One of our dietitians, Megan Good, was recently featured on Connections Chat, a podcast connecting industry leaders and professionals in various areas of the workforce to learn about and address the mental health needs they see in their areas of work, and also to educate the general public about mental health and resources available to them. The podcast’s goal is to engage, educate, identify, and discuss mental health and the gaps in services and knowledge relating to the mental health field.
During this episode Megan and Lauren discuss Megan’s introduction to the nutrition field and how she constantly saw disordered eating behaviors, chronic dieting, and undiagnosed eating disorders among her clients in general practice. Through the help of a colleague, Megan was introduced to Intuitive Eating and began educating herself on the negative effects of dieting. Lauren and Megan discuss what intuitive eating looks like and the work Megan does with clients.
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Before using fitness devices and apps, ask yourself whether your motive is related to body dissatisfaction or health. Being self-aware of your feelings can help you recognize if using a health tracker is impacting you in a positive or negative way. If you notice that you are obsessed with tracking and it is interfering with your life, you may want to listen to your body instead. Your body has the ability to tell you what foods and movements feel right for you. When you implement mindful eating and movement, these parts of your life become much more flexible and enjoyable.