way through Intuitive Eating and live their lives to the fullest. Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Show Notes ?FREE TRAINING! How To Find Your Best Weight As An Intuitive Eater Sign Up Here https://nofoodrules.co/40uAmGS In this episode of “The No Food Rules” podcast, Colleen and Nicole debunk common misconceptions surrounding the Health at Every Size movement and discuss the impo ..read more

Sometimes eating can feel, well, really dang complicated. And confusing. And then when it feels like you’re the only person on the planet who can’t eat like a normal person, feelings of shame and vulnerability can be intense.  Why is it that you can be doing your best to nourish your body and take care of your health only to feel hungry after eating your lunch, your snack, or your perfectly planned dinner? I’m here to help! I’m Colleen, a non-diet Registered Dietitian who is here to teach ya the ropes to this whole no-food-rules lifestyle thing! The journey to food freedom isn’t always su ..read more

meet your host: Colleen Christensen, host of The No Food Rules Podcast, is a Registered Dietitian and non-judgy educator, here to free you from diet culture once and for all through realistic conversations with actionable advice. Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Show Notes In this episode of “The No Food Rules” podcast, Colleen takes us on a journey through her recent trip to Scottsdale, offering insider tips for planning your next short and sweet escape. Discover her expert tips for finding the perfect city to explore and uncovering hidden local gems. And, of course, Coll ..read more