Category: Intuitive Eating

To the root of the problem

2/26/2020

Why is nutrition so hard? Why do 10 people hear a nutrition message, 1 can "easily" make the changes, 7-8 struggle, and 1-2 develop an eating disorder? Because what we eat is not a cognitive decision. It has much more to do with our psycho/social circumstance and where we are rooted as people.

Nutrition Camps

10/18/2019

The practice of nutrition feels divided into many (many) “camps” these days. Many feel their way is the “right” way leaving those not in the nutrition field trying to make sense of where they belong.

Weight loss methods

8/9/2019

We all know someone who lost weight and kept it off. However, how many people do you know who have lost weight and gained it all back (+ more)? How many people do you know who are “fighting” their weight? Chances are when you look at the numbers, for every 1 person you know who kept it off, you know another 20 "battling" their body. Why do so many struggle and what's the solution? Read on for more.

Colliding worlds - potty training and intuitive eating

7/30/2019

I’ve been up to my eyeballs in bodily functions lately. Between feeding my crew, changing diapers, potty training our oldest, and my nutrition practice, I’m running the gambit of the food life cycle. The combination has created some interesting observations about how they're all related - and it's not what you think.

A few months ago we decided it was time to potty train the oldest. He was 2 ½ years old and clearly done with wearing diapers. I was terrified with visions of months on end of bodily fluids all over the house (ugh ugh ugh). I also had zero idea how to go about potty training. How do you teach someone to do something that you seemingly “just know” how to do?

Food rules: Friend or foe?

11/8/2018

Meal plans are the top request in a dietitian's office - "just tell me what I can eat." It’s no secret that diet programs impose rules on your life - what you can eat, what you can’t eat, where you can eat, and when. While rules seem great, they have pretty serious drawbacks. Why?

Family norms - a case study

8/29/2018

While continuing education, supervision, and working with clients teaches me a lot about eating behaviors, my most interesting experience has been exploring my own relationship with food compared to my husband's. We come from very different backgrounds - especially when it comes to how our families approached food. As a result how we view when to eat, what to eat, and when to stop eating is SO different! Click below to read more...

"I don't have self-control"

8/27/2018

One of the obsession with nutrition over the years has been the tenet of "self-control" or "willpower." Similarly, most patients initially complain that their problem is, "I just don't have any self control." It leaves me wondering, what exactly IS this oh so elusive "self-control" we all desire? And how do we strengthen it?

Intuitive eating primer

1/23/2018

Intuitive Eating is the gold standard of healing for people struggling with their relationship with food. But contrary to what some believe, it is not about just "eating what you want, when you want." Instead, it's about understanding what drives you to eat and how to decide whether or not to honor your hunger.

DISCLAIMER: The writing here is for informational and educational purposes only. It is NOT a substitute for individual care. Your needs may vary. or individual support, please contact a provider.

Please note it's been a number of years since I have updated these posts. The content and philosophies may have changed as I've grown as a provider. Please reach out with questions or concerns.

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