Taylored Nutrition

06/21/2026

Just got back from the English countryside where my husband and I attended a wedding that was so fancy I spent half the weekend pretending I knew which fork to use and the other half trying not to spill red wine on someone else's generational wealth.

Between the wedding festivities and exploring London, there was plenty of incredible food, champagne toasts, and the kind of desserts that make you briefly consider moving internationally.

As an eating disorder dietitian, trips like these always remind me of something important: food is so much bigger than nutrition facts. It's connection. Celebration. Culture. Memory-making.

One of the sneakiest ways diet culture steals from us is by convincing us that every meal needs to be "earned," tracked, optimized, or compensated for. Meanwhile, life is happening around the table.

I didn't spend the weekend calculating macros. I spent it celebrating love, laughing with my husband, wandering London streets, eating wedding cake, and making memories I'll keep far longer than I would remember the nutritional breakdown of a scone.

Nutrition matters. Health matters. But so do joy, flexibility, and being fully present in your life.

If you're recovering from an eating disorder or working on healing your relationship with food, know this: the goal isn't to become someone who never thinks about food. The goal is to become someone who can enjoy food without it taking over the experience.

Now if anyone needs me, I'll be over here trying to recreate a British accent and convincing myself afternoon tea counts as hydration.

05/28/2026

Can we all just take a moment to appreciate this weather? 🌞 New England really said, “Here’s 78 and sunny… but don’t get too comfortable, babe.” Tomorrow we’ll probably be scraping ice off the windshield in flip flops. 😂

As a dietitian specializing in eating disorders, I always tell my clients healing isn’t about perfection and honestly, neither is New England weather. Some days feel light and easy, some feel messy and unpredictable, and both are still part of the process. 💛

So if the sunshine is giving you even a tiny boost today, soak it in. Take the walk. Eat the ice cream. Sit outside dramatically like you’re in a Nancy Meyers movie. Positive vibes only… until pollen season humbles us all. 🌸🤣

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05/16/2026

Spring has officially arrived. Which means we’re all pretending 58 degrees is “shorts weather” while standing outside clutching an iced coffee with goosebumps the size of blueberries.

As an eating disorder dietitian, this is your reminder that your body is not a “before summer” project. Your body is literally just trying to survive New England weather mood swings and pollen attacks. Respectfully, that’s enough.

Eat the ice cream. Wear the tank top. Buy the sandwich. Your worth is not determined by whether your thighs touch while you’re sweating in a Target parking lot. Mine do. Honestly they deserve a medal for teamwork.

Also, your metabolism did not “go bad” because you wanted fries after a 40-degree morning and a 75-degree afternoon. That’s called being alive.

Spring wellness tip:
More sunshine.
More compassion.
Less pretending cauliflower rice is emotionally fulfilling. 🌷🍦

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04/21/2026

Spring break used to mean questionable decisions, loud music, and surviving on vibes… and maybe a single slice of pizza at 2am if you remembered food was a thing. 🍕✨

Now? Spring break means I’m at home negotiating snack portions with a kindergartener who believes goldfish crackers are a personality trait.

Honestly, both versions are a little chaotic.

I think about this shift a lot. Back then, it was easy to disconnect from hunger cues too busy, too distracted, too “in the moment.” Now, I’m hyper-aware of them… mostly because a tiny human asks for a snack every 7 minutes and I’m like, “wait… am I hungry too?” 😅

Here’s the thing: balance isn’t something you magically “arrive” at. It evolves with you. Sometimes it looks like fueling your body before a night out. Sometimes it looks like eating the crusts off your kid’s sandwich because, well, that counts too.

Body positivity (or even just body neutrality) isn’t about loving every inch of yourself while doing cartwheels on a beach somewhere. It’s about respecting your body enough to nourish it whether you’re on spring break 2008 or spring break “I just stepped on a LEGO.”

So if your spring break looks less like a music video and more like a PBS Kids marathon, you’re not doing it wrong. You’re just in a different chapter and your body still deserves care in all of them.

Now if you’ll excuse me, I have a juice box to open and a granola bar to emotionally support. 💁‍♀️

04/02/2026

Spring is technically here… which feels like a bold claim considering we all just survived Snowmageddon 2026 ❄️🙃

Like, one minute I’m defrosting my car with a hairdryer, the next I’m being told it’s “almost sundress season.” Ma’am, I am still emotionally in a parka.

And with spring comes the usual chorus of “get your body ready” messages… which I would like to formally decline.

Your body is not a seasonal home decor item. It does not need to be swapped out, cleaned up, or “tightened” because the sun decided to show up again.

Also, after surviving a winter where going outside felt like a personal attack, maybe the goal isn’t shrinking yourself… maybe it’s just:
• eating consistently
• not skipping meals because your routine got thrown off
• remembering that you deserve nourishment whether it’s 10° or 70°

Rebuilding normal eating after chaos (weather or life) is the real glow-up.

So if your version of “spring prep” is simply getting back to regular meals, honoring your hunger, and not fighting your body every second… you’re doing it right 🌱

Now if you’ll excuse me, I’ll be celebrating spring by eating snacks indoors like the resilient little groundhog I am.

03/21/2026

If your brain today is like “you should eat something light” and your body is like “I would like to consume an entire loaf of bread and then stare into the fridge like it personally offended me,” just know… same.

Also, whoever decided we should have to eat multiple times a day?? Bold of them. Exhausting. Rude, honestly.

But here’s your gentle reminder: eating regularly is not a personality flaw. You’re not “extra” for needing snacks. Your body isn’t dramatic it’s literally just trying to keep you alive, which, if you ask me, is a pretty solid goal.

So go ahead:
Eat the snack.
Then maybe eat another snack.
Then eat a meal like the complex, thriving human you are.

And if anyone judges you, simply stare at them while eating a carb. Maintain eye contact. Assert dominance.

You’ve got this

🤍

03/13/2026

Just popping in to say:
Have you eaten today? And no, coffee does not count as a personality trait or a food group… I checked. ☕️

If your brain is doing that thing where it says:
“I’ll just wait until dinner.”
“I already ate earlier so I’m fine.”
“I’m not that hungry.”

First of all… rude. Second of all… your body deserves better than that nonsense.

Eating regularly is not “being bad,” “being weak,” or “lacking discipline.” It’s literally just… keeping the human body alive. Very controversial, I know.

Also a gentle reminder that:
• Skipping meals doesn’t make you more productive
• Being hungry all day is not a personality
• Your metabolism is not impressed by your suffering

If today feels messy with food, you are in excellent company. Recovery is not a straight line, it’s more like a toddler with a crayon drawing a map.

So if all you manage today is a snack, a sandwich, or cereal at 9pm while standing in the kitchen… honestly? We love to see it. That counts.

Take care of your body today. It’s the only one you’ve got and it’s doing a lot for you, including tolerating your chaotic sleep schedule and emotional support snacks.

You deserve nourishment. Even on the weird days. Especially on the weird days.

💛 Your friendly dietitian check

03/05/2026

Okay Massachusetts… I thought we were done with the snow but apparently winter said, “just one more episode.” ❄️

As an eating disorder dietitian, I know these long stretches of cold, gray, stuck-inside days can mess with routines and make food thoughts louder than usual. If that’s happening for you, you’re not alone.

Friendly reminder: your body still deserves regular meals and snacks even if yesterday’s biggest physical activity was checking the weather app 47 times and side-eyeing the sky.

Warm drinks, real meals, and a little self-compassion go a long way this time of year.

How’s everyone doing with this never-ending Massachusetts winter?

02/20/2026

This Isn’t a Nutrition Post. It’s About Safety, Comfort, and Showing Up 💜

Through my work in eating disorder care and earlier in my career supporting teens in DCF care I’ve seen how trauma often shows up in the quietest moments.

Something as simple as a safe, comfortable pair of pajamas can mean so much to someone who’s been displaced by domestic violence. It’s not just clothing it’s dignity, comfort, and a small sense of safety during an incredibly hard time.

That’s why I’m sharing Project Cozy’s Pajama Drive, supporting survivors living in domestic violence shelters across Massachusetts 💜

🛌 They’re collecting NEW pajamas in all sizes (kids, teens, adults!)
📅 Now through March 30th

There are several drop-off locations across MA (pictured below). While they’re not super local for many of my North Shore folks, I do have a North Shore contact who is coordinating for the North Shore and can help coordinate a local drop-off if that’s easier just send me a message.

You can also donate by purchasing PJs online and having them shipped directly to the organizers.

Cozy matters. Safety matters. Being seen matters.
Thank you for being a community that shows up 🤍

02/08/2026

It’s been snowing for 12 hours straight here at this point I’m basically carbo-loading emotionally ❄️😂
Friendly reminder from your ED dietitian: cold days don’t mean “eat less,” they mean eat regularly. Warm, cozy meals = your body saying “thank you.”
Fun nutrition tip: pairing carbs + protein (think toast & eggs, soup & beans) helps keep energy steady and cravings calmer no willpower required.
Now excuse me while I negotiate with my driveway. 🥶🍲