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.

food neutrality – the secret to more peace with food

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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food

how to challenge your food rules

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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eating disorder recovery

food freedom weekend reminders

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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food, life

signs your child needs support in their relationship with food, body image, and exercise

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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eating disorder recovery