Have you come across the term “Intuitive Movement?” It seems that everywhere you turn there is an article or story about “Intuitive Eating.” Many people are looking to loosen the grips of insidious diet culture from their lives. And, well, Intuitive Eating works. It is no surprise that we are starting to see the word…
Chronic Dieting Pitfalls: Why You Should Stop
Chronic dieting truly is a “thing” and it’s the perfect storm of something that may have started out as a pursuit of wellness, yet backfired. Approximately 45 Billion Americans go on a diet each year, and Americans spend an estimated 33 billion dollars on weight loss products. These are staggering numbers AND yet still around…
What Is Diet Culture?
When you see the term “Diet Culture” what comes to your mind? It has become such a buzz word in anti-diet circles and it is starting to get traction in mainstream media. But, what is it and what does it really mean? As an Ex-Registered Dietitian who began her nutrition career in the early 1990’s,…
My Child Has An Eating Disorder, But What Do I Eat?
One of the most common questions I hear on the parent support forums for caregivers of loved ones with Eating Disorders is “I know my kid needs a diet full of lots of calories and fats and to incorporate ALL kinds of foods but I NEED to be ‘healthy’ and do not want to gain…
We Only Eat Healthy Foods In Our House
The most common question I see parents ask on the Eating Disorder Forums that I manage is “How can I feed my child such unhealthy food – we eat healthy at home.” I wrote this piece for the F.E.A.S.T. blog and it has been so helpful to thousands of parents that I felt it was…
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