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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.

 

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Ignite Your Inner Spark

 
Real life moment 👉 eating at my desk. 💃 It may not be photogenic or "instagram worthy," but it was delicious and satisfying. 👌 . Real life talk 👉 you don't have to have beautifully prepped meals every day, all day. You don't have to be without distraction every single time you eat. Let's face it: this is not realistic. We are not robots.💁 . Today, I needed something convenient, yet energizing. This @luvoinc bowl did the trick. 🙌 My schedule is full this week in preparation for taking time off next week to see my little bro in Portland, OR. 🤗 I'm relying on quick, easy meals (like frozen options), pantry staples, and using up perishables. I multitasked over my lunch break, but did pause every so often to assess satisfaction + fullness. ⛽ My tank is filled and now I'm back to cruise mode. 😎 . Moral of story👉 Do what you gotta do to nourish yourself. Keep it simple. You don't have to obsess about "eating mindfully." Intuitive eating not a pass/fail process.
Tried the Farmhouse Salad for the first time at @mamajeans_market and I think I'm in love. 😍 Chicken + sweet potatoes + pickled red onion + parmesan + peppadew + kale. 👌 Such a delicious combo! 🤗 Right now, I'm feeling full and satisfied, but I have a feeling I may be hungrier sooner than later because the lower carb level going on. 🤔 Going to grab some snacks to take back to the office just in case. . Generally, most of us need a balance of carb, protein, fat and fiber at meals to help us maintain steady energy levels, brain functioning, and digestive health. ✨ What kinds of foods have more "staying power" for you?
Recent feedback from a client. 🙌 YES! Food is not the enemy. When you learn to drown out all the noise and listen to your body, explore your intentions, and get guidance from a non-diet nutrition therapist who looks at the *whole* person, food CAN become less of a battleground. Are you ready to give up the fight and make peace with food? Reach out! 📧 I'd love to help. . (feedback shared with permission)
Snacking on edamame and mapping out my week on this blustery, frigid day. I'm like, "Um, hellooooo? Spring? Where you at?" 🤔😥 Anyone else tired of the weather rollercoaster we've been having in the Midwest? 🎢
Friday night goals: pasta and chill. 🍝🍷✌ . You know how making homemade pesto can eat up your entire basil supply and/or cost an arm and a leg to make?! Did you know you can use other greens instead? For example, tonight I used kale instead of basil and hey, it's not too shabby! 💁 Also, are you one of those that can do without the meat at your meal? I'm partial to plant based proteins myself (doesn't mean I don't love me a good burger or steak 🍔). One reason I love @eatbanza pasta is that it packs in a hefty protein + fiber punch. Thataway, when I skip the meat, I still feel full + satisfied. Banza was kind enough to hook a sista up with a stack of coupons for one free box of their pasta. If you are curious and want to give 'em a try, send over your address to my email 📧dietitian@feedyourspark.net, and I'll share the wealth! Plus, I'll throw in some recipe cards (including this recipe for kale pesto pasta). 👌
It's taken a long time for me to accept my body. Several decades were spent nitpicking, comparing, and sizing myself up. I've counted calories, restricted foods, binged. I've exercised obsessively. I've done juice cleanses. I've taken diet pills. I've hated my body for not being taller, slimmer, or more "toned." The Lindsay in this picture may not be super duper comfortable in her body every day, but she's learned to how to cope and to be self-compassionate. To be resilient. To fight damn hard against society's beauty standards and unrealistic expectations. The negative body image thoughts have gotten fewer and further between. The urge to control my body's weight and shape has dissipated. I have more brain space now to focus on what I really value in life. I have embraced that my worth is not based in my appearance. ❣ This is why I'm so passionate about what I do. I've been a hostage of diet culture and I am sooo happy to be free now. I want you to be free from it too. I want you to know that you are worthy of love and acceptance. I want you to know that you don't have to change your body, you simply need to change how you *see* your body. We are conditioned to view our bodies as problems that need fixed when it's really society that needs fixing. ❣ While I honor and respect that some of you reading this may desire weight loss, please know that if your body is meant to weigh less, it should not require extremes to get there (i.e. cutting out entire food groups, expensive supplements, intense exercise, etc). One book that really helped me with my body image journey was Body Kindness by Rebecca Scritchfield, RD. She states, "when you treat your body like a problem, you carry blame and shame, which results in avoiding behaviors instead of approaching positive changes." ❣ P.s. I recognize that I have thin privilege. Side note for those of you that don't know what that means: It means that, no, I am not, and have not ever been, in a larger body. This doesn't make me better. It just means that I've been able to experience the world without the stigma, bias, and challenges that individuals in larger bodies have likely experienced.