Tag: disordered eating

by Libby

I’m Done! & Brief Update

So…I finished my dietetic internship and passed my RD exam! I’M SO HAPPY TO BE DONE STUDYING FOR MY TEST. And to finally be an RD!

I haven’t been posting on the blog for the past couple of months because life got so busy towards the end of my internship and with studying that I had to let some things go. I am excited to be back to posting regularly!

What’s next?? You may have noticed that there is now a “work with me” tab at the top of the blog, as I am going to be working on opening my private practice! Coming soon…

Libby Stenzel Nutrition will be focused primarily on helping others heal from eating disorders and disordered eating. I will see clients virtually at least to start (this will also always be an option), so location need not be a barrier! Be on the lookout for details regarding my services in the coming months.

In addition to working on the blog and business, I will be back working at Juicy Kitchen. Come see us for a delicious breakfast or lunch if you are in the Ann Arbor area!

That is all for now – looking forward to connecting more in the coming months!

by Libby

What Foods Do You Consider Healthy?

Hello! I hope you enjoyed the holiday season and were able to spend time with friends and family. I always find the week after New Year’s a bit challenging in terms of getting back into normal rhythms and routines and no longer having the Christmas season to look forward to. Anyone else??

The holiday season got me thinking about wanting to write a brief post on “healthy foods.” What comes to mind for you when you think of healthy foods or eating healthy?

I tend to hear more comments at the holidays about foods being healthy or unhealthy, good or bad. It seems when people make these sort of black-and-white comments, the general consensus I notice is that they are referring to a food being (1) relatively low in calories (such as a salad automatically being healthier than a burger) or (2) relatively nutrient-dense (such as a carrot automatically being healthier than pretzels). People may feel guilty after eating a food they deem bad and may feel the need to compensate in some way (for example, through restriction at the next meal or increased exercise).

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by Libby

Is Your Relationship with Exercise Healthy?

Health messaging all over the Internet and in the offices of healthcare professionals is often, in unison, recommending that we should be exercising more – more often and with greater intensity. We are told we should be exercising more to lose weight, prevent diabetes and heart disease, and on and on. This leads many of us to think that the more exercise we do, the better. However, is exercise always healthy? And, when it comes to exercise, can there be too much of a good thing?

I think there are two main angles to look at to discern whether or not the exercise you are engaging in is healthy.  On the one hand, there is a point at which the exercise you are engaging in is physically unhealthy. On the other hand, there is a point at which the exercise you are engaging in can be mentally and emotionally unhealthy. I will illustrate this with a few examples.

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