It’s sad to say that this year is the first time I’ve really recognized infertility awareness week. Before I entered my mid 20’s I was really not aware of the number of women who have the story of infertility (1 in 8!).
Read MoreMeal planning can seem like a simple task, but when your in a chaotic place with food even the most basic decisions around food can feel taxing.
Read MoreI’ve been working with women heal their relationship with food for 2 years as a nutrition therapist and there’s a part of the work that I secretly love the most… PERMISSION.
Read MoreUhm, with a fork right? Yeah, cool- I mean how to eat cake and not be frantic with thoughts of…“No more sugar for me the rest of the week” “Well shit, now I’ve blown it” “I’ll totally lose control”
Read MoreAs an RD, I spent 6 years training to put two little letters behind my name. Through all the grueling chemistry, anatomy and medical nutrition therapy classes, I had a one module orientation to eating disorders.
Read MoreAs a weight neutral dietitian, there are few and far instances where I find weighing clients helpful. When I work with individuals struggling with eating disorders, I take blind weights in order to assist me in monitoring their nutritional status and medical stability.
Read MoreComing home with your brand new little human in tow for the first time can be filled with needs and to do’s right off the bat. Moving from changing, nursing and wooing your newborn to sleep can leave a mama feeling zapped- meaning dinner prep? Ya, not happenin’.
Read MoreLets talk about snacking. Particularly snacking after deprivation driven eating, healing from chronic dieting or emotional compulsive eating. I’ve come across all of the above mentioned in my work and have a few tools to help you snack more mindfully.
Read MoreThere are few things about me that one who characterize as “Typical Dietitian,” but packing my daughters lunch just might. It’s one of the things I do after a long day to have lunch ready to go for our morning routine out the door.
Read MoreThe holidays are upon us, and I’d thought I’d share a collection of links, shops and courses that center around body positive, size acceptance and empowerment.
Read MoreHave you seen Isabel’s work? Although I originally started this interview series to feature only Registered Dietitians who utilize a non-diet approach to healing eating issues, Isabel is a force for those struggling with binge-eating or emotional eating.
Read MoreCurrent practice information, credentials and how you got started in nutrition? I got started in nutrition as a nursing major. I knew I was interested in something in the health field, so luckily, we all had to take an intro nutrition class our first year in nursing school.
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