Talking about thin privilege is not the same as skinny-shaming someone.
The pull to try weight loss after BED recovery can be strong – but here’s why you don’t want to go there.
People often send us questions for our Dietitians Unplugged podcast. We love getting questions and once in a while we’ll pick one to answer in our show. This one in particular was one we felt was probably on the minds of many people for whom our philosophy was a completely new concept. Our listener wrote: […]
Many of you have heard this word before: orthorexia. But what is it? While not an official eating disorder listed in the DSM V, orthorexia is a growing concern in the ED world. The NEDA website tells us, The term ‘orthorexia’ was coined in 1998 and means an obsession with proper or ‘healthful’ eating. Although […]
We’ve all heard that diets don’t work. How long will it be before we believe it?
As many of you know, this past year I delved into the realm of care for diabetes. Many people contact me looking for help with normalizing their eating, and I’ve noticed that folks struggling with blood sugar abnormalities often feel that a non-diet way of eating does not include them. They’ve been told by doctors […]
Why dietitians should talk about body image with their clients.
“I used to love my thinner body, even though I hated dieting. Will I ever love my body again?” This is an occasionally-heard refrain heard from some of the brave souls who have chosen to give up the pursuit of weight control through dieting and have instead opted for the unknown of what their bodies […]
Dietitians Unplugged Episode 37 – Aaron and Glenys Tackle Their Inner Critics We all have an inner critic. I don’t know anyone who doesn’t. It’s the voice that’s try to keep us safe by avoiding unnecessary risk. So, yes, sometimes that little voice can be really helpful in keeping us safe…but sometimes it can hold […]
Join us as we explore the idea of health and wellness from a new perspective. Each episode we will discuss topics that we hope to help you improve your health, body image and fitness without obsessing on the scale or counting calories. We believe in Health at Every Size®, Intuitive Eating, and body positivity and we want to help you build the confidence to ditch the scale, and embrace your health without shaming your body.
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