Monthly Insights
On The Weight List – How the American Academy of Pediatrics Failed our Kids and How good dietitians can prepare for what’s next (March 2023 )
Over the last month the guidelines put out by the American Academy of Pediatrics has caused all providers in my field to have an uproar. Because the guidelines are unethical, do harm and make children feel that there is something wrong with their bodies, my colleague Jessica Setnick, MS, RD, CEDRD-S graciously allowed me to […]
School & Work in Advanced Eating Disorder Treatment (November 2021)
By Margot Rittenhouse, MS, LPC, NCC Those that struggle with eating disorders are just like any other person in the world – living their day-to-day lives attempting to find joy and fulfillment while balancing a home life, school, and/or work. They differ in that their eating disorder adds an overwhelming additional stressor that negatively impacts […]
What is Residential Eating Disorder Treatment? (October 2021)
– By Margot Rittenhouse, MS, LPC, NCC – Residential eating disorder treatment is a level of care that few know about. Many are familiar with the intensity of inpatient hospitalization or the processes of outpatient and support groups. However, in between there exists an entire spectrum of treatment, with residential treatment centers being the next […]
Eating Disorder Treatment Levels of Care Explained (September 2021)
By Margot Rittenhouse, MS, LPC, NCC The realm of eating disorder treatment, advocacy, and recovery is one that eludes most people until they are in it. When you, or a loved one, find themselves in this “world,” many questions arise and the most important of these is often “how is this disorder treated?” The answer […]
What is the Satisfaction Factor? (August 2021)
In the previous two articles I discussed “What is intuitive eating?” and “Who is the food police?” In this article, I want to share some basics about satisfaction and “the satisfaction factor.” What do you think of when you hear the word “satisfaction”? Many people think of satisfaction in their life (from personal to work), […]
Who is the “Food Police”? – Part 2 (July 2021)
You have heard questions and statements like these time and time again: “You’re eating what?” “How much are you eating?” “Don’t eat dessert unless you want to gain weight.” These words can run in a constant loop in our heads, like a tape recording. This “recording” is the food police, the critical voice we develop […]
What is a Weight Inclusive Approach (June 2021)
It seems that every day a new client, or a current client, shares with me that they are interested in “losing weight.” I let them know that I don’t provide diets, but that I can help them develop a healthier, more positive relationship with food and their body. There’s usually a pause, then they ask […]