What is body image and how do you define it? It’s not only how you see your body. It’s also how you perceive other people see your body. Perception and comparison are survival mechanisms that have kept humans alive for thousands of years.
I just got back from a solo Savor Food and Body Adventure (the pics are on Instagram @alpinenutrition), and as I climbed the trails and sat with the views, I was thinking about you. September has always felt like a turning point in the year for me - new season, new...
How do you protect your kids from generational diet culture? Protecting against diet culture is THE hardest job as a mom. This past weekend was fun. I got to hang out with 160 Moms and their kiddos - the 4-legged furry kind. As I bumped along in our friend's ranch...
There is genuine disembodiment of my education vs my actual life. I’ve never “looked the part” of a dietitian. I've struggled with my weight and how I "should" be eating. The stereotype of dietitians and similar nutrition professionals is that we must only eat salads...
Written by Kim Hall RDN, a former intern at Alpine Nutrition Scrolling through fantasy searching for reality How many minutes a day do you spend social scrolling? How many social media accounts connect you to life outside of your own reality? Social media is an...
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Episode 26: Weight Bias in Healthcare: I'm going to assume that your annual trip to the doctor's office is the anniversary you dislike the most. Hopefully, you only have to go through the shameful routine once a year...walk into the office, check-in, get called back...
Episode 39 Being a runner over 40: What image comes to mind when you think of a runner? Try it. Close your eyes and imagine a runner. Did you see a thin, young, sleek, able-bodied person? That's what most of us envision because that's how we commonly see runners in...
Imagine sitting down at your holiday table. Smelling all the yummy smells - excited to try a new dish or plate up some old favorites that only hit the table once a year. Then your sister-in-law Karen announces she's not eating sugar this holiday season because she's...
Can you eat to support your brain health without falling into the dumpster fire of diet culture? Yes! You can take a non-diet approach to brain health with intuitive eating and gentle nutrition. Let's do it! Create your meals and snacks with a balance of complex...
Imagine walking through a bustling farmers' market, the vibrant colors and fresh scents of seasonal produce inviting you to explore. This sensory experience is at the heart of intuitive eating, a practice that encourages us to listen to our bodies and make food...
Episode 8. Are you a perfectionist? Do you ever feel the pressure to keep pushing toward perfection? Does your drive for achievement leave you feeling disconnected from your body and your true purpose in life? Dr. Rebecca Sorenson is a former competitive athlete whose...
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