Food-lover, body positive dietitian, and formed chronic dieter at your service! For as long as I can remember, I’ve always felt self-conscious about my size. My weight has always fluctuated, and I spent my life always hearing comments about my size. I never felt like I lived in a body that was “just right.” That led to years of chronic yo-yo dieting. I read books, looked online, consulted friends, and was always eager to hop on the next new diet trend.

But then, I decided to go to school to become a registered dietitian. My years and years of nutrition “research” before college fueled my passion to learn more. And guess what I learned? There is no perfect diet, quick fix, or one-size-fits-all approach. I learned that nutrition is something impacted by our whole life’s circumstances. Access, support, movement, culture, values, stress, sleep… these all play a role. Even better yet, is that there is no “perfect” size to exist in. The perfect size is the size you’re in where you feel like your best, most nourished self.

Food freedom allows you to feel that way. It helps you to let go of your years of drinking water to “feel full” and making low-calorie treats, and teaches you how to truly respect and honor your body’s needs. Don’t get me wrong… my food freedom journey is an everyday practice. But I can say with full confidence, it’s a practice that is so worth it.