ATX Nutritional Counseling

02/23/2026

February is Eating Disorder Awareness Month 🤍

A time to shine a light on the very real and profound impact eating disorders have on individuals of all ages and backgrounds. This month is about encouraging early intervention, expanding access to compassionate, individualized care, and reminding anyone who is struggling that recovery is possible.

As this month comes to a close, we’re reflecting on the bigger picture by sharing a few statistics that highlight just how deeply eating disorders affect our communities. Here are just a few 👆

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02/18/2026

If you live in Austin or any major Texas city, chances are an H-E-B isn’t far away 🤍 It’s where I do most of our grocery shopping, and over time I’ve found a handful of convenience foods that have become true staples in our kitchen.

Convenience foods tend to get a bad reputation, but they can be incredibly supportive. They expand access to a wider variety of foods, save time, and reduce the mental load of figuring out how to prep meals for yourself or your family.

Because feeding yourself doesn’t have to be complicated to be nourishing!

Here are a few of my go-to convenience picks for veggies, protein, and carbs 👆Let’s make weeknight meals feel a little easier. Go to the link in our bio, to read more about these great H-E-B finds in our latest blog post 🥔🥦🍚

02/16/2026

If you live in Austin, chances are an H-E-B isn’t far away. It’s where I buy most of our groceries, and over time I’ve discovered several convenience food items that have become true staples in our kitchen. Convenience foods often get a bad reputation, but they can be a great way to increase variety of foods, save time, and reduce the mental load of figuring out how to prep meals for yourself or your family. Here are a few of my favorite options for veggie, protein, and carb sources!

If you live in Austin or really any major city in Texas, chances are an H-E-B isn’t far away. It’s where I buy most of our groceries, and over time I’ve discovered several convenience food items that have become true staples in our kitchen. Convenience foods often get a bad reputation. But in ...

02/11/2026

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, so in honor of this day that celebrates love and connection, we want to take some time to talk about cultivating self-love through promoting positive body image. Here are 3 tips to cultivate a more positive relationship with your body and some self-love this Valentine’s Day!

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, so in honor of this day that celebrates love and connection, we want to take some time to talk about cultivating self-love through promoting positive body image. As you navigate social media, diet talk amongst friends and family, and a myriad of other tri...

01/24/2026

If you’re a fellow Texan, your weekend plans probably involve bundling up, staying cozy, and avoiding the cold as much as possible. With colder temperatures keeping us at home, it’s the perfect time to lean into comforting meals that feel satisfying and bring the whole family together. I’m sharing three cozy, family-friendly recipes that are on repeat in our home right now! Go to the link below to check them out.

If you’re a fellow Texan, your weekend plans probably involve bundling up, staying cozy, and avoiding the cold as much as possible. With colder temperatures keeping us at home, it’s the perfect time to lean into comforting meals that feel satisfying and bring the whole family together. I’m sha...

12/29/2025

With the new year approaching, diet culture narratives often become louder. New Year’s resolutions are frequently tied to health or fitness goals that can feel rigid and promote all-or-nothing thinking. For those in eating disorder recovery, this language can be especially triggering, making it difficult not to feel pulled toward setting a resolution that undermines healing. Below are a few ways to reframe New Year’s resolutions so they truly support your recovery!

With the new year approaching, toxic diet culture narratives often become louder. New Year’s resolutions are frequently tied to health or fitness goals that can feel rigid and promote all-or-nothing thinking. For those in eating disorder recovery, this language can be especially triggering, making...

12/22/2025

Thank you to the Rock Solid Podcast for having me as a guest! We had a great conversation about cutting through the nutrition noise on social media and how parents can support a positive, healthy relationship with food in their children. You can listen to the full interview at the link below.

Maggie Stenson, MCN, RD, LD, CEDS-C was recently featured on the Breaking the Cycle radio podcast, hosted by Bryan Eisenberg, for an insightful and engaging conversation focused on nutrition, health, and the role of the dietitian. During the episode, Maggie debunks common nutrition myths and discuss

12/15/2025

Eating disorders are serious mental health conditions that often emerge during adolescence, a period marked by rapid physical growth, emotional development, social pressures, and changing body image. Although eating disorders are not always visible, their impact on both physical and emotional health can be significant. Early recognition and compassionate, evidence-based support can make a meaningful difference in recovery outcomes. At ATX Nutritional Counseling, we are committed to supporting adolescents and their families on the journey to recovery by providing compassionate and individualized care!

Eating disorders are serious mental health conditions that often emerge during adolescence, a period marked by rapid physical growth, emotional development, social pressures, and changing body image. Although eating disorders are not always visible, their impact on both physical and emotional health

11/20/2025

Thanksgiving is right around the corner and can be a day filled with joy, connection, and celebration. Yet for many, it can also bring feelings of anxiety and stress, particularly when it comes to food.

Holiday gatherings often create opportunities for unhelpful diet talk to surface. While we cannot control what others say, we can protect our peace. Here are a few simple strategies to help you navigate uncomfortable or awkward food and body comments this holiday season!

As the holidays begin, this season can bring so much joy, time with loved ones, cherished traditions, and festive meals. But it can also stir up anxiety and stress, especially around food. Holiday gatherings often create plenty of opportunities for unhelpful diet culture comments to surface. While w

11/07/2025

Thank you, Voyage Dallas, for featuring Maggie Stenson MCN, RD, LD, CEDS-C in your Inspiring Voices series! In the article, Maggie discusses several topics that shaped her journey to becoming an eating disorder dietitian and private practice owner. Maggie reflects on her decade of experience working across all levels of care before founding ATX Nutritional Counseling and highlights the practice’s mission to provide individualized, compassionate care for eating disorders, disordered eating, and general nutrition concerns.

Today we’d like to introduce you to Maggie Stenson. Hi Maggie, thanks for sharing your story with us. To start, maybe you can tell our readers some of your backstory.My passion for working with individuals struggling with eating disorders began over ten years ago while I was pursuing my Master’s...

10/30/2025

The Central Texas Eating Disorder Specialists (CTEDS) Special Event was held this past Friday and was such an amazing day of learning and networking. This year’s event featured two amazing speakers, Akiera Gilbert, CEO of Project HEAL, and Jennifer Gaudiani, MD, CEDS-S, FAED, founder and medical director of the Gaudiani Clinic. We are so grateful for everyone who came to the event and for all of the amazing work CTEDS does!

The Biannual Central Texas Eating Disorder Specialists (CTEDS) Special Event was held last Friday at UT Austin. CTEDS is a nonprofit organization dedicated to making recovery possible through education, support, and assistance for the complex mental, emotional, and physical challenges associated wit

10/28/2025

Finding dinner ideas that make everyone in the family happy can sometimes feel like an impossible task. One of my favorite ways to simplify dinner while keeping everyone satisfied is by making bowls. Here are three of my go-to bowl recipes that stay in regular rotation at our house to give you some inspiration!

Finding dinner ideas that make everyone in the family happy can sometimes feel like an impossible task. Between different preferences, schedules, and energy levels at the end of the day, it’s easy to fall into a rut with the same few meals on repeat. One of my favorite ways to simplify dinner whil...