Christine Byrne
HAES and intuitive eating from a journalist and RD-to-be
The question of how to prevent eating disorders is a complicated one. Eating disorders have been on the rise for years, and a lot needs to change if we want to reverse that trend. To be clear: …
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A few weeks ago, a reader responded to my newsletter, asking how to respond to diet talk and help a friend struggling with intuitive eating. I don't typically answer reader questions, but I thought …
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I spend most of my working hours writing about why diets don’t work. I think it’s helpful for people to learn the truth about these diets and "lifestyle changes" that promote themselves as …
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Maybe you've noticed, but intuitive eating is getting really popular. So of course, loads of diet companies and "wellness" influencers are taking anti-diet concepts and using them to sell diets. For …
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So, you’re curious about what it’s like to work with a HAES dietitian. You’ve heard about intuitive eating and Health at Every Size™, and they sound great. But if you’re being honest, you don't …
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Following intuitive eating dietitians on Instagram can be helpful, but only if their content is inclusive, non-triggering, and fat-positive. First, some background for why I'm writing this. I …
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