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7 Things Not to Say to Someone with an Eating Disorder
Do you know someone with an eating disorder or perhaps suspect that someone you know may be struggling? Do you want to help someone with an eating disorder but just don’t know what to do or say? Maybe they suddenly eliminate foods and go vegetarian, vegan or keto (whatever the diet of the day may […]
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6 Ways to Start Having Fun With Food
Let’s be real – It can be hard to feel good about having fun with food: our choices, when and if to eat, what to eat. Period. With a culture that glorifies dieting and thinness, thinking of food as a pleasurable experience can be tricky. Diet culture wants us to believe that food must be perfect. Made with […]
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Are you fed up with fighting your body?
The days are getting longer, hotter and we are all starting to come out of the COVID hibernation, which can lead to a lot of internal negative self talk about our bodies. That itty bitty, S@%%& committee in our head can have some serious pull even when we have been working on it for a […]
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When you think of nutrition what words come to mind for you?
With a lot of my clients, I hear all too often that nutrition means learning the idea that certain foods are “healthy and good,” while others are “unhealthy and bad.” All of this with an emphasis on avoiding the foods labeled “unhealthy” and sticking to strict nutrition food rules in an effort to live a […]
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How to Build YOUR Plate?
Do you know how to build a balanced plate? When’s the last time you asked yourself, “What do you feel like eating? or “What sounds good to eat?” They seem like such simple questions yet so many of our clients have a hard time answering them. And for many of our clients, feeling a sense […]
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Body Image Support Group in Austin
Ready to build a better relationship with your body? In the body image support groups, you will gain insight into how your relationship with your body is often driven by emotion. Group members will learn how to build self-compassion and understand their bodies better. The group will foster understanding about how poor body image, lack […]
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What is Weight-Inclusive Care?
What is weight-inclusive care and how does it differ from the care I may have received in the past? Weight-inclusive care gives clients the tools to focus on behaviors within their control, rather than on weight-related goals that may or may not be achievable. Many people desire to be treated under a weight-inclusive care lens, […]
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Stress Awareness Month and Women’s Health
Stress and Women’s Health Linked April is Stress Awareness Month, and the importance of women’s mental health has never been more evident. The CDC reports 2 in 5 adults are experiencing mental health struggles — and disproportionately amplified amongst women. The numbers don’t lie Burnout has been amplified to a whole new level with 53% […]
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A Weight-Neutral Approach to Health and Fitness Instruction
A focus on weight loss can affect many individuals negatively. This article will describe a weight-neutral approach to health and fitness instruction. Problems with weight-focused paradigms are discussed, as are strategies for becoming a weight-neutral instructor. Original Article by Souza, Brian J. M.S. in ACSM Journal Health and fitness professionals often work with clients who have weight […]
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