ATX Nutritional Counseling

04/29/2026

As summer approaches, you may be feeling an increased pressure to change your body. From friends, family, or social media, diet culture messaging tends to get even louder this time of year reinforcing the idea that you need to control or fix your body for it to be “summer ready.” ☀️

If you are struggling with an eating disorder, this messaging is especially harmful, because it validates the lie your eating disorder tells you that you need to shrink yourself to feel worthy. 💛

This is your reminder that your body does not need fixing. It deserves care, nourishment, and respect. You deserve a summer filled with laughter, connection, and making memories. Do not let your eating disorder take away the fun and carefree moments you deserve to experience this summer. 🫶

04/22/2026

Something I hear often from clients is, “If I just lose a little more weight or reach this number, my eating disorder voice won’t be so loud.” 💭

What I remind them of is that this is the dangling carrot the eating disorder uses to keep them feeling trapped. 🥕 It convinces them that once they reach a certain goal, they’ll be free from the food rules and negative self-talk and finally able to relax. But when they get there, the goalpost moves again!

If you have been on this rollercoaster before or are currently on it, you know how exhausting it is.

The truth is the eating disorder will never truly be satisfied. The good news is that recovery isn’t found in chasing another number, it’s found in reconnecting with the parts of life that bring you joy, meaning, freedom, and peace. ✨🌿🤍

There is a life outside of your eating disorder, and you deserve to live it to the fullest. 🤍

04/16/2026

Our owner, Maggie Stenson, MCN, RD, LD, CEDS-C, had the pleasure of attending the open house yesterday! ✨ It was a great opportunity to reconnect with familiar faces in the Austin eating disorder community and celebrate the incredible network of compassionate, highly skilled clinicians serving our area. 🤍 We’re so grateful to be part of such a supportive and thriving community.

Empowered is a locally owned eating disorder intensive outpatient program created to serve adults seeking a more intimate, clinician-designed treatment model. 🌿 Their program focuses not only on healing behaviors around food, but also addressing the underlying factors that contribute to those behaviors. We’re honored to spotlight organizations making a meaningful impact in our community. 💛

03/22/2026

Helping you heal your relationship with food 🍽️ + your body 🙌

From one-on-one nutritional counseling to group support, we’re here to walk alongside you in your recovery journey. 💛✨

03/16/2026

We are so excited to share that our owner, Maggie Stenson, MCN, RD, LD, CEDS-C, was featured in the January edition of Georgetown Neighbors magazine! ✨

Georgetown Neighbors, a publication by Best Version Media, highlights the people, stories, and local businesses that make our community so special. Each month, the magazine is delivered to homes across Georgetown to help connect neighbors and celebrate what’s happening around town.

In the feature, Maggie talks about launching ATX Nutritional Counseling and the passion that drives her work supporting individuals and families in eating disorder recovery.

The article reflects on both the personal and professional journey that brought Maggie to Georgetown, from building a private practice rooted in compassionate care to creating a home with Marcus and their two cats. We’re so grateful to be part of such a supportive and welcoming community. 💛

03/11/2026

Our owner, Maggie Stenson, MCN, RD, LD, CEDS-C, serves on the Central Texas Eating Disorder Specialists (CTEDS) Board as the Education Chair. In this role, she oversees the planning and coordination of monthly educational meetings and special events.

This past Friday, .atx hosted their monthly meeting featuring guest speaker, Dr. Michael Lutter, who discussed the role that genetic mutations can play in increasing the risk of developing an eating disorder. 🧬

Dr. Lutter and Maggie were colleagues at from 2017-2019, making us especially grateful for the opportunity to see how he’s continuing to push eating disorder care forward. ✨

03/02/2026

As March begins, we are looking back at some of our favorite meals we have made over the month of February.

We know meal planning isn’t always easy, but our hope is that these ideas spark a little inspiration and help make planning feel simpler and more doable this week! 🍲🍽️🍛

As February comes to a close, we are looking back at some of our favorite meals we have made this month. We know meal planning isn’t always easy. Balancing different taste preferences, ever-changing schedules, and plain old decision fatigue can take the joy out of figuring out what’s for dinner....

02/23/2026

February is Eating Disorder Awareness Month 🤍

A time to shine a light on the very real and profound impact eating disorders have on individuals of all ages and backgrounds. This month is about encouraging early intervention, expanding access to compassionate, individualized care, and reminding anyone who is struggling that recovery is possible.

As this month comes to a close, we’re reflecting on the bigger picture by sharing a few statistics that highlight just how deeply eating disorders affect our communities. Here are just a few 👆

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02/18/2026

If you live in Austin or any major Texas city, chances are an H-E-B isn’t far away 🤍 It’s where I do most of our grocery shopping, and over time I’ve found a handful of convenience foods that have become true staples in our kitchen.

Convenience foods tend to get a bad reputation, but they can be incredibly supportive. They expand access to a wider variety of foods, save time, and reduce the mental load of figuring out how to prep meals for yourself or your family.

Because feeding yourself doesn’t have to be complicated to be nourishing!

Here are a few of my go-to convenience picks for veggies, protein, and carbs 👆Let’s make weeknight meals feel a little easier. Go to the link in our bio, to read more about these great H-E-B finds in our latest blog post 🥔🥦🍚

02/16/2026

If you live in Austin, chances are an H-E-B isn’t far away. It’s where I buy most of our groceries, and over time I’ve discovered several convenience food items that have become true staples in our kitchen. Convenience foods often get a bad reputation, but they can be a great way to increase variety of foods, save time, and reduce the mental load of figuring out how to prep meals for yourself or your family. Here are a few of my favorite options for veggie, protein, and carb sources!

If you live in Austin or really any major city in Texas, chances are an H-E-B isn’t far away. It’s where I buy most of our groceries, and over time I’ve discovered several convenience food items that have become true staples in our kitchen. Convenience foods often get a bad reputation. But in ...

02/11/2026

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, so in honor of this day that celebrates love and connection, we want to take some time to talk about cultivating self-love through promoting positive body image. Here are 3 tips to cultivate a more positive relationship with your body and some self-love this Valentine’s Day!

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, so in honor of this day that celebrates love and connection, we want to take some time to talk about cultivating self-love through promoting positive body image. As you navigate social media, diet talk amongst friends and family, and a myriad of other tri...

01/24/2026

If you’re a fellow Texan, your weekend plans probably involve bundling up, staying cozy, and avoiding the cold as much as possible. With colder temperatures keeping us at home, it’s the perfect time to lean into comforting meals that feel satisfying and bring the whole family together. I’m sharing three cozy, family-friendly recipes that are on repeat in our home right now! Go to the link below to check them out.

If you’re a fellow Texan, your weekend plans probably involve bundling up, staying cozy, and avoiding the cold as much as possible. With colder temperatures keeping us at home, it’s the perfect time to lean into comforting meals that feel satisfying and bring the whole family together. I’m sha...