Natalie Thompson - Accredited Practising Dietitian

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Natalie Thompson - Accredited Practising Dietitian

Hi! I’m Natalie Thompson, a non-diet Dietitian (APD, CEDC, AccSD). Please contact me for support. 😊

Helping people struggling with nutrition & body image nurture positive relationships with food and body. Details at delectabledietetics.wordpress.com or http://eepurl.com/bOpNyv

07/09/2025

"Intuitive eating makes me feel ____."

For some, it’s freedom. For others, it’s scary, frustrating, even confusing.

There’s no right answer—just your experience.

Let’s unpack it together, with compassion and without shame. What comes up for you when you hear intuitive eating?

01/09/2025

Intuitive eating may not be helpful for you right now.

And that’s okay.

If you’re navigating complex medical needs, disordered eating, trauma, or disability—trusting hunger/fullness cues might feel impossible.

You haven’t failed. You just need a different kind of support. Let’s meet you where you are.

Reach out when you are ready.

25/08/2025

"Nutrition isn’t a tick the box and you’re done kinda thing."

It evolves as you do - through every season, every situation, challenge, and every win.

A client recently realised they’re 55 years old and still eating fast, not because they want to, but because raising 3 young kids taught them to. Her kids are all grown up now...

Your habits have history. Let’s explore them with curiosity, not judgment.

What have you noticed about your eating habits that you weren't giving any thought to?

18/08/2025

Can you feel your hunger and satiety cues?

Your body is always sending you signals about when it’s time to eat and when it’s time to stop.

But diet culture (i.e. constant calorie counting, food restrictions, emotional eating habits) and busy schedules often drowns out these natural cues, leaving you feeling disconnected from your body’s wisdom.

Hunger and satiety cues are your body’s natural way of telling you when to eat and when to stop.

🍽️ Hunger: A physical, psychological or emotional sensation that signals your need for food.
🛑 Satiety: The feeling of fullness and satisfaction after eating.

Learning to tune into your cues is key to finding food freedom. Here’s how you can reconnect:

✨ Pause and check in with yourself before, during, and after meals.
✨ Notice physical signs of hunger (stomach growling, low energy) and fullness (comfort, ease).
✨ Trust your body to guide you—it’s smarter than you think.

Trust yourself to decide what and when to eat—it’s your body’s superpower when you are well.

Can you feel your hunger and satiety cues today?

Take a moment to tune in.

29/07/2025

Check out this article I contributed to The Advocate, the offical publication of magazine, Winter 2025 issue:

‘Gut feeling: How diet and hydration can support bowel health for neurological conditions’. 🎉

Read it on page 24 via Check out this article I contributed to The Advocate, the offical publication of magazine, Autumn 2025 issue:

‘A Healthy Perspective: Health, not weight, is a priority in a holistic approach to wellbeing’. 🎉

Read it on page 28 viahttps://www.spinal.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/24959-Advocate-Winter2025-v8-DIGITAL.pdf

Enjoy the read!

14/07/2025

I think nature knows what our bodies really need - freedom, softness, power, and space.

I talk a lot about our relationship with food and our bodies - but standing in front of one of the most amazing waterfalls in Far North Queensland, I’m just as interested in where we let our bodies be.

Wild places. Real light. Enough room to breathe deeper than oppressive rules.

No “shoulds.” No numbers. No fixing.

Just flesh and wind and waterfalls.

Your body belongs out here - exactly as it is.
Wrapped in whatever makes you feel strong, soft, alive. A dress. Tights. A swimsuit. Nothing fancy - just yours.

This is the non-diet life.

Not just food, but summits, creeks, wet hair and skin warmed by sun.

Your body is allowed to take up space. It’s allowed to look beautiful and muddy at the same time.

It’s allowed to be here. You are allowed to be here.

Where have you taken your incredible body lately?

17/06/2025

🧡 It’s Dietitians Week! 🧡

This week I’m celebrating the privilege of doing work that matters, with people who matter.

For 17 years, I’ve walked beside individuals and families navigating food, bodies, health, ageing and disability. From PEG feeds to picky eaters, from pressure injuries to perimenopause—I’ve learned that nutrition is never just about nutrients.

🧩 It’s about trust.
🧩 It’s about dignity.
🧩 It’s about showing up with compassion over control.

As a non-diet, HAES-aligned dietitian, I offer partnership over meal plans and weigh-ins. I help people reconnect with their bodies, eat with less fear, and find sustainable, meaningful ways to care for themselves—without shame.

To my clients, families, mentors, and colleagues: thank you!
You’ve taught me that food is powerful—yes—but people are more powerful.

Here’s to the kind of dietetics that leaves space for joy, autonomy, and healing.

Happy Dietitians Week. 💫

06/06/2025

You wouldn’t starve your car of fuel, why would you do this to yourself?

Would you drive your car on empty? Of course not. So why starve your body of the fuel it needs?

Your body is your most important vehicle—it deserves consistent, reliable fuel to keep you going strong.

⚡ Without proper nourishment:

You feel sluggish and tired.
Your brain struggles to focus.
Your mood takes a hit.

✨ With consistent fueling:

You have energy to enjoy life.
You feel steady, focused, and ready for anything.

When you don’t fuel your body properly, it’s like running on fumes:
⚠️ Low energy and focus
⚠️ Increased cravings
⚠️ Mood swings
⚠️ Risk of burnout and exhaustion

More energy to enjoy your day
✨ Stable moods and focus
✨ Better overall health
✨ The ability to do what you love

Fueling your body isn’t optional—it’s essential.
What’s one way you’ll fuel yourself today?

16/05/2025

“In short, normal eating is flexible. It varies in response to your hunger, your schedule, your proximity to food, and your feelings.”
— Ellyn Satter, 2015 [see the full quote below].

Normal eating isn’t about perfection—it’s about balance and flexibility. It’s:
🍴 Eating when you’re hungry and stopping when you’re satisfied.
🍴 Sometimes eating more, sometimes eating less.
🍴 Having dessert because it sounds good, not just because you ‘earned’ it.
🍴 Skipping a meal or snack when life happens—without guilt.

Normal eating means:
✨ Trusting your body to guide you.
✨ Allowing all foods without labeling them ‘good’ or ‘bad.’
✨ Honoring hunger, fullness, and satisfaction—even if it doesn’t look the same every day

Normal eating is not a rigid set of rules—it’s about finding what works for YOU.
What does normal eating look like for you today?

Full Normal Eating definition:
“Normal eating is going to the table hungry and eating until you are satisfied. It is being able to choose food you like and eat it and truly get enough of it -not just stop eating because you think you should. Normal eating is being able to give some thought to your food selection so you get nutritious food, but not being so wary and restrictive that you miss out on enjoyable food. Normal eating is giving yourself permission to eat sometimes because you are happy, sad or bored, or just because it feels good. Normal eating is mostly three meals a day, or four or five, or it can be choosing to munch along the way. It is leaving some cookies on the plate because you know you can have some again tomorrow, or it is eating more now because they taste so wonderful. Normal eating is overeating at times, feeling stuffed and uncomfortable. And it can be undereating at times and wishing you had more. Normal eating is trusting your body to make up for your mistakes in eating. Normal eating takes up some of your time and attention, but keeps its place as only one important area of your life.
In short, normal eating is flexible. It varies in response to your hunger, your schedule, your proximity to food and your feelings.” (Ellyn Satter, 2015).

24/04/2025

Check out this article I contributed to The Advocate, the offical publication of magazine, Autumn 2025 issue:

‘A Healthy Perspective: Health, not weight, is a priority in a holistic approach to wellbeing’. 🎉

Read it on page 28 viahttps://www.spinal.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/24928-Advocate-Autumn2025-v14-DIGITAL.pdf

Enjoy the read!

07/04/2025

MYTH: “I’m not as active as I once was, so I don’t need to eat as much.”

TRUTH: Your body needs food every day—not just for exercise, but for everything it does to keep you alive and thriving.

Even if you’re not as active, your body still:
🔥 Keeps your heart beating
🔥 Powers your brain to think and focus
🔥 Repairs and rebuilds your cells
🔥 Supports immune function
And so much more no matter your activity level!

Restricting food because of a change in activity can actually harm your health.

Restricting food when you’re less active can:
⚠️ Slow your metabolism
⚠️ Leave you feeling tired or weak
⚠️ Increase cravings and overeating later
⚠️ Negatively affect your mood and focus

Instead of cutting back, focus on:
💡 Eating meals that leave you energised and satisfied.
💡 Trusting your body’s signals for hunger and fullness.
💡 Recognising that nourishment isn’t earned through movement.

Your body needs nourishment every day, regardless of how much you move.

Instead of focusing on eating less, focus on eating enough to feel:
💡 Energized
💡 Satisfied
💡 Balanced

💬 What’s one way you’ll nourish yourself today? Let’s talk about it in the comments!

31/03/2025

Your body deserves respect, even if you don’t like it.

Respecting your body isn’t about loving every part of it all the time—it’s about showing up for it, just like it shows up for you every single day.

Body respect is about:
💡 Feeding it enough to fuel your day
💡 Letting it rest when it’s tired
💡 Moving in ways that feel good, not punishing
💡 Speaking to yourself with kindness

You don’t have to love your body to treat it with care and respect. Start small and show up for yourself.

What’s one way you can show your body respect today? Let’s inspire each other in the comments.

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