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"Body Image Blues? How to Navigate Triggers and Find Support This Holiday Season
Have you ever had one of those rough body image days and confided in a friend, partner, or roommate about it, only to be met with...
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mariasylvesterterr
Nov 213 min read
Meal Prepping for Self-Care: Easy Breakfasts, Balanced Meals, and Sustainable Habits
A thoughtful plan is, often, the most incredible form of self-care. It’s not flashy or glamorous, but it’s the kind of self-compassion...
mariasylvesterterr
Nov 213 min read
Is the fear of failure holding you back from making sustainable habits?
TL;DR: No one likes doing things they're bad at, right? What if you stuffed your fear of failure and your perfectionism in your back...
mariasylvesterterr
Nov 214 min read
10 ways out of a food rut
TL;DR: Food ruts, especially in the summer, can really suck. My best advice? Lean into 'shiny object' syndrome' to invite yourself out of...
mariasylvesterterr
Sep 172 min read
get back on track using a non-diet approach
Let me reframe this weekly itch for you. You may not need to 'start over.' You might just need to know where to start . How many "I'll...
mariasylvesterterr
Sep 172 min read
a dietitian’s approach for finding joy in difficult seasons of life
TL;DR: Life feels so heavy sometimes. So heavy you might wonder, what's the point of carrying it all? I encourage you to remember the joy...
mariasylvesterterr
Sep 172 min read
are girl push-ups beneficial? The truth about exercise modifications
There's no such thing as girl push ups. What does that even mean, Brad? A girl can want to progress her push-up and not feel like every...
mariasylvesterterr
Sep 171 min read
ask yourself these 6 questions if you’re worried about sugar and fruit
If you're still worried about the fruit carbs... I want you to ask yourself why: fear of eating too many carbs? worried about overall...
mariasylvesterterr
Sep 173 min read
does fruit have too many carbs? Learn the truth about fruit and sugar.
TL;DR: We get a little all-or-nothing on fruit. It's either "too many carbs!!" or "can I just eat fruit for my meals?" below is a...
mariasylvesterterr
Sep 171 min read
are what I eat in a day videos a diet culture practice? Try this intuitive eating approach to nutrition
Honestly, this is one of the reasons dieting and “what I eat in a day to eat X grams of protein” is so attractive: rules, straightforward...
mariasylvesterterr
Sep 173 min read
4 ways to use rotisserie chicken for meal prep when it’s too hot to turn on the oven
TL;DR: The heat is exhausting. If your energy + appetite are low, you can keep it simple and sturdy. Scroll down for 4 quick meals...
mariasylvesterterr
Sep 133 min read
10 tiny habits for a nourishing week
TL;DR: Don't discount the little things. The small shifts, actions, and reframes. The little things, like legos, stack up to form tall,...
mariasylvesterterr
Sep 133 min read
can I improve my mental health on Instagram? Don't let diet content kill your confidence
TL;DR: No matter how loud they may seem, your insecurities cannot be guessed just by looking at you. You can set yourself up for...
mariasylvesterterr
Sep 135 min read
can you get back on track with nutrition and exercise with an anti-diet approach?
TL;DR: Haven't exercised in a while? Feeling caught up in work? Not taking time for yourself? Your all-or-nothing thinking might say the...
mariasylvesterterr
Sep 133 min read
intuitive eating: compassionate or chaotic?
For many, intuitive eating ushers in an era of healing after decades of dieting. For others, it can feel... confusing & chaotic. How do...
mariasylvesterterr
Sep 91 min read
sorry Netflix, eating eggs is not the same as smoking a cigarette!
Netflix documentaries about food work overtime to send home a pointed nutrition message. Unless we are immediately convinced into a new...
mariasylvesterterr
Sep 93 min read
can I improve my cholesterol and still eat eggs?
TL;DR: eggs can absolutely be a part of a healthy, nutritious food intake. While recommendations vary depending on a person's current...
mariasylvesterterr
Sep 92 min read
how to make meal prep easy
A lunchtime walk? A freshly cleaned emotional support water bottle? A midday office stretch break? A few easy meals planned? At the...
mariasylvesterterr
Sep 92 min read
how to quit stressing about getting your nutrition labs done
i'm getting my labs done this week It's common for your weight and lab results to feel like a report card for your eating and movement...
mariasylvesterterr
Sep 94 min read
are you eating ingredients you can't pronounce?
TL;DR: you're an organic chemistry class away from being able to pronounce most food ingredients. A better gauge of healthfulness?...
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