Food&Body Conversations; Carien Meyer RD/nutritionist South Africa

30/04/2026

I am often asked by my clients what I think that magical "perfect weight" is for them. The answer is multifaceted, BUT there is NO one-dimensional magical equation that can tell you that. Society's ideals and instagram opinions can definitely NOT help you!!

A well nourished (not undernourished) body will give the best clue to that answer, and even then, it is not one rigid number. Genetics, mental and emotional health, medication, health condition, dieting history, activity, and the season of your life all play a role.

As a society, we have definitely COMPLETELY lost the plot when it comes to true health and the unrealistic body expectations that come with that derailed message.

Does this resonate with you? Do you feel frustrated by society's ideals, or do you feel.lost without an external ideal to work towards? Let me know!

22/04/2026

I am a strong proponent of modeling the "how" of eating....and in the process, the "what" of eating falls into place. Daily family sit-down meals encourage healthy relationships on many levels...also with food , if we ensure the family meal table is a safe place, where food and conversation can be enjoyed without judgment and conflict. Enjoy sit-down family meals this week,even if you are a family of one!

20/04/2026

Learning new, supportive ways around food and your body can feel uphill, uncomfortable, and unsafe at times. But look out for the treasures that come along on this journey. When you realise the actual safety and support is found in new ways, and that it can become familiar and preferred♡♡♡.

09/04/2026

Uprooting disordered eating behaviours...

09/04/2026

Eating patterns, especially disordered ones, have roots-habits, coping, and ways of managing something underneath.

And roots don't come out all at once. It may take time....softening of the ground-building new ways to respond. Keep on uprooting and preparing the "soil"! Feeling despondent? Reach out to me if you need support and perspective. www.carienmeyer.co.za

06/04/2026

06/04/2026

Can we live IN our bodies again?

31/03/2026

What we promote as ‘healthy’ should work in real life—not just on paper. If it creates anxiety, constant second-guessing, or takes up too much mental space, it’s worth pausing and questioning "healthy." Sustainable health supports both your body and your mind - and other areas that contribute to health.

30/03/2026

Clip 3: (Following on the previous clips about why appearance tells you less about someone's health habits than you think). What we promote as "good" in the food space should also support our mental space.

30/03/2026

Clip 2: More on why we need to be careful about linking appearance and weight to people's health behaviours.

30/03/2026

Clip 1: Thoughts on bodies, appearance, and health. We are all tempted to fall into the trap of making assumptions about people's behaviours based on their appearance. As a dietitian who has worked with hundreds of people, I know how far this can be from the truth. But, I also know the pain it cause people when assumptions are made about them, without any context or perspective. Let's do better!

27/03/2026

Binge eating is a very misunderstood condition.