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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 17, 20242 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 17, 20242 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 17, 20242 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 17, 20241 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 17, 20243 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 17, 20241 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 17, 20243 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 13, 20243 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 13, 20243 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 13, 20245 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 13, 20243 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 9, 20241 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 9, 20243 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 9, 20242 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 9, 20242 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?...
mariasylvesterterr
Sep 9, 20244 min read


are there benefits to mushroom coffee?
There is no clickbait more enticing, in my opinion, than the marketing for RYZE Mushroom Coffee. I receive close to 1 RYZE ad, reel, or...
mariasylvesterterr
Mar 23, 20243 min read


should you take a magnesium supplement?
if you know New Orleans, you know it's a chronic construction site. lucky for long-distance runners, that means porta potties abound....
mariasylvesterterr
Mar 23, 20243 min read


is reading a nutrition facts label a diet behavior?
It might feel like one if you associate nutrition information with your restrictive diet days [or have friends/family who fixate on the...
mariasylvesterterr
Mar 23, 20242 min read


a note on semaglutide shots
can we even have a neutral convo about this? it's hard to imagine something so polarizing ever being neutral. and, the experiences people...
mariasylvesterterr
Jul 13, 20237 min read
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