you're meant to be here
like right here, right now!
I know this because I think there may be part of you that knows deep down you are struggling to keep it all together with racing food thoughts, endless food rules, and constant self criticism....
And I'd like to hold space for that part of you right here on my blog.
My favorite quote is an old Swedish proverb that says, "joy shared, joy doubled; sorrow shared, sorrow halved." So linger a while here and let's double some joy and halve some sorrow.
This blog was written by Mikayla, our beloved office manager here at Meant To Eat. She has generously shared her heart in this blog for you & me – hope you enjoy <3 I remember when I was going through recovery & I couldn’t bring myself to the store to buy jeans that my present […]
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Did you know that following statement: “The average American gains 7-10 pounds from Thanksgiving to NYE”…is a lie? In reality, the average American gains a single pound each year. The multi-billion dollar diet industry is notorious for stretching the truth, or promoting outright false information with the primary goal of making a profit. Bombarded with […]
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As a therapist, doctor, or healthcare provider, you are likely working with clients facing complex mental, emotional, and physical challenges. If you’re working with people, you are going to run into eating disorders. Yet, when it comes to treating a client with an eating disorder, there’s often a critical piece of their treatment that requires […]
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This blog is written by Meant To Eat Nutrition Counseling’s Intern, Kim Pierson. You can read more about her and the lovely work she is doing here. Food often gets labeled “good” or “bad;” so, it’s not hard to accept the fact that many of us struggle to find peace in our eating habits. Phrases […]
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Happy Saturday y’all!! There is SO much happening at Meant To Eat – including hosting a wonderful intern for 4 weeks. I have had the joy of mentoring and working with Kim for the past two weeks and luckily we still have two weeks to go. Today she’s a guest posted on our blog with […]
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Y’all are catching me in a whirlwind of life. Last weekend, my high school friend group spent a weekend together in Knoxville and this weekend I’m off to Texas for family time. Wherever you are this weekend, I hope one of these reminders helps you feel a smidge more grounded with food. connection > disconnection […]
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It’s the biggest catch 22 in disordered eating recovery. It’s a part of my story & so many who have sat across from me in my office. “I got sick and felt so helpless, when I looked online every one pointed to food as a place to start” “My stomach hurts ALL the time, so […]
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Summer can be a vulnerable time for children and teens for disordered eating. From increased screen time on social media, to insecurities popping up with swimwear, to eating out on vacations trying new foods – it can set the stage for disordered eating to slip in. Eating disorders and disordered eating are complex issues and […]
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Food intolerance is often over diagnosed while food anxiety is overlooked. We somatically experience food intolerances the same way we experience symptoms of anxiety. Emotions are powerful. They shape our experiences, drive us to respond and react, and viscerally show up – that’s how we know they are there. While emotions start in the brain, […]
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It’s National Eating Disorder Awareness Week. This week does a lot of good *and* it’s always a week I find myself holding my breath for the numerous of posts that show up on social media of very very sick bodies. I believe there is merit to self expression and pushing against censorship. This isn’t a […]
