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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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@wearesoulsparks sent this in a newsletter a few weeks back as a “Thanksgiving manifesto” and I loved it so much, I had to reshare. 💁🏼‍♀️💕 Anything else you would add to this list?
Mini-rant: As a weight inclusive, “non-diet” dietitian, I’m not judging you for wanting to diet, for actively dieting, or for desiring weight loss. It is normal to diet in our culture. It is almost *abnormal* to not be dieting, talking about dieting, thinking about dieting, or feeling unhappy about our body’s appearance. We are constantly bombarded with messages telling us that dieting = the key to health, happiness, weight control, success, progress, insert other hopes/dreams/ideas here. . We also know that some “diets” (aka patterns of eating) can be health promoting for certain medical conditions such as diabetes, food allergies/intolerances, renal disease, etc. When I say I’m “anti-diet” I’m not saying I’m anti-health or medical nutrition therapy. . Does how you care for and fuel your body have an impact on your wellbeing? Absolutely. Should you feel ashamed for wanting to diet or change your body? Absolutely not. I’m here for you and I hold space for you, wherever you are in your journey with your relationship with food + your body. It is your choice to do what you want with your body. I’m not here to tell you what to do. I’m here to work alongside you — to help you challenge harmful beliefs diet culture may have taught you and to guide you to finding the answers you already have within yourself. . [📷 cred: unsplash.com]
Whatever dietary pattern/diet/eating habits you are currently engaging in (or are curious about engaging in), it’s important to check in and ask how it affects both your emotional health and physical health. Is it adding or subtracting from your life? Is it aligned with your values? How is it impacting your eating behaviors, mood, thoughts, energy levels, social life, finances, etc? Get curious and seek support if you’re worried your relationship with food + your body is detracting from your health. . Shout out to the wise @marcird for this quote, featured in a recent @menshealthmag article. 🙌
• “Eat fruit for dessert” • “Don’t have sweets in the house” • “Drink hot tea instead” • “Distract yourself and your craving will go away” • “Make a healthy version of the dessert you want” • “Everything in moderation” • “Just practice portion control” . Embarrassingly, these used to be things I would say to not only myself, but my patients. 😩🙈 . I say embarrassingly, because I now know that sugar addiction (or food addiction in general) is not legit and the more you try to restrain, restrict, or “trick” yourself, the more power you give to food. In reality, diet culture is what makes us believe we have “no control” or “no willpower.” With a non-diet, intuitive eating approach, you can self-regulate once “forbidden” foods without mental gymnastics, guilt/shame, or sad versions of what you really wanted. . I remember the days when I used to make “ice cream” out of bananas because ice cream was “bad” and fruit was “better” or I wouldn’t dare have candy/sweets in the house, because it would lead to a binge. Now, I can have REAL ice cream or candy around and forget it’s there half the time or enjoy a bit and move on with life. . Numerous studies show that dieters are significantly more likely to binge or feel out of control when eating “forbidden” foods and/or breaking rules around foods. For dieters, even just the mere thought or anticipation of breaking a food rule can turn into a cascade of negative feelings and behaviors around food. . Tonight, I wanted something sweet after dinner and was thinking about chocolate 🍫 Lucky for me, I remembered hubs bought this Reese’s to try the other day and at that time, I wasn’t in the mood for my piece. Tonight, I was! 👍 And 10/10 recommend Reese’s with pieces inside. Chocolate + peanut butter is the way to my heart. 😆💕 . And p.s. if you truly enjoy “healthy dessert” options, no shame in that game! It’s all about your intentions my friends.
Reminder: setting boundaries and taking time to nurture yourself, in whatever ways you can, is not selfish. You can’t care for others unless you care for yourself first. 💕 . Part of my self-care the past few days has been taking a bit of a social media break as my hubs and I just bought our first home. We’ve been moving all weekend and I had no idea how much this would exhaust me! 📦🏡😴 . What does self-care mean to you? What are you doing today to fill your cup in some way, big or small?
Got a salad with my sandwich at lunch today, instead of the chips it originally came with, not because I was trying to “be good” but because it simply sounded yummy and I knew my body needed some extra fiber (real talk: fighting that pregnancy constipation these days y’all). 🙈🤷‍♀️ I also knew I had chips at home, but didn’t have any salad stuff at home. I decided to capitalize on the opportunity for some veggies. 🥗 This is intuitive eating! Food, body and mind working together in a collaborative, peaceful relationship.