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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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Radical self-acceptance was a big theme this week for some of my clients (and myself!). What is radical self-acceptance? It is a tool from dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) and it means accepting yourself, just as you are, without judgement. This can be a powerful tool in paving the way for peace with food and your body. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Radical self-acceptance means making a decision to chose self-compassion, kindness, and loving yourself over suffering, shame and guilt. It means to fully embrace who you are as a whole — in all it’s imperfection and mess. It means radically accepting that your external body may not change in the process of healing your relationship with food, or that it may change in ways you wish it wouldn’t. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ It is truly radical to say: this is me, here I am. I am worthy of love and respect, just as I am. I am enough. I know radical self-acceptance can be easier said than done. It can be a challenge, especially in the diet-obsessed, weight-focused culture we live in. Radical self-acceptance means making a decision to take away the power diet culture holds in our lives. It comes with understanding, patience, and time. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I also recognize that reality can be incredibly difficult. It can be painful. And by accepting reality, it can seem like we are “giving up” or trying to minimize it. That is not the case. Radical self-acceptance means we accept reality and work on how we can still take care of ourselves and move forward, in spite of it all. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Radical self-acceptance for me this week meant facing my reality in this new season of motherhood and recognizing unproductive patterns in my life that I could use support with in 1:1 therapy. #therapyiscool #endmentalhealthstigma ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ What does radical self-acceptance look like for you? How can you care for yourself, just as you are?
It already feels like it was forever ago, but this time last year, I was just entering my second trimester. I'm going down memory lane today in my blog post all about my personal journey with intuitive eating and pregnancy. 🤰🏼🍽 If you're interested in getting a glimpse into how I applied this self-care framework during this stage of my life + a few helpful resources from some of my favorite fellow dietitians and body image therapists sprinkled in, check it out! Link in bio. . [📷 cred: the lovely @chelsea.rae.photography]
Ending this long, hectic week with some humor. And conjuring up all the fall vibes. 😉🍁 Where my fall and food lovers at!?
Real talk time: I made myself this lovely little content calendar for social media/blogging, planned times for me work on said content, and then the reality of my life hit. 🥴 My baby is 5 months old (like, how!! 😩) and I’m a single mom most days, as my hubs is an over the road truck driver. You can paint the rest of the picture, I’m sure. If you’re a mama or know anything about what it’s like to juggle life AND run a business, you’ll get where I’m coming from. All this to say, is that I’m trying my best to give myself LOADS of self-compassion, grace, and patience. My recovering perfectionist, type-A self is working on embracing the chaos and finding a new flow. I thought I would be in a different place with my business by now, but alas. I’m forever learning and growing. I’m trying to do the same things that I encourage my clients to do as they face their fears, challenge diet culture, and seek a healthy balance in life (whatever that looks like for them). This also goes to show that that health is SO multi-faceted and is NOT all about food and exercise. There’s a lot more to it than that. The “perfect food and exercise” plan will not solve my lack of sleep or endless to-do list. Ya feel? I share my vulnerabilities here to hopefully help others see that nearly no one has their 💩 together, behind the scenes. Social media is only one tiny glimpse into someone’s life; comparison is totally normal, but try not to let it get in the way of doing what’s best for YOU and turning inwards to discover what is best for YOU. I’m doing my best to ~breathe~ and know that I cannot do all of the things, all of the time. What are you doing your best at this week?
I know, these can be some deep questions! 🤔but recovering from an eating disorder or a lifetime spent dieting or at war with your body requires this sort of "digging deep." No one said it was easy, but it sure is WORTH IT. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ What are values? Values are things that are important to you in the way that you live or work. They are a central part of who you are and who you want to be. They can act as a guide and motivator in decision making throughout your life. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ How much time, energy, and brain space is being consumed in micromanaging your food/body size? What do you value in life that it may be taking away from? For example, perhaps you value spontaneity and socialization and you realize your relationship with food and your body is getting in the way of aligning with these values. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I've seen both in my personal life and in working with my clients how dieting and disordered eating behaviors can subtract from our values. The truth is, you can take care of yourself without it taking away from what you value. 👇🏻Share with me: what are your top three values? How does your relationship with food/your body allow you to align with these values?
Today’s lunch courtesy of leftovers: bell peppers, onions, and garlic (from chicken fajitas that hubs made over the weekend) + sweet potatoes I roasted last week....Heated them in a skillet with olive oil then added some eggs...topped with salsa. Boom. 💥 This mama had lunch ready in less than 15 minutes. What is your fave way to use leftovers? Do you find yourself pitching ‘em or getting creative?