In our thin obsessed, diet culture world, if you have a fear of weight gain, please know you are not alone and it makes complete sense! If you have a fear of weight gain, or feel you can’t let go of dieting and trust your body, this post is for you. Do you have a fear of weight gain? First, we need to explore a little bit. Where did the idea, thoughts, beliefs that you need to lose weight come from? Do you remember the first time you felt like you needed to change your body or the first time you compared your body to someone else’s? What triggered you to think or believe that you needed to ..read more

This post is all about Intuitive Eating Coaching – what it is, who it’s for, expected results, etc. What is Intuitive Eating? Intuitive Eating is an evidenced-based, anti-diet approach to nutrition and health. Intuitive Eating is a book that was written by two Registered Dietitians, Evelyn Tribole and Elyse Resch, originally published in 1995. It is now on its 4th edition. Intuitive Eating is comprised of 10 principles but it is NOT a 10-step program. It is a personal process for honoring your health by listening to and responding to your body’s cues, wants, and needs. It is a compassionate ..read more

Are you worried you have an unhealthy relationship with food, exercise, and/or your body? In today’s diet culture, thin-obsessed world, it can be hard to know what a healthy or unhealthy relationship with food even means or looks like. Let’s take a look… First, what are we even talking about when we talk about “relationship with food”? How do you have a relationship … with… food?! Well, we are talking about how you feel about food, what foods you choose to eat and why, how you feel in your body before, during, and after eating food, what you think or feel after eating, and so much more. How ..read more

Weight inclusive care 101 for healthcare professionals. Why is this post needed? Because sadly, healthcare professionals are still making inaccurate assumptions about fat people and weight-centric providers are co-opting the anti-diet and Health at Every Size® (HAES®) approaches making it hard for patients to know who to trust. This post is going to look at why weight is not an individual choice and why losing weight is unattainable and unsuccessful for most. And this post is going to provide you with some tools to help you get started in providing weight inclusive care for your patients and c ..read more

A female’s menstrual cycle (or lack thereof) provides valuable insight into hormonal health and potential hormonal imbalances. This article goes into detail about how to get your period back and hypothalamic amenorrhea recovery. So if you’ve lost your menstrual cycle and are struggling to understand why or wondering how to get your period back, this article is for you! Let’s dive in… What is Hypothalamic Amenorrhea? The menstrual cycle is a monthly hormonal cycle that prepares a female for pregnancy. It has various hormones and phases and provides insight into hormonal health and potential ..read more

It is very common that when someone goes on a diet or restricts their dietary intake in some way, they eventually overeat or binge. This is often called the restrict binge cycle. This post is going to outline what the restrict binge cycle is, what causes it, and 5 steps to break the cycle for good! What the Binge Restrict Cycle Is The binge restrict cycle is sometimes referred to as deprivation backlash or rebound eating. It is what happens when the body doesn’t get enough of something – total calories/energy, carbohydrates, fat, etc. The binge restrict cycle starts out with restriction or t ..read more

This post is going to tell you how to become a sports dietitian (CSSD). Including: The difference between a dietitian and a nutritionist; how to become a Registered Dietitian (RD); how to become a Sports Dietitian (CSSD); Sports Dietitian Jobs; and Sports dietitian salary information. Let’s dive in! Difference between a dietitian and a nutritionist First, I want to clarify the difference between a dietitian and a nutritionist. This is a commonly asked question and a common misperception. A Registered Dietitian (RD) aka dietitian is considered the food and nutrition experts. To become an RD ..read more

Have you ever felt hungry but nothing sounds good? Have you ever wondered what to eat when nothing sounds good? If so, I’ve got you covered! In this post, I’m going to talk about interoception and hunger cues, some reasons nothing sounds good, and finally, what to eat when you are hungry but nothing sounds good. Let’s dive in! Interoception and Hunger Cues First let’s start with interoception and what hunger cues even are. Interoception is defined as how we understand our body’s inner sensations. Therefore, if there’s been a disrupter to your ability to tune into your body’s inner sensa ..read more

This post is going to outline and explain the 10 Principles of Intuitive Eating. Are you new to Intuitive Eating? Maybe you’ve heard of it but aren’t really sure what it is. Well, I’ve got you covered! In this blog post, I go over what Intuitive Eating is, an overview of each of the 10 principles, and recommendations on where/how to get started with Intuitive Eating. Let’s dive in. What is Intuitive Eating? First, let’s start with an overview of what Intuitive Eating is. Intuitive Eating is an evidenced-based, anti-diet approach to nutrition and health. Intuitive Eating is a book that was w ..read more