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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

 
Hi, hello, and happy Saturday, friends! πŸ‘‹There are a lot of new faces around here so I thought I'd pop in for a little introduction. 😊 I'm Lindsay! I'm an in-patient and out-patient dietitian part time at a lovely little rural hospital in SW Missouri. The other part time, I'm running the show at my private practice (Feed Your Spark), where I specialize in helping people learn how to nourish themselves without fear, restrictions, shame, or guilt. ❀ . 5 facts about me: 1⃣ I love spicy food. 🌢πŸ”₯ 2⃣ I'm a huge introvert, but have learned over the years how to disguise it. πŸ˜† 3⃣ I'm very goofy to those who know me well and love making my friends and family laugh. 😁 4⃣ I'm a big fan of lounging around our tiny home that we rent on 23 acres. It's so peaceful. It's sure going to be hard to leave when we finally decide to buy a home. 🏑 5⃣ My close friends have given me several nicknames including "Dizzle" "Granny" and "Garnet." Apparently, I'm a closet hip hop artist and old lady. πŸ˜‚πŸ˜ . Now tell me one fun fact about you + Where are you from? What do you do? . (πŸ“·: @innerimagesphotography )
The desire to change your body is nothing to be ashamed of. You aren't a failure for not being confident in the skin you are in. We are culturally conditioned to pick apart our bodies. We are sold the idea that only certain bodies are "good." It takes A LOT of work to stand up and press "STOP" to the tape that plays about what a "good" "attractive" "healthy" "sexy" body looks like. Have compassion for yourself. On days it feels really hard to love your body as it is, ask yourself "do I want to spend the rest of my life consumed with negative thoughts about my body?" If the answer is "no," then get support. You have the power to change that tape.
Diet culture doesn't get to claim salads and it doesn't get to be a big bully to carbs, especially the cheesey pasta variety. Not on my watch. πŸ™… . I'm grateful for the privilege to enjoy my favorite foods, without restriction, guilt, fear, or shame. What are you grateful for today?
Grateful for Sequiota Park's shady stretch of @ozark_greenways. It's incredible what a little time outdoors + some joyful movement can do for your mind, body, and soul. βœ¨πŸ™ . How is your relationship with exercise? Do you feel like you "should" do it? If yes, how would things change if you didn't feel like it was an obligation?
You are more than your body. Your health and your worth are not defined by your weight or your aesthetics. . . #Repost @bodyimage_therapist ・・・ As I enter the week, continuing to process the Australian New Zealand Academy of Eating Disorders conference 2018, I recall the keynote from the final day by feminist writer and thinker @clementine_ford. At the conference she shared her experience with an eating disorder, and commentary on being a girl, and a woman in our culture from her perspective. One of the statements that stuck with me was when she reflected upon how "being thin proves how hard you try". Much of the time it can seem like this - that the way your body appears is a reflection of your character and ability to control the shape of your body. . . This is a reminder that your body isn't a product of how much you do or do not try. There is more that goes into size and body shape, and much of it is out of our individual control. Your body size is not an indication of your work ethic, how much self respect or discipline you have - or your inherent value as a human being. It's easy to make assumptions about what we see - either in ourselves or others, but much of the time it's a very limited perspective. Zoom out and take a broader look. . . #psychology #healthateverysize #stigma #mentalhealth #feminism #wellbeing #health #mentalillness #dietculture #dietitian #gratitude #bodyimage #bopo #bodypositivity #fatstigma #beauty #culture
Taking inspiration from @therdnutritionist to share a reminder that even if your hunger cues aren't reliable or strong, you still need energy (aka calories aka nourishment) to survive and thrive. Intuitive eating is not a "hunger-fullness diet" and you're not "doing it wrong" if you eat when you're not hungry or eat past comfortable fullness. . . Case in point: I've been feeling pretty ick 😷 today and am trying my best to eat, despite nothing sounding good and a lack of strong hunger cues. The only thing that seemed do-able this afternoon, when I could sense my tank feeling low, was a big ol' bowl of peas. So, a big ol' bowl of peas it was. πŸ’ . . There have been other times when I've eaten when I'm not hungry because I knew I wasn't going to get a chance to eat again for X amount of time (which makes me feel like πŸ’©) or I because I simply wanted to eat something for some reason or another. I've also eaten past fullness because I simply wanted to, I did so on accident, or I knew I wasn't going to eat again for X amount of time. . . I share my personal experiences because I remember the days I would constantly battle my hunger, feel frustration for being hungry, for having "cravings," or would experience guilt for overeating. My clients share with me these fears and experiences too. Can you relate? If you can, please know that you deserve peace and freedom from these kinds of unhealthy thought patterns. Embrace the nuances of eating. Build trust and self-compassion with yourself. Get support on your journey. ❀