Intuitive Eating

Embrace a healthier relationship with food

Transform your relationship with food through Intuitive Eating counseling. Personalized, weight-inclusive guidance helps you find joy in eating and trust your body. A compassionate approach empowers you to break free from diet culture, improve emotional well-being, and achieve lasting health.

What to Expect

Nutrition therapy interventions for improved long-term outcomes

In Intuitive Eating counseling, you can expect to develop a positive relationship with food, enjoy eating without anxiety or guilt, and improve your emotional well-being. You'll achieve better health outcomes through balanced nutrition and gain confidence in your eating habits and body image.

Benefits of Intuitive Eating Counseling

Develop a Positive Relationship with Food Enjoy eating without anxiety or guilt.

Improve Emotional Well-Being Reduce stress and improve your overall mental health.

Enhance Physical Health Achieve better health outcomes through balanced nutrition.

Gain Confidence Feel more in control of your eating habits and body image.

Common Concerns We Address

  • Rejecting Diet Mentality: Letting go of restrictive diets and harmful food rules.
  • Honoring Hunger and Fullness: Learning to recognize and respond to your body's natural signals.
  • Making Peace with Food: Allowing all foods into your diet without guilt or shame.
  • Respecting Your Body: Accepting your natural body shape and size.

Topics We May Discuss

  • Rejecting diet mentality and harmful food rules
  • Recognizing and honoring hunger and fullness cues
  • Making peace with food and overcoming guilt
  • Understanding body diversity and accepting natural body shape and size
  • Strategies for mindful and intuitive eating
  • Coping with emotional eating and stress-related eating habits
  • Developing sustainable and enjoyable eating patterns
  • Balancing nutrition for optimal health
  • Building confidence in food choices and eating habits
  • Navigating social and cultural pressures related to food and body image
  • Incorporating joyful movement and physical activity
  • Addressing food sensory concerns and preferences
  • Exploring Health at Every Size (HAES) principles
  • Meal planning and preparation strategies that support intuitive eating
  • Overcoming barriers to intuitive eating, such as time constraints or lack of support

Transform your relationship with food

Every person's journey with food and their body is unique. MNNW intuitive eating services are designed to help you discover what works best for you, fostering a sense of empowerment and freedom. With support, you'll learn to trust your body, enjoy food, and live a healthier, more fulfilling life.

FAQs

A few frequently asked questions from previous intuitive eating clients. Please don’t hesitate to contact me if you have any additional questions.

What is a registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN), and how is that different from a nutritionist?

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, RDN, is a legally protected title for credentialed practitioners who have been trained in the field of food and nutrition science. Learn more about RDNs and NDTRs via EatRight.org.

Why see a dietitian?

If you are seeking guidance with food and nutrition, a registered dietitian nutritionist specializes in providing personalized nutrition care plans. Nutrition support is a valuable resource for those seeking preventive care and/or to address specific nutrition-related diagnoses such as diabetes, hypertension, etc. 

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If you are preparing to run a 10k and looking to optimize your performance we need to talk about pre-race nutrition. Distance running is an energy demanding sport and understanding your fueling needs, both in training and on race day, is critical to sustain long runs and prevent injury. Knowing what to eat before running a 10k allows you to go into the race feeling confident and prepared.

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