An intro to Intuitive Eating!

March 10, 2020 by simplynutrition

What exactly is "Intuitive Eating"? Caroline, here - In addition to being a Dietitian, I am also a Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor, which simply means I am lucky enough to have been able to receive extra training in helping my clients on their journeys with intuitive eating. So I figured I'd share a little introduction into what intuitive eating exactly is, for those that maybe have heard the term, but aren't too sure what it means. Here we go! In a nutshell, intuitive eating is an evidence-based Read more [...]

Cultivating Positive Body Image

February 4, 2020 by simplynutrition

What do you think of when you hear the phrase, "body image"? The true definition of body image is "one’s thoughts, perceptions, and attitudes about their physical appearance." It can be positive, negative, or in between, and it often can ebb and flow! It encompasses: What you believe about your own appearance (including your memories, thoughts, and generalizations).How you feel about your body, including your overall size, height, shape, and weight.How you physically experience or feel Read more [...]

March 5, 2019 by simplynutrition

Come as You Are- NEDA 2019 Last week was the celebration of National Eating Disorder Awareness week.  This year, the theme of NEDA week was “come as you are.”  Eating disorders can come in all shapes and sizes.  They do not discriminate based on color, size, race, background, or socioeconomic status.  Eating disorders do not always have to look the same.  And many times, they do not result in extreme weight loss and/or underweight categorization.  Therefore, Read more [...]