Beyond Diets: Exploring Healthy Living with Non-Diet Dietitian Amanda Mittman

Today we’re diving into the world of non-diet dietitians. Joining me for this conversation is Amanda Mittman, a Registered Dietitian, Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor, and Body Image coach. Amanda's expertise lies in supporting individuals with disordered eating, eating disorders, body image issues, and promoting Intuitive Eating practices.

Interview Highlights:

Personal Journey:
- Amanda shares her personal journey with years of disordered eating and an eating disorder that ultimately led her into her work as a dietitian.
Non-Diet Approach:
- What exactly is a Non-Diet Dietitian, and how does it differ from traditional approaches to nutrition?
  - Avoidance of using BMI for nutrition guidance
  - Opposition to prescribing restrictive diets for weight loss
  - Emphasis on a weight-neutral perspective and focusing on holistic health markers
Intuitive Eating:
- What is intuitive Eating?
Promoting Healthy Relationships with Food:
- How we can cultivate healthy relationships with food, in our children, grandchildren, and ourselves.
- What is disordered eating?
- What is an eating disorder?
Body Image Coaching:
- What is a body image coach?
- What are common body image struggles?
- What is the concept of Body Grief, and how does it manifest?

You can find all of Amanda's links below. Thanks for tuning in to Message In the Middle. Remember, embracing a positive relationship with food and body is a journey worth taking.

https://www.happyvalleynutrition.com/
https://www.facebook.com/HappyValleyNutrition/
https://www.instagram.com/happyvalleynutrition/

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