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09/27/2023

There is a misguided concept in the healthcare community that calling *besity a disease makes it less stigmatizing.

"Person first" language, where instead of saying *bese person, one might say "person with *besity" doesn't really make it any better.

The reason we don't spell out the full word is because the word itself is pathologizing.

It is defined by BMI, which is flawed in oh-so-many ways. Someone's body size alone does not indicate the presence of a disease.

Sure, people can experience disease at high weights, but they also experience them at low weights, and "average" weights and everything in between.

Calling a body size a disease is weight stigma, in no uncertain terms.

Because we know that weight stigma harms health, calling *besity a disease does NOTHING to actually improve the health of the people the healthcare system claims it wants to "cure".

But it does create more space for drug companies to come in with proposed treatments...

Treatments that interfere with someone's normal, healthy biological functioning, all in the name of reducing the impact of *besity.

It doesn't make sense.

Your body is not a disease.

We won't treat it like one.

09/25/2023

Weight Stigma Awareness week is September 25-29 this year.

Weight stigma harms all of us.

Violence and discrimination against humans based on body size is toxic to our health and wellbeing.

Stigmatizing experiences for individuals in large bodies are horrifyingly commonplace still in this country and around the world.

We are sharing some sobering statistics to kick off this week in hopes of raising awareness and building a groundswell of momentum for fighting back against weight stigma -- both overt and covert.

We invite you to join the conversation this week

09/20/2023

Have you thought about intuitive eating, but are afraid of losing the control around food? Are you worried that your body will just always want cake, cookies, and chips if you really honor your cravings?

We hear these concerns a lot from our clients, which is why we focus on helping our clients make peace with food (intuitive eating principle 3!)

Think about how you feel when you eat leftovers for a week straight, or, you wear a new article of clothing a few times. It kinda loses its appeal and gets less exciting right?

This is called habituation.

Once you give yourself unconditional permission to eat, your body's cravings will slowly start to change. Instead of wanting cake, cookies, and chips every day like you thought you would, if you incorporate these foods that may have once been "forbidden," they become "regular food" and lose their excitement and appeal.

So allowing yourself to have those "off limits" or "forbidden" foods is an important step in healing your relationship with food and learning how to trust your body.

We get that this is easier said than done. The dietitians at NourishRX are here to support you on this journey.

Join our Jumpstart to Intuitive Eating course to start making discoveries about your relationship with food and begin the healing process today!

09/18/2023

You have UNCONDITIONAL PERMISSION to eat.

That means there are no ifs, ands, buts, or shoulds about it.

All food is on the table because all food has value.

And whenever you start to worry about limiting certain foods or actively restrict foods, you're giving those foods more power than they really have.

Binge eating is often a response to restriction, or the promise of future deprivation ("Let me eat all this food today because the 'diet starts tomorrow'").

Working on giving yourself unconditional permission to eat helps to break this cycle.

Give us a 👊 in the comments below if you are working on allowing yourself permission to eat all foods.

09/15/2023

Save and share the ones that resonate most with you.

Your body isn't asking you to change it, it is asking for you to listen and to care for it.

For more affirmations you can keep with you at all times, visit the link below for a FREE download of 20 beautiful phone wallpapers with encouraging motivational messages.

https://nourishrx.com/affirmations-for-eating-disorder-recovery/

09/14/2023

Amy Poehler said it best!

Good for you, not for me. ✌

What someone else decides to do is their business and it has nothing to do with you or your situation.

Keep those boundaries strong and secure.

You're working on you.

You know what works and what doesn't work for you.

That's the compass you need to follow.

Share this with someone who needs to hear it today.

You got you.

09/13/2023

You might be wondering why we spend so much time talking about body image here on our socials, on the blog, and in our sessions with clients.

Because it's relevant.

Because body image can be so closely connected to our intentions around eating. How we see and perceive ourself matters.

Body image is about so much more than reframing the way we see ourselves.

It's about learning to respect and care for ourselves regardless of how we look, and nourishing your body is part of that process.

What questions do you have about body image?

We invite you to bring them with you to session with your RD, or to set up your first visit with us today. Visit https://nourishrx.com/appointments to book your call today.

09/12/2023

Body changes are difficult even without the added layer of society's obsession with an unrealistic thin ideal.

Making room for new clothes is emotionally and logistically difficult.

But if you're at the point where you are ready to say goodbye to clothes that don't support your current body, here are a few tips to help make the process of buying new clothes a bit easier.

1. Talk it through with someone you trust.

2. Make a list of the important pieces you need.

3. Start by going to just a few stores before going on a full-on spree.

4. Bring a support person with you.

5. Consider online shopping.

6. Buy more than one size. You can always return what doesn't fit later.

7. Focus on fit and comfort before looking in the mirror.

For even more support, visit the blog to learn more and find links to our favorite sites for size inclusive shopping: https://nourishrx.com/buying-new-clothes/

09/08/2023

You're back to school, which means the return of the school lunch.

Whether you're bringing a lunch with you from home or enjoying what the cafeteria has to offer (let's hear it for the schools with amazing lunches!) it's possible to enjoy a delicious, balanced lunch that can fuel you for whatever the rest of your day has in store.

Let's break it down.

We want to make sure your lunch has enough carbs to keep your brain sharp and focused. Make sure they are center stage in your meal -- don't be tempted to decrease portions of carbs just because Aunt Judy was talking about this over the weekend. Your brain NEEDS those yummy carbs and you get to enjoy them!

We also want to make sure to have a source of protein with our lunch so that we both feel satisfied until snack time and to support all the hard work our body is doing in the background. Trying to fight off school germs? You need protein for that!

Next up, fats! Make sure your meal has plenty of fats because these helpful foods will assist in nutrient absorption and keep you feeling satisfied & content after eating -- not to mention they support healthy skin and nails.

Jazz up your meal with a little flair of color from fruits or veggies along with something just for fun. Colorful foods are high in nutritional value, and fun foods are high in emotional value. We want to make sure you're prioritizing your physical health just as much as your mental health, and incorporating fun foods at lunch helps to support a healthy relationship with food for life.

Got questions?

We are here for that! 🙌

Comment the word "LUNCH" below and we'll send you a free guide to building a balanced plate. And remember our messages are always open if you have more questions! 💙

09/05/2023

We're back with even more support around swerving diet talk because it seems to be right next door no matter where you turn.

Give the blog a read and share it with someone who needs to hear it today. 💌

Because of the diet-obsessed world we live in, diet talk is all around us. Here are a few tips for navigating diet talk in your life.

09/04/2023

Setting the scene: It's the end of summer, the last weekend to celebrate before fall descends and we get sucked back into the busyness of school schedules, extra curricular activities, work events, and more.

Labor day weekend.

A time for celebration, relaxation and... diet talk?

UGH.

We know how it feels to be stressed about navigating diet talk at gatherings like a party this LDW.

So we want to invite you to choose your diet talk persona and decide how YOU want to support your boundaries this year.

You don't have to be anyone's educator if you don't want to, especially if the person spurring the diet discussions doesn't seem very reachable or teachable.

Sometimes the best thing to do is simply walk away from the conversation and there is no shame in choosing that for yourself this year.

Remember -- what's good for them, doesn't have to be good for you.

09/01/2023

If you're a parent or caregiver for a loved one you may or may not be familiar with the CDC growth chart for kids.

As dietitians who specialize in working with kids, teens and families, we are very familiar with this algebra-looking graph.

But we want to break down the wall a bit and empower you to know how to decipher it.

So you know what everyone is talking about when someone throws a percentile out or starts talking about weight restoration.

Start here:

Growth in both height and weight is normal and expected for ages 2-20 (and beyond).

There are growth charts for both boys and girls that are based on average height and weight data over time.

In general, growth is expected to follow a predictable pattern. If someone is in the 90%ile for weight as a toddler, their bodies are likely to continue to follow this 90%ile weight for age line as they grow up.

If a child's weight or height stays the same over a period of months or years, or they experience weight loss, their percentile will drop. This is usually a cause for concern and requires us to ask more questions to determine the cause.

The reason we want you to have this information is to both normalize weight gain over the course of childhood, adolescence, AND young adulthood...

and to empower you to speak up with concern if you recognize changes along with other red flags that signal your child may be struggling to nourish their body with enough food to thrive.

This is just a small example of what you can learn about in our Jumpstart to Eating Disorder Recovery course for parents & caregivers.

As a parent, you aren't expected to know exactly how to support your child through their recovery. But we know that you want to be there in the best way possible.

Click the here to learn more or register today! https://path.nourishrx.com/resource_redirect/offers/vc7aGx7f