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Break free from the rigidity of dieting to discover a sustainable way of living that feeds your unique mind, body, and soul.

 
 
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hello beautiful!

I'm Lindsay Sparks, a registered dietitian on a mission to help others move beyond the numbers and recognize that their value and beauty comes from within. Life is more than just going through the motions, it's about getting in tune with your mind and body to live a life well-nourished.

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It's time to ignite and radiate confidence from within by creating the happy, healthy life you deserve. Together, we'll redefine the way you view what healthy is and help you make peace with food and your body.

 

Inspiration to Spark Your Life

 
 
 
 

Ignite Your Inner Spark

 
From the wise words of @benourishedpdx (found within a great IG post about "healthsplaining" from @themindfuldietitian): 'When you see a health care provider, how much they know about food is secondary to whether they are skilled at showing up to respectfully receive and witness your story and lived experience." ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ We are all as unique as our fingerprints. No healthcare provider or dietitian is the expert of YOU. YOU are the expert of YOU. Your body's signals and experiences day to day ebb and flow. Bodies don’t stand still. Life is not static. That's why I’m passionate about journeying *alongside* my clients, learning about them as a WHOLE person...instead of just dishing out black-and-white nutrition advice that further erodes self-trust and the ability to be an intuitive eater. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Intuitive eating is for everyone and it is our birthright. The beauty of letting go of diet culture's grip on your life and returning to your "intuitive eater" is that it spills over and creates intuitive living -- where the mind, body, and spirit thrive because you are living a life in accordance with your own, individual values and lived experiences. #intuitiveeatingofficial #healthateverysize #haesdietitian #417land #springfieldmo #dietitian #nutritioncounseling #edrecovery #dietculturedropout #allbodiesaregoodbodies
Hey, Instagram! 👋🏻 I’ve returned to my private practice from my maternity leave and I’m finally feeling in the groove to start posting and creating content again. 💃🏼 And since today is #nationalselfieday... I decided I’d start out with a good ol’ selfie. 🤷‍♀️ I’m trying to sneak in this post while baby naps 😆🙏so I’ve got nothing really profound to say today other than you are awesome and you deserve a healthy relationship with food and your body. Life’s too short to be consumed with negative thoughts about food and your body. These are learned behaviors that can be unlearned. Reach out for support! I’ve had a few spots open up in my practice, where I see individuals in my Springfield,MO office or virtually. I’d love to be a “co-pilot” with you on your journey to food freedom and body respect. . #417land #springfieldmo #dietitiansofinstagram #haesdietitian #intuitiveeatingcounselor #allbodiesaregoodbodies #dietculturedropout #nutritioncounseling
Loving the #womeneatingfood Instagram hashtag trend started by @alissarumseyrd and @lindatuckercoaching so much so that I had to join in. We rarely see images of women eating + enjoying ALL kinds of food, without any commentary on bodies or morality (“being good” or “being bad”/“having a cheat day”), etc. Reminder: you do not have to justify your appetite or your food preferences, to anyone. 💁🏼‍♀️ You deserve to eat without judgement, shame, or compensation. Let’s normalize ALL bodies and let’s normalize the joy and satisfaction that comes from eating food, in all it’s various forms. . 🤱🏼Bringing you some six days postpartum realness here in this pic of me eating my French toast breakfast prepared by my sweet hubs. I’ve been thoroughly enjoying the extra space in my stomach these days and lack of heartburn. 🙌
Breaking my Instagram grid pattern to officially announce the arrival of Virginia Rae Sparks. 😆🤱🏼She was born with a fury on March 30th — leaving me even more in awe of our incredibly designed bodies and with a whole new meaning for the word love. 💗
Spring weather has got me craving aaaallllll the fresh flavors and textures. ☀️ 🌱 This is a salad that I come back to over and over...I don’t think I will ever get tired of it! It’s a quick-easy, Mediterranean inspired combo (recipe below). I decided to whip it up today as a post-stroll snack; trying all the tricks to coax Baby Sparks out of the womb and walking outside has been a fave! 😆🤰🏼 What’s a food combo that you love and come back to, time and again? . . - 1/2 of an English cucumber, diced 🥒 - 1/2 cup grape tomatoes, sliced in halves 🍅 - 1/4 cup chopped kalamata olives - 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped - 1 can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed - 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled - 3 Tbsp. fresh parsley, minced - 2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice (1/2 lemon, squeezed 🍋) - Drizzle of olive oil - Fresh ground pepper + salt, to taste 🥄 Gently mix all ingredients together in a large bowl. Serve immediately. Will keep in covered container in fridge for about 2-3 days.
Did you know Americans have been ranked #1 in the world for "food worry"? As a culture, we are obsessed with the minutiae of food/nutrition. Just today I overheard a really sad conversation at the grocery store between two women who were lamenting over "giving up" some of their favorite meals and food items (in particular, carbohydrates. ugh. #poorcarbs) in the name of the "diet plan" they were on. If only they knew, taking care of your body doesn't have to be so miserable!! . I'm all about striving to feel good physically, to experiment with nutrition/food to find what works best for you and your body, to engage in positive behavior changes that enhance your health. But I'm not about losing your mental health or taking the joy out of eating/food in the process. . What does "eating well" mean to you? To me, it means eating a variety of ALL foods, from all food groups (carbs, proteins, fats). It means living a life where I don't have to count, track, portion, or micromanage my food. It means getting excited about travel, eating out with friends/family, eating what sounds satisfying to me 98% of the time (because there are times where food isn't 100% satisfying) -- all without fear, guilt, or "having to make up for it later." It means using evidence-based nutrition interventions in my life to help my body feel it's best, not as a means to force my body into a certain size/shape. . Yes, I truly believe we need to love food more, not less. We need more curiosity about our food behaviors and choices, not more judgement and shame. Shame is a terrible motivator. Tell me -- what foods do you love? Who/what has shaped your fears around some of the foods you love? Are these thoughts rational or science based? If you aren't sure, reach out and get support. My waiting list for new clients, starting mid-June (post-maternity leave) is still open! Sign up using the link in my bio.