Unless you are one of those rare smart people who has eschewed all forms of media, social and otherwise, you have probably heard a lot of buzz about weight loss drugs like Ozempic® and Wegovy®. 

And with all of the glitter and pixie dust that is being thrown our way about how these drugs are changing lives, I wouldn’t blame anyone for giving them a strong look and so I want to give you some things to consider when making decisions for yourself about these drugs from a registered dietitian nutritionist who has a unique point of view on these medications.

My grandmother lived 100 glorious years and was vivacious right up until the week before she passed. 

She taught me a lot of things, she was a smart and wise woman, but one of the things I admired most from her is that she was a lifelong learner. On many topics in life, she never seemed to arrive at a place where she thought she had it all figured out, but instead, was curious. It was because of this that she shared a big food discovery with me…in her 90’s.

Body acceptance can be the key to a life that is a lot less stressful. That is easy and enjoyable. That is more healthy. More confident.

Have you ever looked at a picture of yourself and thought “Gah! Do I really look like THAT! Is that how people see me?????” 

These jeans you see here, they are my fav-or-ite, I LOVE these jeans. 

These jeans that you see here, they are also my 2nd pair. Not because something happened to the first pair, but because something happened to my body. 

You want to talk about someone who is on the precipice of losing her sanity? It is the woman who is asking this question.

This can come up at various times in a woman’s life but I see it most when a woman is in her late 30’s to late 40’s. 

Hello perimenopause, there you are. 

I have grown tired of being tired. There are things that I can do that I know make me feel better, more like myself. And I have found it difficult lately to take the time to do those things. Mostly because I am believing a lie that I have been trained to believe as truth, that if I take that time for myself that I am being selfish and everything will fall apart without me and I will have more work to do later as a result.

Somewhere in your late 30’s to mid 40’s, seemingly overnight, you suddenly gain weight. You don’t feel like you recognize your own body anymore and all the things you did in the past to slim down and fix it no longer seem to work. 

I am seeing that when women stop endlessly trying to make their bodies smaller, they ALSO start gaining more clarity about what they want and need in other areas of their lives AND they start asking for it and going for it. 

Over the past year, the passing of time is hitting me really hard…

Think about how you feel about your body and how much effort you have put into disliking it and changing it. How it impacts your day from choosing what to wear to feeling self-conscious or comparing your body to others.

 MOST women are doing this right alongside you.

We need to talk about three things you should know about stubborn belly fat. 

I am talking about that increase in belly fat that you may have experienced in your late 30’s to mid 40’s.

Hello perimenopause, there you are!

Challenges with food and disliking your body can be an intense and persistent struggle, you may even start to wonder, do I have an eating disorder?

I would like to start by saying that if you are even asking the question of “do I have an eating disorder?” even if only in those far recesses of your brain, then you are struggling more than you have to and you could benefit from support regardless of whether or not you have a diagnosable eating disorder.

Do you find yourself “saving up” or “making up” for food eaten. Do you help yourself “earn food” through exercise? This is common around the holidays, but here’s why it’s problematic.

What are you putting off until you lose ‘x’ number of pounds? Is it a vacation or cruise? Dating? Visiting friends or family? Having family photos taken? Going to that restaurant? Exercise? Taking that dance class you always wanted to take? Buying pants that fit better? Wearing shorts or a sleeveless top? Life is happening while you are waiting to be thin.

You child was just diagnosed with an eating disorder, and you have a million questions and concerns. Your child is already off to a good start because you’re reading this and you are going to get them the care they need. Here are some questions you may have:

Have you noticed that many cookbooks and recipes are designed to feed four or more people? What about people who live alone? Don’t we deserve to eat well too? Of course we do! Here are a few tips on planning for and preparing easy meals for one person.

You download the app and subscribe to the premium option. You’re serious this time. You follow the prompts. You follow all the advice you’ve been given. You just know this time you are going to see the results you’re wanting. Are we talking about dieting or dating? Or both?

Eating disorders are the second most common chronic medical condition during adolescence. Families can absolutely help reduce the risk of their child or teen developing an unhealthy relationship with food. Here are 5 things as adapted from the American Academy of Pediatrics.

You have questions. You were just diagnosed with PCOS and you have no clue what to do next! Or you have been diagnosed for awhile, but still feel like you’re not exactly sure how to manage your PCOS symptoms. You have questions and are looking for professional nutrition support, but where to go?

How do you know who to talk to? Here are 3 things to keep in mind when looking for a dietitian to work with: