Lisa Ellis RD MSW

05/01/2026

https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/health-wellness/2026/04/30/90s-diet-pills-glp1s-body-image/89821900007/

Diet pills fueled the thin beauty standard in the 1990s. Are GLP-1 pills sending us back in time? Experts share the differences and concerns.

04/30/2026

Kids learn so much by watching us, including how we approach food.

When they see us being curious, trying new things, and keeping different foods on the table without pressure, it helps make variety feel more normal over time.

Expanding our kids’ plates starts with ours 🍓🥑🍇

04/23/2026

Just a note: this doesn’t apply to neurodiverse kids or kids with sensory sensitivities 🤍

The other night my daughter was talking in her sleep and said “no, don’t put more broccoli on my plate” 😅

It reminded me how normal picky eating phases are.

If you’re in it right now:
1️⃣ Keep offering the food�Even if they’re not eating it yet, exposure still matters

2️⃣ Always include a safe food�Something you know they’ll eat so meals don’t feel stressful

3️⃣ Make it fun �Different shapes, cute utensils, switching things up
�Even touching or licking the food counts as progress!

This phase can feel frustrating, but it doesn’t last forever

04/16/2026

If food feels stressful, don’t blame yourself 🚫

There’s usually more going on underneath, like:
• not eating enough or going too long without food
• meals that don’t feel satisfying
• trying to follow too many food rules
• feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or disconnected

When your body isn’t getting what it needs, things can start to feel chaotic or out of control.

Working with a dietitian can help you make sense of it all and build a more steady, less stressful relationship with food 🤍

04/14/2026

Here is something you may need to hear today: you do not need to “undo” food with exercise!

A lot of us were taught that if we eat something like chips, we should balance it out at the gym. But movement shouldn’t be a punishment or a transaction.

It can be a way to clear your head, reduce stress, feel stronger, and stay connected to your life outside of food.

What if movement wasn’t about fixing what you ate… but actually supporting you? How do you think your relationship with movement would feel if that was the focus?

Also important question: what’s your favorite type of chip 👀

04/06/2026

“Procrastineating” is when food becomes the go to while you’re avoiding something that feels overwhelming like a bill, an appointment, or a task you’ve been putting off.

If you struggle with this, you’re not alone! It’s not about willpower it’s often about coping.

If hunger isn’t the problem, food isn’t the answer. If you’re wanting support in understanding your relationship with food in a more compassionate, weight neutral way, we’re here to help 🤍

04/03/2026

A lot of people believe that discomfort in their body means they need to fix it or find ways to control it. But more often, that disconnected feeling comes from being underfed, overwhelmed, and stuck in cycles that pull you further away from your body, not closer to it.

Feeling at home in your body isn’t about discipline, it’s about support. It’s eating enough. It’s having meals that actually satisfy you. It’s learning your cues instead of overriding them.

That’s where working with a dietitian can shift things. We’re not here to change your body, we’re here to help you feel better in it, with more steadiness, more clarity, and a lot less stress around food ❤️

If that’s something you’ve been looking for, you don’t have to figure it out alone!

03/27/2026

“Perfect eating” sounds good in theory… but in real life, it’s not something we can actually sustain.

Here’s the reality:
1️⃣ Life isn’t that controlled�Your schedule changes, your energy changes, your appetite changes. Trying to eat “perfectly” doesn’t leave room for any of that.�
2️⃣ It pulls you out of your body�Instead of listening to hunger, fullness, or cravings, you’re stuck in your head wondering if you’re doing it “right.”�
3️⃣ It leaves no room for enjoyment!�Food becomes something to manage instead of something you can actually enjoy. The foods you genuinely like or find fun start to feel “off limits” or like a problem to fix.�
4️⃣ It’s an impossible standard�There isn’t one perfect way to eat. Bodies need flexibility, variety, and consistency over time, not perfection at every meal.�
What works better is a more grounded approach ✨��Eating regularly. Including a mix of foods. Paying attention to your body. Making space for foods you enjoy, not just the ones you think you “should” eat. Letting it look different day to day.�
If you’re feeling stuck in food rules or all-or-nothing thinking, Integrating Nutrition would love to support you in finding a way of eating that actually feels sustainable 🤍�
We are currently accepting virtual clients! �
We can see clients in: AK, AZ, CO, CT, GA, HI, ID, IN, MA, MI, NH, NJ, NY, OK, OR, PA, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY.��Reach out today!

03/19/2026

Diet talk can show up anywhere, especially at the dining table 🍽️

Comments about “being good,” earning food, or needing to make up for a meal might seem harmless, but they can pull us further away from a peaceful relationship with food!

Shutting it down doesn’t have to be confrontational. It can be as simple as changing the subject, setting a gentle boundary, or reminding yourself that your plate doesn’t need to be explained or justified.

Protecting your peace around food *is* allowed.

What’s one way you’ve redirected diet talk before? 💬

03/16/2026

When food becomes a purity test, eating stops being about nourishment and starts being about getting it “right.”

Rigid food rules often disconnect us from our natural hunger, fullness, and satisfaction cues and can drain the joy from eating. Flexibility, curiosity, and self trust are what actually help rebuild a peaceful relationship with food.

03/10/2026

Many people are told that if they just followed the “right” rules around food, they would finally feel better about their bodies. But in reality, adding more restrictions, rules, and mental pressure around eating often makes body image distress worse.

Body image healing is not built through tighter control. It usually comes from learning to relate to food and your body with more flexibility, compassion, and trust.

Letting go of rigid rules can feel uncomfortable at first, but it can also create space for a more peaceful relationship with food and with yourself.

Hi 👋 I’m Suzy, a registered dietitian who helps people step away from food rules and reconnect with their bodies. I’m currently accepting new clients. You can learn more through the link in our bio 💻