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Sööma - Nutrition and Psychotherapy

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Sööma- Manger/To Eat
Spécialisée dans le traitement des troubles alimentaires, la nutrition sportive et la préoccupation du poids et du corps

Specializing in the treatment of eating disorders, sports nutrition and addressing body concerns

09/03/2026

Good intentions can still land in a painful way.

When someone you love is in eating disorder recovery, it’s understandable to want to encourage them, reassure them, or point out their progress. But comments about how they look, what they’re eating, whether recovery is “working,” or how hard they seem to be trying can create pressure and shame.

Recovery is rarely linear, and its progress isn’t always visible from the outside. A more supportive approach may sound like:

→ “I’m here with you, even on the hard days.”
→ “Would you like me to listen, help, or simply sit with you?”
→ “You don’t have to prove that you’re trying.”
→ “How can I support you right now?”

Family members deserve guidance and support, too. Click the link in our bio to learn how we can offer support to you as well.

08/27/2026

Being the person everyone relies on can become so familiar that you stop noticing how much it asks of you.

You remember the details. You anticipate what others need. You try to keep the peace, avoid disappointing anyone, and make sure everyone else is okay. Meanwhile, your own feelings may keep getting pushed aside.

Therapy can be one place where you don’t have to be the dependable one. You don’t have to explain everything perfectly, protect anyone else’s feelings, or arrive with a solution. You’re allowed to take up space, be cared for, and focus on what you need. 💙

🔗If this feels familiar, you can book a first session with Nirja through the link in our bio!

08/20/2026

When energy intake drops quickly, your body doesn’t automatically choose to use only fat stores.

Think of muscle as the money in your chequing account. It’s readily available when your body needs energy quickly. Fat stores may be more like savings: available, but not always accessed as immediately.

This is one reason rapid weight loss can also involve a loss of lean mass. And that matters because muscle supports much more. It plays a role in strength, mobility, bone health, recovery, and your ability to meet the demands of training and everyday life.

If you’re taking a GLP-1 medication, nutrition still matters, even when your appetite is low. Eating enough overall, getting adequate protein and carbohydrates, and supporting your body with appropriate movement may require more planning when hunger cues have changed.

This doesn’t mean that taking a GLP-1 medication will lead to the same outcome for everyone, or that the medication itself is inherently harmful. It does mean that nutrition deserves attention, especially when appetite changes make it harder to eat regularly or meet your energy and protein needs.

For athletes, individualized support may also help account for training demands, recovery, strength, and performance. Medication decisions should always be discussed with a qualified prescriber, while a dietitian can help you navigate the nutrition piece without judgment. 🤍

👉 Book an appointment with our team for individualized guidance on supporting health and performance.

08/13/2026

When food takes up this much mental space, it may be trying to tell you something. 💭

“Food noise” can feel like constantly thinking about what, when, or how much you’ll eat next, even when you wish you could focus on anything else. 🍽️

Although many factors can contribute to these persistent thoughts, restriction is an important one. When your body isn’t receiving enough energy, or certain foods feel limited, forbidden, or need to be “earned”, your brain may become increasingly focused on finding food. This can be a protective response to unmet needs.

Sometimes, reducing food noise begins with understanding what is driving it and rebuilding enough consistency, adequacy, and flexibility around food for your brain to feel safer. 🧠🌱

If food thoughts are feeling constant or overwhelming, it could be worth reaching out for help.

👉 Book an appointment through the link in our bio for concrete tools and individualized support!

08/11/2026

Avez-vous déjà remarqué à quel point certaines phrases sur la nourriture sont devenues normales? 💭

« J’ai été sage toute la semaine, je peux me permettre ça. »
« Je vais devoir brûler ce dessert plus t**d. »

On les entend tellement souvent qu’on ne les remet même plus en question. Pourtant, derrière ces phrases se cache souvent l’idée qu’il faut mériter certains aliments, compenser ce qu’on mange ou se sentir coupable d’avoir mangé « trop ».

Et à force d’entendre ce genre de messages, les règles, la culpabilité et la peur autour de la nourriture peuvent finir par nous sembler normales elles aussi.

Le but n’est pas de commencer à surveiller tout ce qu’on dit. C’est plutôt de remarquer les messages qu’on a intégrés au fil du temps et de se rappeler qu’une relation avec la nourriture peut aussi laisser de la place à nos besoins, au plaisir, à la flexibilité, à notre culture et aux moments partagés avec les autres. 💙

Laquelle de ces phrases entendez-vous le plus souvent?

📌 Partagez ce rappel avec quelqu’un à qui il pourrait faire du bien.

08/06/2026

La restriction alimentaire n’est pas toujours quelque chose qu’on fait consciemment.

Parfois, elle ressemble simplement à attendre d’avoir « vraiment faim » avant de manger, à garder des calories pour plus t**d ou à sauter une collation parce qu’on a eu une journée chargée.

Comme ces comportements sont souvent présentés comme de la discipline ou de « bonnes habitudes », il peut être difficile de reconnaître qu’ils nous éloignent peu à peu des besoins de notre corps.

Il ne s’agit pas de culpabiliser ou d’analyser chaque choix alimentaire. Mais si certaines de ces habitudes vous parlent, vous pouvez simplement vous demander : est-ce que cela me fait réellement du bien… ou est-ce que cela rend mon alimentation plus rigide, stressante ou envahissante?

Développer une relation plus saine avec la nourriture ne demande pas nécessairement de tout changer du jour au lendemain. Parfois, ça commence simplement par remarquer une règle que l’on suivait sans même savoir qu’elle en était une. 🤍

💬 Est-ce que certains de ces exemples vous ont fait réfléchir? Sauvegardez cette publication pour y revenir ou envoyez-la à une personne à qui elle pourrait faire du bien.

08/05/2026

Yes, therapy can be hard. But so can staying stuck in patterns that are taking up more and more space in your life. 😔

Starting therapy doesn’t mean you need to know exactly what you want to change. It can be a place to understand the patterns you keep finding yourself in, make sense of what’s underneath them, and develop different ways of responding to difficult thoughts, emotions and experiences.

Whether you’re navigating an eating disorder, body image concerns, anxiety, relationship difficulties, perfectionism, or feeling disconnected from yourself, you deserve a space to process your emotions.

Nirja Thakkar, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), offers virtual psychotherapy to clients in Ontario and Quebec and works with neurodivergent populations, couples and families, eating disorders, body image, anxiety and other mental health concerns using an individualized and compassionate approach.

👉 Ready to see if Nirja could be the right fit for you? Visit the link in our bio to learn more about her approach and book an appointment!

08/04/2026

💭Restriction has had a rebrand.
It isn’t always called dieting anymore. Sometimes it’s presented as “clean eating,” hormone balancing, wellness, discipline or simply wanting to be the healthiest version of yourself.

These messages are everywhere: from influencers and fitness professionals to wellness brands and, at times, healthcare providers. When restrictive behaviours are praised as healthy, it can become difficult to recognize when caring for your body has shifted into controlling it.

The truth is that health isn’t defined by how many foods you avoid, how little you can eat or how closely your body resembles the version of “wellness” being promoted online.

Supporting your health may look like eating enough, including a variety of foods, choosing convenience, resting, enjoying meals with others and having the flexibility to adapt when life doesn’t go according to plan.

If your pursuit of health is leaving you anxious around food, disconnected from your hunger, preoccupied with eating or unable to participate fully in your life, it may be worth questioning whether it is truly supporting your well-being.

📌 Save this post to return to on a day when eating feels hard and you feel pulled toward restriction.

07/30/2026

💭« Je veux juste être en meilleure santé avant d’essayer de tomber enceinte. »

C’est une phrase qu’on entend souvent. Et pour plusieurs, cela s’accompagne de l’idée qu’il faut manger moins ou se restreindre pour être en meilleure santé.

Pourtant, lorsque votre corps manque d’énergie, il est obligé de faire des choix et de prioriser certaines fonctions essentielles.

L’un des premiers systèmes à être mis de côté? Le système reproductif.

Soutenir sa fertilité, ce n’est pas une question de restriction. C’est avant tout donner à son corps l’énergie dont il a besoin pour fonctionner de façon optimale.

👇Vous avez des questions? Écrivez-les en commentaire.
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💭«I just want to be healthier before trying to get pregnant.»

We hear this from many people. Often, that desire comes with the belief that eating less or restricting is the path to better health.

The reality is that when your body doesn’t have enough energy, it has to make difficult decisions about where to direct its resources.

One of the first systems to be affected? Your reproductive system.

Supporting fertility involves giving your body the nourishment it needs to feel safe, supported, and able to do what it’s designed to do.

👇Have questions? Leave them in the comments.

07/28/2026

When someone you love is struggling with an eating disorder, it’s natural to focus all of your energy on helping them.

Parents, partners, siblings, and other loved ones are often carrying their own questions, worries, and emotions while trying to be supportive. You may wonder if you’re saying the right thing, whether you’re helping, or how to navigate difficult moments without making things worse.

The truth is, there isn’t a perfect way to support someone through recovery.

What often helps most is having a space to better understand eating disorders, ask questions without judgment, and learn how to communicate with compassion and confidence.

➜ Couples and family therapy doesn’t involve placing blame or finding someone who did something wrong. The focus is on strengthening relationships, improving communication, and helping everyone feel more supported throughout the recovery process.

If you’re supporting someone with an eating disorder, it could be really valuable to get support from our couples and family therapist, Nirja.

🔗 She’s currently taking on new clients. Book a session with her through the link in our bio!

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