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5 Things I learned starting a nutrition private practice
When I got to the point in my life that I thought about starting my nutrition private practice, it was a bit of 'duh' moment for me. See, I come from a large family of entrepreneurs and have always worked for myself or someone else since I was 14 years old. So, while...
5 Body Neutrality Tips for College Students
Hi everyone! My name is Maybrie Eubanks, and I am a fourth-year student at UGA studying Dietetics and Culinary Science and Nutrition. I have been extremely lucky to be placed with Courtney at Vickery Wellness to complete my practicum this semester. I am currently in...
A dietitian’s guide to breaking free from emotional eating
It's no secret that food can be comforting. When we're feeling sad, anxious, or stressed, food can be a way to soothe our emotions. But for some of us, food can also become a source of stress. We may turn to food for comfort more often than we'd like, causing us to...
What is an Intuitive Eating Dietitian?
Intuitive eating is a way of eating that allows you to finally ditch the diets and figure out what works best for YOU. So, what exactly does that look like? And who should consider working with an intuitive eating dietitian? Keep reading to find out! What is intuitive...
Is Intuitive Eating a weight loss diet?
If you are reading this, then I'm guessing that you have often wondered, 'Is Intuitive Eating a weight loss diet?' It's an alluring thought... food freedom AND guaranteed weight loss?! Most people are familiar with dieting. You know, counting calories, weighing food...
How to spot fake Intuitive Eating
It’s hard to know who to trust when it comes to healthy eating advice. One day, you’re told to cut out carbs, and the next day you’re supposed to load up on them. It seems like everyone has a different opinion on what’s best for your body. So how can you know if...
How to eat intuitively for two
Hello everyone! My name is Laney Jones, and I am a fourth-year student at UGA studying Dietetics and Spanish. I am extremely fortunate to be completing my practicum with Courtney at Vickery Wellness. I am hoping to become a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist so that I...
Breaded & Baked Salmon Recipe
Blast from the past I'm going to be uploading some recipes from an oldddd blog I had once upon a time in grad school. So, let's kick it off with one of my favorites that I still come back to frequently: Breaded & Baked Salmon! When I blogged during grad school, it...
5 Harmful Myths Diet Culture Wants You to Believe
It's a vicious cycle. You're unhappy with your weight (or feel the need to change it because of the anti-fat society we live in), so you give in to diet culture and go on the latest diet and exercise program that promises results. But then it doesn't work out (pun...
5 Ways Anorexia and Starvation Affects the Body
Anorexia nervosa is a serious condition that can have life-threatening consequences. Contrary to how the media portrays anorexia, it is not just about being thin and having a low weight. Anorexia also affects the way your body functions. The National Eating Disorder...
5 signs a loved one may have bulimia nervosa
It's not uncommon for people with eating disorders to hide their condition from loved ones. This can be especially true if the person is struggling with bulimia nervosa, which often takes the form of binging and purging. It's important to know how to identify these...
Is intermittent fasting disordered eating in disguise?
It's one of the most popular diet trends in America. It promises weight loss, more energy, and better health. But, for many women struggling with a history of disordered eating, intermittent fasting can feel like a slippery slope to relapse. What is intermittent...
How Health at Every Size and Intuitive Eating work together
Have you ever wondered what the difference is between Intuitive Eating and Health at Every Size? Or maybe you just want to learn more about both of these topics? In this post, I will cover these two approaches and discuss how Intuitive Eating and Health at Every Size...
Recipe: Vegetarian Skillet Gnocchi
What IS gnocchi? (and how the heck do you pronounce it?) I started using this gnocchi recipe several years ago and it is still in my regular rotation! If you are wondering what gnocchi is (and how to pronounce it), then here you go: nyow-kee (click to hear it as well)...
One Dietetics student’s journey from diet culture to food freedom
This is a guest post from my dietetic practicum student, Caroline Jones. Caroline is studying dietetics at the University of Georgia. Thank you for being vulnerable and sharing your story, Caroline. Hi everyone! My name is Caroline Jones, and I’m a fourth-year student...
5 Ways to start accepting your body
Today I am sharing 5 ways to start accepting your here and now body. First, I think that it is important to start by asking yourself: how do you feel in your body right now? Do you feel that your body or any parts of your body are strong? What parts of your body feel...
10 Non weight loss related intentions for the new year
Saying Goodbye (& good riddance) to 2020 The year 2020 was hard for many of us, but I hope that we can find some glimmers of positivity from this past year. Let us start by focusing on these 10 non weight-loss related intentions for the new year. For my family, we...
The surprising dangers of dieting
You are probably thinking one of two things right now. One is that when I say the dangers of dieting, you think that I mean only fad diets that are *drastic.* Two is that you think you think I only mean diet pills or supplements. Let's start with a few statistics: The...
What’s for dinner?
Get my Meal Planning 101 Webinar AND Handouts to learn the exact method I use for meal planning with clients. Finally, a way to meal plan that isn’t related to diet culture!
