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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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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.

 

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Ignite Your Inner Spark

 
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.
Behavior changes + challenging old thought patterns that aren’t serving your health ain’t easy, friends! Be patient with the process and practice self-compassion along the way. Remember to reflect on the “why” behind your intentions. Consider all of the time/energy you could have more brain-space for if you were less preoccupied with micromanaging food or your body size. What could you accomplish? What would you pursue instead? . If you don’t believe that you can be an “intuitive eater,” build up your support system. I have faith in you and I truly believe you are capable of amazing things! You were born an intuitive eater. It’s your birthright to have an enjoyable, stress-free relationship with food + your body. . I’m currently gearing up for maternity leave (baby Sparks is expected to arrive anytime the next few weeks 😬🤱🏼) and while I am not taking on new clients at this time, I’ll start seeing new clients (virtually and in-person, in my Springfield, MO office) mid-June. 👉🏻 Check out the link in my bio to sign up for my new client waiting list to stay in the loop. I’d love to help you discover a peaceful alliance with food and your body. 💕
Reminder that no matter what diet culture tries to tell you/sell you -- bodies are not static and they will change, they are meant to change, and though it may be difficult to accept body changes, it does not benefit your health to spend a lifetime at war with your external shell. . If you can't love your body (as I know that is a tall order for many), can you at least care for it? What are some barriers that prevent you from treating your here-and-now body with kindness? How can you overcome these barriers? . Here are a few ideas that I hope may help you if you are struggling to come up with ways to overcome: 1) Create a body positive/body diverse social media feed and "unfollow" any accounts that make you feel badly about yourself, your body, or your food preferences (I've tagged a few of my fave accounts in this post) 2) Write down affirmations or coping statements on an index card and pull it out when you are having a "bad body image moment” (here are a few of my faves, below)... - "I am enough, just as I am" - "I’m not choosing a body size for myself anymore, but I am choosing how I want to take care of myself" - "I am creating a reality of worth not based on my body size" - "My body is my home. My body deserves love and respect" - "My beauty is not limited by your definition of pretty" 3) Get support from a non-diet, Health at Every Size® therapist and/or dietitian in your area. . #happyinternationalwomensday #internationalwomensday2019 #allbodiesaregoodbodies #healthateverysize #haesdietitian