Taylored Nutrition

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. 🥶🍲

01/28/2026

Day 3: The Disappearing Act (a.k.a. I’m Going on Vacation) 🧳🍟

Hello again. Hi.
It’s me.
Your dietitian who confidently said “I’m back” on January 12th and then immediately tested that theory.

If you’re wondering where I went:
I did not fall into a wellness wormhole.
I did not decide to “rebrand” as a Pilates-only personality.
I simply… needed a break.

Because January is loud.
Diet culture is louder.
And sometimes the most radical act of self-care is logging off before someone says “clean eating reset” with their whole chest.

✨ Series Recap So Far:
• Day 1: We survived the holidays without needing penance
• Day 2: People commented on your food and you did not owe them a TED Talk
• Day 3: Your dietitian practices what she preaches and takes a vacation

✨ Vacation Reminder (ED Edition):
Vacations are not “falling off track.”
They are not “cheat weeks.”
They are not something you need to compensate for when you get back.

You don’t need to:
– Eat less before
– Move more after
– Or pretend you didn’t enjoy yourself to prove you’re “disciplined”

You’re allowed to rest.
You’re allowed to eat normally in a new location.
You’re allowed to come back exactly the same person not a “better” or “worse” version.

So I’ll be away, doing very brave things like:
• Eating without posting it
• Wearing pants with elastic
• Letting my nervous system unclench

When I’m back, we’re pivoting this series into real-life food freedom:
Trips. Transitions. Missed workouts. Random Tuesdays.
The stuff recovery actually has to survive.

Until then:
Eat the food.
Cancel the guilt.
And if anyone asks what your plan is while I’m gone
tell them “my dietitian said I’m good” and take another bite. 🖤

01/12/2026

Day 2: The Comment Olympics (Mid-January Edition 🥂➡️😐)

Hello. Hi. It’s me.
Your dietitian who last posted on Christmas Eve and then immediately entered a holiday blackout period that included cookies, leftovers, and pretending January 1st wasn’t real.

I didn’t ghost you.
I was resting. Recuperating. Avoiding anyone who said the word detox with confidence.

Now it’s January 12th aka the time when:

Resolutions are limping

Salad has lost its sparkle

And someone will comment on what you’re eating

“You’re still eating carbs?”
“Yes. And I’ll be doing so until the end of time, thank you for checking.”

✨ New January Fact:
Your metabolism does not suddenly “slow down” in January because you enjoyed the holidays.
Weight fluctuations this time of year are mostly from water, stress, sodium, routine changes, and the audacity of January itself not a personal failure.

✨ Wellness Tip (Seasonal Depression Edition):
You do not have to explain your food choices in 2026, 2025, or on January 12 when everyone is cranky and cold.

You can:

Change the subject

Say “interesting” and keep chewing

Or mentally unsubscribe from the conversation

I’m back, nutrition baddies.
Same message: you’re not broken, you don’t need fixing, and joy still pairs well with dessert even in January.

Protect your peace. Eat the food. Wear the pants with the stretch. 🖤

Send a message to learn more

12/24/2025

Day 2: The Comment Olympics (Christmas Eve Edition 🎄)
Ah yes, the holidays when relatives say things they would never put in writing, especially while hovering near the appetizer table on Christmas Eve.

“Are you really going to eat that?”
“Yes. And I’m considering seconds out of spite. It’s Christmas Eve.”

✨ Wellness Tip: You don’t have to respond to food comments.
You can:

Change the subject

Pretend you didn’t hear it

Say “Hmm!” and walk away

Or mentally send them a bill for therapy (holiday surcharge applies)
Merry Christmas Eve, my nutrition baddies. 🎄
Protect your peace this Christmas Eve. You’re not the family spokesperson for nutrition science and joy pairs well with dessert. 🎄🍪.

12/19/2025

🎄✨ Holiday Wellness Series: Week One

Theme: Surviving Food + Feelings Without Losing Your Mind

Permission Slip Season

Let’s start strong, babes.
Consider this your official permission slip to eat like a human and not a Pinterest board.

You are allowed to:

Eat carbs

Eat desserts

Eat without “earning it”

Eat even if you ate earlier

Eat and not talk about it like it’s a moral achievement

Food is not a personality test. No one is handing out trophies for “Most Disciplined at Brunch.”
✨ You’re allowed to just… eat. Stay tuned for a new tip everyday this week! Love you mean it

12/13/2025

Holiday Wellness Series 🎄✨

Hey babes let’s talk.
If the holidays make you want to both hug a cookie and hide from the dinner table like it’s a crime scene… welcome. You’re among friends.

As a dietitian who specializes in eating disorders, I see it every year: the holidays can be a lot. Food everywhere, comments flying around like unsolicited opinions, routines out the window, and suddenly everyone’s an expert on what you should be eating. Cool, cool, cool.

Here’s the thing if this season feels tough for you, that doesn’t mean you’re “doing it wrong.” It means you’re human.

✨ Holiday Wellness Tip:
Before a holiday event, pick one tiny way to support yourself—not change yourself. Maybe it’s planning an exit strategy (“Irish goodbye, anyone?”), stepping outside to take a breath, or reminding yourself that you don’t owe anyone a performance, explanation, or a clean plate. Your job is not to make the holiday magical for others at the expense of your mental health.

In my practice, I blend Medical Nutrition Therapy with mental health support, because nourishment isn’t just about food it’s about safety, boundaries, and not spiraling because Aunt Linda made a comment.

You’re allowed to eat, rest, laugh, cry, skip things, and do this season your way. No gold stars for suffering.

💛 Stay tuned for one Holiday Wellness tip all the way through the New Year.
We’re doing this together, babes.