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We're just over 2 weeks into the New Year and it's okay if it's been a bit of a rough one for you. (And if it hasn't, and your year's going great so far, keep reading anyway - I've got a special mission just for you!) . This may be related to the frustration around goals or expectations you (or others) have for your life, although it doesn't have to be. . Maybe, for you, it's lots of sad news. Or uncertainty. Or worry. . Or maybe it's just a continuation of a really rough holiday season. . I feel you. I've had a bit of a rough start to the year. Things will be okay, and yet it's still tough to experience. . Self-care and taking time to check in with myself about what I need in each moment has been really helpful. So has talking with some of my friends and family members. . If you're experiencing something difficult, even if it's not as difficult as other people have it (because on the whole, we can be really good at dismissing our feelings, can't we?), reach out to someone. If you don't feel like you have anyone around, reach out to me. . Things will get better. It's challenging to experience difficult emotions, especially when we're taught to expect great things at the beginning of the year. . You're not alone. And you're worth making a fuss over. Even if you're an emotional mess, even if you're not sure if you're bothering someone. Find at least one person who can tell you that you're okay even if your year's not great so far. . And if your year *is* going great so far... be that person for someone else. Pay attention to the people around you, keep an eye out for someone to encourage today. . Lots of love to you! 💕 Shelly . PS - This post is an example of a Monday Motivation email that I send (you guessed it....) on Mondays to my email friends. If you'd like to get it weekly, join the fun at http://bit.ly/nutritionforlivingfully . . . . #intuitiveeating #HAES #nutritionmindset #dietitian #wellnesscoach #wellness #healthylifestyle #healthateverysize #travelhealthy #mindfuleating #youarebeautiful #mindsetiseverything #selfcompassion #bekindtoyourself #ittakestime #nondietdietitian #positivity #nobullying #nomorediets #positiveselftalk

My cereal has unicorns!! 🦄 . Hadn't had Lucky Charms for a really long time, but remembered they were good as a kid. . However... when I ate them, I realized they taste good to me only if I mix them with Rice Krispies so it's not as sweet. . The funny thing is that as a kid we used to have to dilute our cereal with less sweet cereal and I didn't like it that much (maybe because I had to do it, and restriction-rebellion interferes with intuitive signals) 🤔 Now, when I taste it at its full sweetness knowing it's not off limits, I realize I actually prefer less sweet cereal. . Also, the freeze-dried marshmallows used to be my favorite part. Now the texture bothers me a little. I dislike that "squeaky-shattering" feeling they make on my teeth, so I soak them in the milk or let them dissolve in my mouth vs chewing them, because as much as I dislike the texture, I still like their taste! . And yes, this could've gone just the other way as well. I could've found out that I LOVE it at full sweetness and could've eaten the whole box. And given my big sweet tooth, it's not entirely implausible. . And if that happened, I'd still be ok. I'd still be me, still be valid and worthy of doing Intuitive Eating, still be okay as a dietitian. . Most people who know me know I'm in a smaller body. Even if I wasn't... all those things would also be true. Our body size, profession, anything really, doesn't make it less ok or more ok to eat certain foods, those are *cultural* rules and biases. . As we continue in the holiday season, let's consider asking ourselves if we're holding assumptions about the people we meet, about foods, bodies, health, and worth as people. Let's treat others as we want to be treated, and remember that no food is off limits. . . . . . . . . #intuitiveeating #HAES #nutritionmindset #dietitian #wellnesscoach #wellness #healthylifestyle #healthytraveller #healthytravel #healthateverysize #travelhealthy #mindfuleating #youarebeautiful #mindsetiseverything #selfcompassion #bekindtoyourself #ittakestime #nondietdietitian #positivity #nobullying #nomorediets #positiveselftalk #bodypositivity #bodykindness #mindfulness #foodfreedom #antidiet #healthyholidays

Did you know dietitian services/ medical nutrition therapy can be paid for with flexible spending account (FSA) funds?* . For more details, FAQs, and info on nutrition counseling and FSAs, check out the Confident Nutrition Quick Guide to FSAs (link in bio, or bit.ly/fsaquickguide - no email required!) . . . *you may need a referral and/or letter of medical necessity to establish medical need for nutrition therapy, this post and pdf is for general information only. Check with your benefits administrator and personal healthcare team. . . . . . . . . . #intuitiveeating #HAES #nutritionmindset #dietitian #wellnesscoach #wellness #healthylifestyle #healthytraveller #healthytravel #healthateverysize #travelhealthy #mindfuleating #youarebeautiful #mindsetiseverything #selfcompassion #bekindtoyourself #ittakestime #nondietdietitian #positivity #nobullying #nomorediets #positiveselftalk #bodypositivity #bodykindness #mindfulness #foodfreedom #antidiet #healthcare #healthinsurance

Earlier this season, I was talking with someone about leaves, and how all the beautiful fall colors 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘢𝘭𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘺 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘧 when it comes out, green as can be. . Those vibrant colors are actually hidden by the chlorophyll (the plant chemical that gives leaves their green color). When the chlorophyll starts to break down, then the leaves "turn colors" - a transformation created by revealing what was already there, but hidden from sight for a season. 🍂🍃🍁. . You may feel like you're going through something right now. Or that you've been trying to make changes and nothing's working. Or that you have yet to really be who you want to become. . That's okay. . Maybe it's not yet the season. There are other things covering up what's already in you, waiting for the right moment to emerge. . And those things covering? Those can be beautiful in their own way. In the spring, the green looks fresh and amazing, a sign of new life and rebirth. . Each thing can be enjoyed in their season. We just don't get to choose the seasons. But know that 𝗶𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘀, 𝘀𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗱𝗼 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲, 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘄. . "If you've tried everything possible to get an outcome, and it just hasn't worked out as planned, stop trying so hard. Relax. Maybe the timing's not right. Maybe it wasn't in your best interests. Maybe while one door seems to be closing, another is opening." -𝘙𝘰𝘣𝘪𝘯 𝘚. 𝘚𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘮𝘢 . Wishing you appreciation in and of this season (whatever it is for you). 💕 Shelly . . . . . . . #intuitiveeating #HAES #nutritionmindset #dietitian #wellnesscoach #wellness #healthylifestyle #healthytraveller #healthytravel #healthateverysize #travelhealthy #mindfuleating #youarebeautiful #mindsetiseverything #selfcompassion #bekindtoyourself #ittakestime #nondietdietitian #positivity #nobullying #nomorediets #positiveselftalk #bodypositivity #bodykindness #mindfulness #foodfreedom #antidiet

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Really thoughtfully written article, and a challenging calling in to my fellow providers in thin bodies. twitter.com/bodylibphotos/… 2 months ago
Great article by @emilyfonnesbeck! Thanks for the find, @FionaWiller 💕 twitter.com/FionaWiller/st… 2 months ago
Not just for kids! Even as adults, labeling sweets or desserts as "treats" (or even as "sometimes foods" vs "always… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… 2 months ago

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