Shelby Santin Nutrition Counseling

08/22/2023

If you want to inquire about scheduling an in-person appointment. Please email info@shelbysantinnutrition.com or schedule a discovery call on the website. Telehealth sessions also available for DC, MD and VA residents.

08/22/2023

If you are struggling with your relationship with food, you deserve treatment. Project Heal's post explains why some people who are struggling with disorder eating delay seeking support.

Popularized by Dr. Gaudiani of the Gaudiani Clinic, “sick enough” is the idea that someone may have an eating disorder but not be perceived as thin enough, struggling enough, etc., and will not be taken seriously nor gain access to the care they need because of that. In this week’s blog, Tara ...

07/31/2023

Labeling foods as "good","bad", "junk", "clean" etc. assigns a moral value to food and this value can be internalized which leads to guilt and shame after eating foods labeled as "bad." Food does not have moral value and all food provides our bodies with nourishment!

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07/24/2023

Disordered eating is common among children and adolescents. Early detection and intervention is key!

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07/18/2023

What leads to the development of an eating disorder is complex and the path to recovery can vary greatly from person to person. It is natural to compare your recovery to someone else's and it is helpful to remember to focus on celebrating how far you have come so far in your own process.

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06/23/2023

The serving size on a nutrition label is determined by the food manufacturer and does not necessarily reflect a "normal" portion. It definitely does not take into account your specific nutrition needs or what else you have eaten that day. Bottom line, using the serving size to determine how much to eat is a way to focus on numbers and restriction vs. listening to your body's internal cues.

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06/22/2023

It is officially summer! You are not alone if you are noticing an increased pressure to attempt to change your body. Here is your reminder that you can enjoy this season without changing your body. Try focusing on how summer activities makes you feel vs. what your body looks like doing them. Inability to be present and enjoy travels and plans with family and friends due to a preoccupation with food and body image may be a sign that you are struggling with your relationship with food.

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06/21/2023

Eating disorders do not "look" a certain way and your weight or BMI do not determine how much you may be struggling with food. It is common for people with eating disorders to feel undeserving of care or feel they have to wait until things get worse to reach out for help. Here is a reminder that if you are struggling with your relationship with food, you deserve care and treatment now.

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06/13/2023

Mealtimes during eating disorder recovery can be overwhelming. I will be holding a lunch time meal support group this summer. The purpose of this group is to provide a space for connection and community during a meal. The summer months can be a particularly difficult time due to shifting schedules and increase in diet culture talk on social media or among peers.
The group will be facilitated by a Registered Dietitian who will guide the group discussion. Specific nutrition recommendations will not be provided. Email info@shelbysantinnutrition.com to register or get more information.

05/26/2023

Do you feel guilty after eating certain foods? Here is a gentle reminder that all food provides your body with necessary nutrients and no one food or way of eating has moral value. And food is meant to taste good and be an enjoyable experience!

05/24/2023

Are you wondering if you may be struggling with your relationship with food? You are not alone. Eating disorder symptoms are normalized in diet culture. Here are signs that your relationship with food may be suffering and it's time to reach out for support.

Taking the first step to ask for help for an eating disorder or disordered eating can be scary. Working with a Registered Dietitian or therapist that specializes in disordered eating behaviors can help you have a peaceful relationship with food and your body again.

I offer 1:1 nutrition counseling. Schedule a free discovery call today: https://shelbysantinnutrition.com/contact-nutrition-counseling-va-md-dc/

05/15/2023

Growing up in an Italian family, food was so much more than just subsistence – it was how we communicated, how we showed love and care for each other, and how we celebrated special occasions. Food is more than just fuel, it is a source of connection. Therefore, when you’re struggling with your relationship with food, it can affect every aspect of life and make it hard to present or you may feel more isolated.

Are you struggling with your relationship with food? Schedule a discovery call for individual nutrition counseling: https://shelbysantinnutrition.com/contact-nutrition-counseling-va-md-dc/

05/12/2023

Happy Friday! This is your gentle reminder that you don't have to eat exactly the same every day. You may eat differently on the weekends because of a different schedule, sleeping in, more social activities or just because. A peaceful relationship with food incorporates flexibility.

Are you struggling with your relationship with food? I offer individual nutrition counseling. Schedule a free discovery call today: https://shelbysantinnutrition.com/contact-nutrition-counseling-va-md-dc/

04/24/2023

Working with a dietitian for the first time for eating disorder recovery can be overwhelming and it may be hard to know what to expect. Here a few ways how working with an eating disorder specialized dietitian can support your recovery. Ultimately, you are in the drivers seat of your recovery and a dietitians role is provide a space to explore your relationship with food and why it may be difficult to make a shift from negative food behaviors or thoughts.

If you have more questions about how a dietitian can support your recovery or are interested in making an appointment visit my website at shelbysantinnutrition.com.