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.
Body neutrality for aging men, dads, and everyday guys Much of the body positivity movement you see online focuses on body neutrality and positivity for women. But today, let’s talk about realistic body standards surrounding the aging male body and the fitness pressure men face. Somehow, over the years, a soft stomach got branded as […]
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Learn how to make peace with Halloween candy and stop the cycle of guilt, restriction, and overeating Snickers do not have superpowers or magic wands, and they can’t ruin your health. Pressure to manage food and Halloween“correctly” leads to stress and guilt. We constantly see posts warning us about processed foods, grams of sugar, and […]
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Supporting identity beyond athletic achievement With fall sports starting back up, many of us start to take a closer look at numbers associated with them. The stats, the grams, the time of that last rep. But, you are not a walking stopwatch, a food scale, or a spreadsheet. In the current day’s sports, so much […]
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If you’ve ever felt guilty for eating a cookie, skipped meals to “make up” for a big dinner, or believed carbs were the enemy—you’re not alone. These thoughts aren’t random; they’re the result of diet culture, a powerful social force that shapes how we think about food, bodies, and health. Diet culture is sneaky. It […]
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Intuitive Eating is often mistaken for lots of things by the internet. Intuitive eating is an approach to food and eating that focuses on listening to your body’s natural hunger and fullness cues, rather than following external diets or restrictions. It encourages eating based on physical hunger and satiety, fostering a healthy relationship with food […]
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When we say Super Bowl party – what comes to your mind? Are you immediately flooded with thoughts and anxiety about food? Or are you able to think about the commercials, community, and a possible Taylor x Kendrick collab? Truth is, with the game lasting 4-5 hours, your body is going to need nourishment during […]
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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 […]
