Whole Self Nutrition, LLC

12/05/2025

Can Exercise Be a Healthy Part of Eating Disorder Recovery?

Caroline wrote this article for on exercise and eating disorder recovery. Swipe through to read the highlights and head to the link in bio to read more about:
- What are the benefits of incorporating exercise into eating disorder recovery?
- What are the risks of incorporating exercise into eating disorder recovery?
- How can I know if it’s okay to resume exercise?
- Best practices for incorporating exercise into recovery

12/04/2025

This article topic is near and dear to me! Thanks Ana Pruteanu, MS, RDN, CEDS-C, LDN, Jalia H., & Korrinna Kelly, RDN,CPT for your expert insight. Written for Equip.

"...is it possible to incorporate exercise into eating disorder recovery, even when it’s so closely intertwined with the eating disorder’s rules and values? The answer isn’t black-and-white and carries a significant amount of nuance (like most matters in the eating disorder world). Today, we’ll look at the benefits and risks of incorporating exercise into recovery, some ways to know whether you or your loved one is ready for movement, and how to reintroduce exercise in a safe way."

Eating disorders treatment often involves stopping harmful exercise behaviors, but can healthy movement be a part of recovery? Learn the risks and benefits of exercise during treatment, and expert advice on reincorporating it safely.

11/26/2025

Today we’re sharing a poem Caroline wrote that combines a therapeutic approach we integrate into our work with clients (internal family systems, or inner parenting) and a powerful emotional coping tool – poetry! 

I’ve been reading and writing poetry on and off since I was a kid, and found myself writing quite a bit while on maternity leave last fall. It’s a way for me to help express my feelings, my curiosities, and to make sense of my inner world and then try and share it (I highly recommend it if you’re looking for a new coping tool and haven’t tried it yet!). Most of the poetry I write is from my walks in nature, where I am most inspired and moved on a soul level. It’s not often that I share it with people other than my inner circle, but felt compelled to share a short one I wrote about this time of year.

11/20/2025

As the holiday season arrives it bring celebrations and traditions but it can also bring challenges, especially for those navigating an eating disorder or healing their relationship with food.
Here are 9 strategies for nervous system regulation to help make the holidays feel a little gentler and more manageable around food:

This post is based on the article Caroline wrote for a few months back called “Did You Know that Nervous System Regulation Can Help with Recovery? Here’s How.” Link is in stories!

11/19/2025

Protein has always had a health halo in the wellness world and now with the influence of social media, it’s bigger than ever. Yes, protein is important for your body but you can absolutely still enjoy foods that are not high in protein. When we start to believe that every meal or snack has to be “protein packed,” it can create guilt or shame around choosing foods that don’t fit that mold. So here is your reminder that you don’t need to justify your food choices by adding additional protein to it!

11/13/2025

Are “What I Eat in a Day” Posts Harmful or Helpful? Red Flags to Look For ⬇️

“What I Eat In a Day” posts are a popular type of content on social media that document what an individual person eats over the course of a day.

Swipe through this post to read about the red and green flags to look for with WIEIAD and head to the link in our bio for the full article Caroline wrote for

11/12/2025

Check out my latest for Equip! Thanks Jonathan Levine, LCSW, Tracy Colin, MS, RD and Ana Pruteanu, MS, RDN, CEDS-C, LDN for your expert insight.

https://equip.health/articles/food-and-fitness/what-i-eat-in-a-day-videos-eating-disorder-risk

Read on to explore how WIEIAD videos can be harmful (and the red flags of harmful content), green flags that indicate content may be helpful, and how to use social media for food and nutrition content in a healthy way.

“What I Eat in a Day” content has become popular on social media, but often, it can promote disordered eating behaviors or problematic diet culture beliefs. Learn to identify red flags of harmful WIEIAD posts, as well as green flags that the content encourages true health.

11/12/2025

The Importance of Carbs (and Fat): Understanding Your Body’s Needs in the Protein Craze

In the wellness world protein has always been the best or “healthiest” compared to the other macronutrients (carbs and fats) but even more so recently.

In this article Caroline wrote for she breaks down the importance of ALL the macronutrients and how to strike a (relative) balance of carbs, fats and proteins. Swipe through this post to read about the benefits of carbs, fats and proteins!

10/30/2025

Don’t let diet culture spook you into thinking that you are a bad person for eating candy tomorrow. You do not need to earn or justify it. 🎃🍫🍬

Remember all bodies need all kinds of food. Diet culture thrives on the shame and guilt that come from labeling foods as “good” or “bad.” You deserve to enjoy the food you want.

10/16/2025

Not Eating Enough? Here’s How (and Why) to Fuel Your Body Properly

Caroline wrote this article for on how and why to fuel your body. Swipe through this post to read the highlights and head to the link in our bio to read the full article!

10/09/2025

Save the date for a free webinar Nourishment Over Numbers with Whole Self Nutrition and Clarity Fitness! Head to the link in our bio to sign up 🔗

In this webinar, we’ll explore:
* An introduction to intuitive eating principles and how they can support both recovery and long-term well-being
* How to approach fitness/sport and nutrition without falling into rigid food rules
* Why weight is not the best marker of health and how to set meaningful goals outside of the scale
* Intentions you can set before or after your workouts to connect with your body in ways unrelated to weight loss

Participants will walk away with practical tools, fresh perspectives, and the encouragement to create a more positive relationship with both food and fitness.

Whole Self Nutrition is a weight-inclusive, eating disorder-informed practice dedicated to helping people heal their relationship with food, body, and movement. Our approach is rooted in compassion, flexibility, and evidence-based care. We believe nourishment should support your whole self!

New to Clarity Fitness? Your first class is FREE. Georgia’s first body positive fitness studio!

10/02/2025

Gentle reminder for today 🫶🏼