We are thrilled to welcome back our team member Megan Good RD, LD, CEDS. Megan has spent the last couple of months on maternity leave. Megan is a highly sought after eating disorder dietitian with extensive experience at every level of care. Megan has capacity to take on new clients at this time and is scheduling both in-person and virtual sessions. Megan specializes in eating disorders, disordered eating, Intuitive Eating, body image, life transitions, and college age clients.
Read MoreRinging Body Neutrality Into the New Year
Body positivity was created to address the way body image influences mental health and overall well-being. However, there are a few problems with body positivity. According to Psychologist Susan Albers, Psy.D., “body positivity is a subset of toxic positivity. Some feel that it blames people for how they feel based on their mindset. It can also push people into trying to feel something that they don’t.” Although the intentions behind body positivity is admirable, unconditionally loving one’s body can seem unrealistic, because many people report being unhappy about themselves. Another criticism of body positivity is that it can be non-inclusive to people of color, disabled, and LGBTQIA+ communities. Body images that are often portrayed in body-positive messages still conform to a specific beauty ideal.
Read MoreTime to Ditch The Fitness Trackers
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.
Read MoreEverything You Need to Know About Ozempic
Everything you need to know about Ozempic and eating disorders. People are always looking up quick, easy ways to lose weight. One popular solution to weight loss is misusing appetite suppressants, known as weight loss pills. However, people are beginning to use diabetic medications for weight loss when they are not even diabetic. A diabetic medication that has been buzzing around the Internet lately is called Ozempic.
Read MoreAdditional Monday Appointments Now Available
We are thrilled to announce our team member Lauren Heidenreich, RD, LD has increased her availability with the practice and is now offering in-person and virtual appointments Monday mornings. Lauren specializes in eating disorders, disordered eating, enteral nutrition, complex medical conditions, and supporting families of clients.
Read More10 Tips to Surviving the Holiday Dinner Table
The holiday rush begins with Halloween and does not really slow until after the new year. Media, marketing, and cultural messages pertaining to the festivities begin to flood our lives. On one hand we are encouraged to pig out on candy, stuff ourselves with pie, but then we are told to vow complete change in habits and become the best (looking) version of ourselves. What a confusing roller coaster of sentiment….
Read More5 Tips for Surviving the Halloween Candy Bowl
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Read MoreNow Offering Nutrition Therapy Nights & Saturday Appointments
Dallas Nutritional Counseling is now offering night and weekend appointments for nutrition therapy and eating disorder treatment.
Read MoreDallas Nutritional Counseling is Now on TikTok
Dallas Nutritional Counseling is now on Tik Tok, follow along!
Read MoreA Conversation About Body Image with Food Freedom Fertility
Dallas Nutritional Counseling owner, Casey Bonano RD, LD, CEDS-S, had the honor of being featured on an Instagram live with Lindsey of Food Freedom Fertility. During this conversation Casey and Lindsey discuss body image, period loss, how to deal with weight loss talk, how to begin to improve your body image, and so much more
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