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Post by @caterria_wms 😍😍 Thursday can be Th

Post by @caterria_wms 😍😍

Thursday can be Thankgiving for some, it can also be a time of grief, stress, or just a normal day.

Whether you are celebrating, just practicing some traditions, or not doing anything, here are some tips for what can be an emotionally charged day.

1. Eat 3 meals and your snacks. You don't have to compensate for what you are about to eat. It's important to nourish yourself throughout the whole day. Plan out some activities you can do to help you cope and sit with your emotions.

2. You also don't have to compensate for what you eat after the day is done! Set some goals for Friday and the weekend to help you have your meals and snacks.

3. You don't need to compensate with exercise either. Think about the intention. If the intention is not disordered, engage in activity that you enjoy, not something you feel like you have to do.

4. Lastly and I think most importantly: Be patient with yourself and ask for help as needed. Thursday can be a hard day! And the days following as well. It's okay if not everything goes to plan. How can you be compassionate with yourself?

Write in the comments any other tips that you will be using on Thursday!

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I have honestly been avoiding posting this. This

I have honestly been avoiding posting this. This is something that I have been thinking about discussing for months, but didn't know how to put it into words and didn't want to deal with the pushback.

Looking at these slides (and without looking at the top), what do you think the common theme is?

These statements are so simplistic, cookie cutter, and black and white. How many of you have been told these before or have said them before? 🙋🏾‍♀️ I know I have! I didn't know any better and was repeating what I heard other people saying.

But have you ever taken a second to think about the impact of these statements?

Intuitive eating is not for everyone. It's not for those who don't have access to food or deal with food insecurity. Not everyone can afford to buy new clothes everytime they don't fit or they can't find stores that have their size. The world has thoughts about all bodies being good bodies and seeing you for something other than how you look. If you are in a fat, BIPOC, disabled, LGBTQIA+, and/or a religious body (and more), you know that this is not true.

I urge you to take time to listen to your clients and stop with the cookie cutter responses. There are so many nuances that need to be addressed.

Thank you to @caterria_wms for the post graphics 😍

What other common statements have you heard?

**Please see my disclaimer in my highlights.

I'm looking at you. I'm looking at celebrities, ch

I'm looking at you. I'm looking at celebrities, chefs, pastors*, radio jockeys, nutritionists**, doctors, nurses, therapists, pretty much every health professional, grandparents, parents, children, eating disorder survivors, teachers, personal trainers, and everyone else in the world with and without power or influence.

Nutrition is complex and it's so much more than about what you eat. It's not about replacing pasta with vegetables, removing sweets from your diet, or eating foods that you don't like in the name of "health".

I know this is said all the time and I also know that it needs to be said 100 times more. Your words have an impact. Please don't give advice on things you know nothing about.

*more posts on pastors coming soon
**this is about people who call themselves nutritionists who have no nutrition degree

***My Instagram is for educational purposes only and does not replace nutrition or medical advice.

I need you all to comment below and welcome @cater

I need you all to comment below and welcome @caterria_wms to @thecelestialliferd!!

Ca'Terria is my newest mentee and I am beyond thrilled to have her. You will be seeing her around here more often so be on the lookout 😁

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Hello! I'm super excited to have the opportunity to work with Brianna and this amazing community!

A little about me is that I'm currently a senior in a Dietetics program. I enjoy reading, journaling, crafting, and hanging out with my friends and family. My passion is to help educate individuals, families, and communities about nutrition. The topic of nutrition can sometimes be overwhelming, but I'm hoping to be able to guide others through it by using what I have learned and my own personal experiences.

Welcome, Ca'Terria!! 🎉

Registration is OPEN for the Living Well Interview

Registration is OPEN for the Living Well Interview Series and it's coming up just around the corner! 🤩

I hear so many stories of people who have just started learning that food has no moral value or that they can eat their cultural foods and be at peace with their body and have no idea where to start. It's so easy to get all this great information from social media, but then what?

Well that's what @memeinge created this summit for! There will be 20 amazing speakers (including me) that I am honored to be presenting alongside. Some topics include: Self-Compassion for Your Health with @rachel_tenny, Working Through Body Grief with @bodyimagewithbri, and Reclaiming Your Self-Trust from Diet Culture with @happyshapesnaomi 😮 and so many more!

The summit will kick off on October 25 and it's going to be 4 action-packed days that you won't want to miss.

The best part of all of this!? It's FREE 🙉 I'm not even joking.

Go to the link in my bio to sign up.

Can't wait to see you there 😊

When you think of negative body image, what comes

When you think of negative body image, what comes to mind?

What I typically hear is someone who is unhappy with their body and wants to lose weight mostly related to societal, familial, and/or cultural norms.

What if I told you that there's more to body image than that? Negative body image can be struggling with natural hair, weaves, braids, wigs, etc. Negative body image can be struggling with you feeling that your skin tone is too dark or too light (colorism). It can be a desire to gain weight, a desire to have straight teeth, struggles with a disability, and so much more.

When we view negative body image as one thing, we leave SO many people out of the narrative. Clinicians, open your mind to more body image struggles.

And for those of you who are struggling, I see you and I'm here if you need to talk.

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