Menopause involves hormonal changes leading to a gradual loss of menstruation and coincides with a host of physiological symptoms. Questions and recommendations about weight and weight loss are often centered in peri- and post-menopausal spaces due to assumptions that weight loss and prevention of weight gain can improve health, but is that the full picture?
Read MoreBody image is not a “women’s only” domain. Men’s bodies deserve respect regardless of body size.
Read MoreYou hear it all the time in healthcare settings: “You’re over the ‘normal’ BMI range. You need to lose weight to be healthy.” There’s the breakroom talk at work: “I’ve started a new diet so I can *finally* be at a healthy weight.” Subtle and not-so-subtle messaging insinuates that people in smaller bodies seem to have it all: health, wealth, acceptance, and happiness. BUT what is a “healthy weight” and how can we get there?
Read MoreWe all have a diet. How is yours best defined?
Read MoreMarch is National Nutrition Month. I wrote an article last year for Good Health magazine to support the 2015 theme: “Bite into a Healthy Lifestyle.” I thought I would repost the article here although this year’s theme is “Savor the flavor of eating right.”
Read MoreDecember 2, 2015 started out a normal day. I was in the office seeing clients and looking forward to meeting with Leslie and Brigid later that afternoon…
Read MoreRaise your hand if you look forward to going to the doctor…
Read MoreWhat makes a hero? A hero could be someone who saves lives or protects society from evil (like Superman), and a hero could also take the form of the person you strive to be.
Read MoreThe Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics hosted their annual Food & Nutrition Conference and Expo (FNCE) on October 3-6th, 2015 at Music City Center.
Read MoreWhere’s the weight neutrality?
Read MoreDear precious girl, I know you are in season of life when loving or even just being content and accepting of your body seems impossible.
Read MoreFootball season is here, and I've got the tailgating tips that will help you score the winning touchdown when it comes to fueling well on game day...
Read MoreWouldn’t you love to feel empowered to speak out when someone says, “You are so thin, how do you do it?” or “I’m way too fat to be eating this.”? These comments are NOT okay.
Read MoreI was feeling paralyzed by my pursuit of perfection...have you ever felt this way?
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