If any of you have followed me over the past nine years, you are probably surprised to see a post like this. I never wanted my website or social media presence to be about me, but rather the message I feel called to share. However, over the past four years, I’ve had ongoing flare ups …
Why I am not a HAES Dietitian
I consider myself a weight-neutral dietitian. A dietitian who focuses on behavior change rather than weight loss to improve overall health and wellbeing. It is something that I actually started practicing on my own before I had ever heard of Health At Every Size (HAES). It was something that I learned from experience by working …
Stress Eating & the Coronavirus
I wake up every morning hoping that it was all just a bad dream. The cancelled events, social distancing, and fear of the unknown has our world in utter chaos. I am not panicking, but I would be lying if I said that thoughts about COVID-19 are not consuming my mind right now. It is …
How to Balance Discipline & Grace in Eating
One of the most difficult concepts to grasp within the “eat with grace” philosophy is how do you allow yourself to eat what you want AND make wise choices at the same time. My answer to this question: It’s a process, and it is going to look different for everyone. Step 1: Know your identity. …
Confessions of a Chronic Dieter
When I was eleven years old, I went on my first diet. I don’t even remember what it was exactly, but I do remember feeling the need to cut back on my eating. The discovery of a seven-day diet plan had opened my eyes to society’s standards of beauty and body size, and my prepubescent …
What is Intuitive Eating?
Intuitive eating is somewhat of a hot topic in the health and wellness community these days. There is growing trend of non-diet dietitians, health coaches, and individuals promoting its message in a fight against the diet and weight loss industry. My Story I was first introduced to intuitive eating 8 years ago. I had attended …
The Idol of Thinness
It’s interesting to look back to through history and realize that thinness was not a standard of beauty until the last one hundred years or so. Prior to that, larger bodies were associated with better health, fertility, and higher social status. With the creation of the body mass index as a way to estimate one’s …
Can We Just Let Food Be Food?
My thoughts on food fads, nutrition trends, and diet culture. I’ve had something weighing on me for a few months now, and I’ve decided to share it with you. I am a dietitian, and I love nutrition. It’s fascinating to me. I learn something new everyday, and I love being able to help people improve …
Protein Shakes & Meal Replacements
One of the most common questions that I get asked from my clients is “which protein shake do you recommend?” Honestly, I don’t recommend any of them. I am a firm believer that God intended us to get our nutrients from food. Everything that our body needs can be gotten through the food that He …