Most individuals, if not all, have found themselves in a situation where they felt they simply had to say something. Afterall, to notice an individual’s weight with concern and not say something would be a complete negligence of all moral obligation. This is the mindset we often hold in order to justify the idea of …
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Showing: 1 - 10 of 12 ArticlesThere is more to health than meets the scale
It is the first of the month. The temptation to “start again” is creeping up on you. Doesn’t it seem, though, that nearly every person in your life who diets is ultimately always struggling with their weight and body image in the end? If this rings true, there is a reason. Dieting slows down your …
Anti-Diet? Health At Every Size? A student dietitian’s thoughts…
Few outside of the fitness/nutrition world have heard of the term Health at Every Size (HAES), and those who have either get it, or totally miss the point. This idea has been taken into some of the wrong hands and twisted into something it is not. Some believe it means one person can be any …
Is your diet holding you back?
Monday thoughts: it’s time to re-evaluate. Unless there is a diagnosed condition which requires you follow strict dietary patterns, a diet followed for weight loss purposes getting in the way of your social life indicates it is time to reconsider your choice. If you have to skip out on brunch with the girls because you’re …
Sugar Does Not Make You Fat
“I’ve decided to cut _____ out of my diet so I don’t get fat.” How many times have you heard someone say this, or something similar? Let’s get one thing straight…No particular food item or food group on its own can make a person gain weight. What causes weight gain? Caloric surplus: when the number …
Food Freedom Defined
Have you ever heard someone say, “if you tell your child not to do something, they will want to do it even more”? Well, it is true and it applies to everyone, not only children. If you view certain foods as bad or good—you are telling yourself which ones not to eat—or else, YOU will …
Looking for Quick Weight Loss?
I can preach true health and anti-diet-culture messages all day, buttttt…if someone wants to lose weight, they’re going to do it anyway, by any means they find. Check out the link below for a cringy tiktok of me showing what NOT to do to lose weight (ever)! Regardless of your goals, eating balanced meals will …
What is a Balanced Meal?
What is a balanced meal? There is SO much emphasis on “eating balanced meals” but what does a “balanced meal” even look like?! I love this visual representation of a balanced plate. It gives people an idea as to how to divide their plate. The video dissects this image even further—but let’s answer some questions …
Eager To Lose Weight? Let’s Talk!
Eager to lose weight? Let’s talk! It’s never too late to unlearn diet culture myths! 💛 Let’s re-wire our brains and focus on what’s truly important.Who’s with me?! *Please Read Below:* Weight loss does NOT automatically = healthy! Weight gain does NOT automatically = unhealthy! NOTE: Weight loss or weight gain as a result of …
Large Bodies vs. Small Bodies
Read this carefully: you cannot make assumptions about a person’s eating habits, exercise habits, intelligence, work ethic, cleanliness, worthiness, or capabilities based on their body size. Want a 2020 resolution? Let’s work to put an end to weight bias by first checking our own. I was born into a thin body. I recognize my thin …