6 Tips to Help with GI Discomfort During Eating Disorder Recovery - Dallas Nutritional Counseling, Advice from a Registered Dietitian and eating disorder specialist.
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 MoreRebecca Tilden Featured on The Modern Moms Roadmap to Balance Podcast -
The Modern Moms Roadmap to Balance Podcast - Navigating Picky Eating, Rebecca Tilden MCN, RD, LD, CEDS, eating disorder specialist for adolescents
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 MoreCasey Bonano Featured on The Modern Moms Roadmap to Balance Podcast - Body Image
The Modern Moms Roadmap to Balance Podcast - Breaking free from body image myths: a quick start guide to self acceptance and balance features Casey Bonano RD, LD, CEDS-S, dietitian and eating disorder expert
Read MoreDallas Nutritional Counseling is Now on TikTok
Dallas Nutritional Counseling is now on Tik Tok, follow along!
Read MoreBack to School, and Back to Sports - Sports Nutrition Tips for Your Athlete
Back to school, and back to sports - 5 nutrition tips for your athlete. It’s back to school and for many kids that also means it’s back to sports. That’s right, fall sports are already upon us. Those early morning practices may throw us off our normal routine so it’s important to plan ahead to help make sure your child is getting enough energy to fuel their busy day. Eating consistently and regularly throughout the day is a priority for all students as they head back to school and it can also be an important reminder that our student athletes require more energy to accommodate their increased physical activity that comes with playing sports. It can be overwhelming transitioning back to sports so we have come up with 5 tips to help you feel better prepared for the fall season.
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
Read MoreExercise During Eating Disorder Recovery
Exercise During Eating Disorder Recovery - Movement and exercise, although very important for mental and physical wellbeing, can be a complicated topic while in treatment of an eating disorder. It is important to recognize that the biggest challenge with adding physical activity or movement is receiving the benefits of physical activity without allowing it to trigger relapses during recovery.
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