Esther Tambe Nutrition

08/07/2024

07/29/2024

Do Black women get eating disorders? 💭

As BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month concludes, I want to reflect on a presentation I delivered in May at the Redefine Strong: Black Women's Mental Health Conference. It was an honor and a joy to speak to a room full of Clinicians of Color about eating disorders among Black women at a conference dedicated to the mental health of Black girls and women.

In my presentation, I addressed the damaging stereotype that eating disorders are exclusive to thin white women—a misconception perpetuated by the media and a lack of diverse voices in discussions about these disorders. It's crucial to recognize that eating disorders can affect individuals of any race, and we must engage in conversations that challenge these stereotypes to provide support for our community.

Unfortunately, discussing mental health within our community is still considered taboo and stigmatized, leaving Black women to suffer in silence. We must remember that eating disorders are mental health issues that can impact ANYONE!!!

To answer the question, yes, Black women do experience eating disorders.

Thank you , , and , for giving me the opportunity to speak on this!

07/27/2024

When was the last time you put yourself first? 💭⁠
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Whether you’re traveling, showing some skin or treating yourself to delicious foods, I hope you’re making the most of these long summer days .💜

07/23/2024

✨Summertime Affirmations✨ ⁠
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☀️⁠ My confidence shines brighter than the summer sun.⁠
☀️⁠ I choose activities that bring me joy and enhance my well-being.⁠
☀️⁠ I feel empowered to show my skin and be proud of all my body does for me.⁠
☀️⁠ My skin is beautiful and worthy of being seen.⁠
☀️⁠ This summer, I live authentically and embrace my true self with open arms.⁠
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What affirmation(s) are you setting this summer? 💜💭⁠

07/20/2024

Show some skin summer is in full effect 👙🏝️☀️⁠

07/18/2024

Receiving a diabetes diagnosis can be challenging, especially when it's often portrayed as the worst-case scenario.

Some everyday things people with diabetes often hear:⁠
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👉🏾 "You’re going to go blind."⁠
👉🏾"You’re going to need dialysis now."⁠
👉🏾"You can never eat carbs or sugar again."⁠
👉🏾"You’re going to have to get your foot amputated."⁠
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Let's clear up a big misconception: being diagnosed with diabetes does NOT mean your foot will be amputated. It's not that extreme!

👀Why aren’t we discussing what amputation actually is? Why aren’t we focusing on proper foot health, seeing a podiatrist, or the risks of getting pedicures and callous removal at a nail salon for those with diabetes? These are the conversations we need to have!⁠
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Discussions about diabetes and diagnoses should not be filled with fear. 🙅🏾‍♀️🚫⁠
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Yes, diabetes is serious, but it’s also manageable. Spreading misinformation only fuels stigma and fear.
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Let’s focus on education, support, and empowering those living with diabetes to lead healthy, fulfilling lives instead of far-fetched worst-case scenarios. 🫶🏾

07/10/2024

My favorite day of the year! Happy 🍹🍍🏝️

07/09/2024

✨ This summer, we’re entering our selfish era! ✨⁠
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We’re prioritizing our bodies, we’re hydrating, we’re wearing clothes that make us feel confident, and we’re using sunscreen to protect our skin ☀️⁠👙💜.

Enjoy your summer 😀

07/01/2024

Embracing size inclusivity in hotel amenities isn't just a gesture; it's a statement of welcome and respect. 🧖🏾‍♀️🙌🏾

Cheers to hotels/resorts like making every BODY feel at home when they’re on vacation 🥂💜.

06/27/2024

It’s that time of year again… camp season!⁠
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I always find myself reflecting on the time I spent at weight loss camp as a camper and counselor.💭⁠
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This is the season where disordered eating can stem for campers who don’t have the right tools and resources to improve their relationship with food and their bodies.😩⁠
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Instead, campers are transported into a world that teaches them to restrict and over-exercise on a routine basis where they’re rewarded for shedding pounds. Imagine being required to partake in weekly weigh-ins in front of all your peers where (depending on how many pounds you lost) they either celebrate you or you let them down.⁠
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If you find yourself feeling uneasy at picturing that scenario and wondering, “Why are people even sent to these things?”. I’m here to tell you the answer is complicated.⁠
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On the surface level weight loss camps are for, well, weight loss.⁠
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But if we dig deeper, these campers are attending these camps to be around other individuals like them. They're searching for belonging, friendship, and a community that supports them that they can’t find at home.⁠
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It’s true that most of these campers will make friendships that last a lifetime, but they’ll also be taught eating habits and behaviors that lead to disordered eating which will negatively impact their lives for years until they unlearn these behaviors and heal their relationships with their bodies and food 💔⁠
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So are weight loss camps worth it? I think not 🙅🏾‍♀️⁠⁠

06/19/2024

💭 Maybe you’ve always wanted to feel comfortable in your body and in swimsuits?⁠
💭 Or you long to be able to enjoy your summer?⁠
💭 And indulge in all kinds of delicious foods and activities without judgment or restriction or “summer body” talk?⁠
💭 Maybe your ideal summer consists of managing your diabetes while traveling to bucket-list destinations?⁠
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Whatever your reason is, if you want to take care of yourself and have a positive relationship with food and your body from a weight-inclusive lens, I can help!💜
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Book a free 20-minute consultation call with me today (🔗 link in bio) or send a DM to see if your insurance is accepted or a state I can see you in because I’m accepting new clients for the summer ☀️📲💜