ATX Nutritional Counseling

04/16/2026

Our owner, Maggie Stenson, MCN, RD, LD, CEDS-C, had the pleasure of attending the open house yesterday! ✨ It was a great opportunity to reconnect with familiar faces in the Austin eating disorder community and celebrate the incredible network of compassionate, highly skilled clinicians serving our area. 🤍 We’re so grateful to be part of such a supportive and thriving community.

Empowered is a locally owned eating disorder intensive outpatient program created to serve adults seeking a more intimate, clinician-designed treatment model. 🌿 Their program focuses not only on healing behaviors around food, but also addressing the underlying factors that contribute to those behaviors. We’re honored to spotlight organizations making a meaningful impact in our community. 💛

03/22/2026

Helping you heal your relationship with food 🍽️ + your body 🙌

From one-on-one nutritional counseling to group support, we’re here to walk alongside you in your recovery journey. 💛✨

03/16/2026

We are so excited to share that our owner, Maggie Stenson, MCN, RD, LD, CEDS-C, was featured in the January edition of Georgetown Neighbors magazine! ✨

Georgetown Neighbors, a publication by Best Version Media, highlights the people, stories, and local businesses that make our community so special. Each month, the magazine is delivered to homes across Georgetown to help connect neighbors and celebrate what’s happening around town.

In the feature, Maggie talks about launching ATX Nutritional Counseling and the passion that drives her work supporting individuals and families in eating disorder recovery.

The article reflects on both the personal and professional journey that brought Maggie to Georgetown, from building a private practice rooted in compassionate care to creating a home with Marcus and their two cats. We’re so grateful to be part of such a supportive and welcoming community. 💛

03/11/2026

Our owner, Maggie Stenson, MCN, RD, LD, CEDS-C, serves on the Central Texas Eating Disorder Specialists (CTEDS) Board as the Education Chair. In this role, she oversees the planning and coordination of monthly educational meetings and special events.

This past Friday, .atx hosted their monthly meeting featuring guest speaker, Dr. Michael Lutter, who discussed the role that genetic mutations can play in increasing the risk of developing an eating disorder. 🧬

Dr. Lutter and Maggie were colleagues at from 2017-2019, making us especially grateful for the opportunity to see how he’s continuing to push eating disorder care forward. ✨

03/02/2026

As March begins, we are looking back at some of our favorite meals we have made over the month of February.

We know meal planning isn’t always easy, but our hope is that these ideas spark a little inspiration and help make planning feel simpler and more doable this week! 🍲🍽️🍛

As February comes to a close, we are looking back at some of our favorite meals we have made this month. We know meal planning isn’t always easy. Balancing different taste preferences, ever-changing schedules, and plain old decision fatigue can take the joy out of figuring out what’s for dinner....

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