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What’s Disordered Eating & What Can You Do About It, Right Now!

What’s Disordered Eating & What Can You Do About It, Right Now!

by | | Anti-Diet, Health At Every Size, Intuitive Eating, Mindful Eating

I’ve previously talked about what Fatphobia is, society’s common misconceptions about being fat and how that relates to one’s health and perception of beauty (spoiler alert, it’s all based on making you feel insecure). In the end, I wanted to give you...
5 Reasons Why Your Exercise Routine Isn’t Working for You

5 Reasons Why Your Exercise Routine Isn’t Working for You

by | | Body Positivity, Gentle Nutrition, Health At Every Size, Intuitive Eating

Exercise never came naturally to me. It was always a struggle, and something I had to “force” myself to do. I tried going to intense group classes (where I never could keep up with them), got a personal trainer who practices “tough love”, joined an ultimate sports...
Intuitive Eating During the Holidays

Intuitive Eating During the Holidays

by | | Anti-Diet, Intuitive Eating, Mindful Eating

With the holidays coming up, it is important to keep in mind that this time of year is all about spending time with loved ones and of course, food! It is important to revisit this – the holidays are meant to be enjoyed and full of love for those around you, for your...
How to Start Mindful Eating: The 4 Pillars

How to Start Mindful Eating: The 4 Pillars

by | | Intuitive Eating, Mindful Eating

Mindful Eating can sometimes get a bad rep or be shrugged off – although it’s a practice that’s challenging to do at the beginning, and it gets so much easier with time. It becomes the backbone of eating and enjoying your meal regardless of what the food...
Intuitive Eating & Health at Every Size® (HAES) Resources

Intuitive Eating & Health at Every Size® (HAES) Resources

by | | Anti-Diet, Body Positivity, Dietitian Services, Health At Every Size, Intuitive Eating, Mindful Eating

If you are looking for more information about HAES, intuitive eating, weight stigma, and body positivity then you have come to the right place! If you haven’t heard of or don’t know what these terms mean, then you can find more information in my previous...
The Side Effects of Being Vegan — and How to Avoid Them

The Side Effects of Being Vegan — and How to Avoid Them

by | | Food and Cooking Tips, Gentle Nutrition, Intuitive Eating, Mindful Eating

Vegan diets, which do not include any animal products (such as meat, fish, dairy, or eggs), have been increasing in popularity over the years as people are focusing more on plant-based diets for health, ethical, or environmental reasons. Although there are countless...
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Cristel Moubarak, Registered Dietitian

I love creating and recreating recipes to make them healthier, flavourful, colourful and memorable! Follow me and my journey on this blog by subscribing to the feed. See you soon!

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Instagram post 17995062724303165 You know that moment where you are deciding between being sarcastic, snarky or polite? . . You don't have to decide! This #BodyClapBacks edition is a way where you can change the conversation while letting the other person know that you are not open to discussing your body. . . It might be difficult to do wit those who are close to you, but it's easier to manage if you're amongst acquaintances, distant friends, or extended family. . . Do you have any other responses you give when receiving unsolicited comments on your body?!? ⤵️ Comment below ⤵️
Instagram post 17851701247809741 Dela (far right) was one of the victims on the Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752 crash on Wednesday Jan 8, 2020. A memorial is held for her at Langara College today 💔 . . Dela and I met at an event at Langara and she shared how she was really interested in my work at nutrifoodie. She ended up volunteering with us in July, where she was very generous with her time, energy and love. Dela was consequently inspired to become a dietitian and wanted to pursue that as a career after transferring from Langara. . . She volunteered with us for a full, long, day of shopping for the camps (first photo), and a full week of cooking camps (40 hours commitment). . . She was a very sweet, exuberant, and happy... by the end of the camps, she said to the whole nutrifoodie team: "I love you guys; you are now my new friends and I'm so excited to have met you. Can we take a picture together to show it to my mom back home [in Iran]?" . . And Just like That... that moment was commemorated (second photo). . . I feel so heartbroken, shocked and deeply sad to have lost such a beautiful soul, and my heart goes out to all the families and friends grieving the loss of their loved ones in this tragic incident. . . Our nutrifoodie team wants to send a memorial card and flowers to Dela's family. If anyone knows the family directly, please DM me. . . If you're grieving, please reach out for help and support... your life also matters. Life is precious. ❣ . . . . . . #nutrifoodie #nondietapproach #nondietdietitian #nondiet #whatadietitianeats #dietitianlife #vancouverfoodie #rd2be #dietitiansofinstagram #verifyhealthcare #powerthrough #ditchthediet #foodforthought #mentalhealth #lovepeople #ukraineplanecrash #ps752scandal #flight752 #flight752crash #ps752 #ps752crash #victimsupport
Instagram post 17858692729678097 A-to-the-Men!!! 🙌 Anyone else listening attentively to the spirit of your ancestors?!? 🤣 If this doesn't describe my cooking style, I don't know what would. Comment below on how you handle your cooking (follow recipes or improvise) and whether you prefer Cooking vs. Baking (or None... not judging!) Happy Sunday y'all!
Instagram post 17843230837905491 I was utterly EX-HAUS-TED. . . Exhausted at the sheer idea of going on yet another diet to try and lose some weight that would somehow please others. But I couldn't... I was physically, emotionally, and mentally exhausted from the ups and downs. . . . Then the crazy idea came about ... what if I stop trying so hard to be temporarily successful to get others' approval? . . . That instance, all those many years ago, was the beginning of my true healing. . . The underlying problem is when we make weight loss the focus, knowing that it's not sustainable being a few years at max, we are setting ourselves up for failure... that in itself guarantees weight gain, as well as feelings of shame, guilt, and disgust. . . Practicing healthy behaviors doesn't equal weight loss for a lot of people, and I'm no exception. So if you want to pursue health, you can do that without pursuing numbers. . . . So the next time someone comments on your need to lose weight for health, you can confidently respond that you're not planning to, even if you're pursuing health. #BodyClapBacks . . . And if you're one to comment on other's even when having good intentions in your mind, remember that you could be harming someone more than helping... it's so easy to throw advice about food and nutrition, but that always messes with one's mental health that ultimately worsens their overall health, including physical health. So it defeats your original intentions. . . . If you find yourself stuck feeling hopeless or helpless about feeling confident and peaceful in your body... join the waitlist for the group coaching program: Food Freedom, Body Peace... link in profile @nutrifoodie_org or click here: https://nutrifoodie.ca/food-freedom-body-peace-program/
Instagram post 17907058798391962 Hands up if you resonate with any of these 🙌 . . No shame ... I've totally been there and done that with literally all of these, and most of my clients too! . . The most insidious aspects of diet culture is how behaviors that many consider "healthy" are actually not... disordered eating is more common than you can imagine. . . But you don't have to stay stuck in the loop of "getting on a diet" or being rigid with what you allow yourself to eat... you can experience freedom with your food choices AND be at peace with your body all at the same time. . . That's why.. my friends.. I have created a group coaching program to help you get there. Want to learn more about this new program? LINK IN BIO @nutrifoodie_org or click here: https://nutrifoodie.ca/food-freedom-body-peace-program/ . . Who's in!?
Instagram post 18121316365023659 When you set your New Year's Resolutions, do you set the expiry date to be a few days, a few weeks or until the end of January?⠀ .⠀ .⠀ Probably not but that's usually what happens anyways! ⠀ .⠀ .⠀ This is because our goals are often too ambitious, not realistic, and/or come from a self-deprecating place, full of guilt, shame, and insecurities... which let's be honest, it only gets worse when you fail to accomplish those goals. ⠀ .⠀ .⠀ Let's break that cycle, and instead, think of your intentions for the year, and if you do want to set goals, plan to work on habits that can be sustainable in the long run. I call these FOREVER RESOLUTIONS. This doesn't mean they can't change with time...it just means they're not temporary, and that's the mindset we need to start with. ⠀ .⠀ .⠀ TIP # 1: Think of what the NEXT step is, not the FINAL outcome. ⠀ .⠀ .⠀ If your goal is to eat mostly homemade meals, and you currently make one or two meals, your realistic goal is to think of what it will take to cook another two meals at home.⠀ .⠀ .⠀ TIP # 2: The trick here is to figure out WHY you didn't keep up those habits before. Did you try to do too much right away? Did you follow someone else's goals and preferences? Did you plan to do something you hate but thought it was the only way to do it? ... this will be a gamechanger for you.⠀ .⠀ .⠀ TIP # 3: Ask yourself, what will it take for me to treat my body with compassion, not disgust? How can I be forgiving and loving of this one body of mine? What can I do today to feel a sense of acceptance and respect? ⠀ .⠀ .⠀ TIP # 4: Don’t compare yourself to anyone else. Your body, what it had gone through and is going through, is unique. It's not the same as anyone else's, even if you follow exactly what they do. So be gentle with yourself while you learn what your body needs right now.⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ If you want to learn more about Forever Resolutions and setting your intentions for this year, check out the blog (link in bio; just search Forever Resolutions) or click here: https://nutrifoodie.ca/2019/01/03/ready-for-change-this-food-eating-plan-is-your-forever-new-resolution/
Instagram post 17850088573766444 #BodyClapBacks who else needs these in their back pocket? 🙌⠀ .⠀ .⠀ Weight-related comments come out of nowhere sometimes. If you're not up to addressing the topic at the moment, change the subject or deflect it. ⠀ .⠀ .⠀ Do you have any other ways of responding to unsolicited comments? Comment below or DM me and I'll anonymously share it. ⬇️⠀ .⠀ .
Instagram post 18005130499300724 Before you start skipping meals and overexercising to make up for a holiday dinner... read this. ⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ If you're celebrating this holiday season, you might have had experiences of hearing negative comments around what to eat, whether to eat, when to eat... The questions never end! ⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ To practice intuitive eating this holiday, consider which foods bring you joy & pleasure, as well as bring you satisfaction and offer variety. Fill your plate with foods that you know you will actually enjoy, and foods which you do not normally get the chance to enjoy or may not have access to regularly. ⠀ .⠀ .⠀ Eating shouldn’t be all about restriction but rather on the experience and active enjoyment of the foods you are eating, However, it is also extremely important to be forgiving of yourself, even if you go back to your old ways. Remember: one step at a time — you are still learning and that’s okay!⠀ .⠀ .⠀ If you want to learn more of my tips for eating intuitively this holiday, read my blog post linked in my bio @nutrifoodie_org (just search intuitive eating during the holidays) and at https://nutrifoodie.ca/2019/11/15/intuitive-eating-during-the-holidays/⠀ .⠀ .⠀ What’s your favourite holiday foods? 🍗🥧🥗 Share below! ⬇️
Instagram post 18034827145235676 This holiday give compassion, not criticism. Call 'em in, not call 'em out. Capture memories, not social media likes. Hold space for grace, not grudges. . . Remember that enjoying your meals, isn't to be "made up for" or "earned". Remember that not exercising for this one week "doesn't ruin all your health goals", or makes you undeserving of eating an extra serving of your favorite foods. . . And if this holiday is not a merry and joyful time for you, take the time to care for yourself and your mental health. This time of year is difficult for more people than you might be aware of... sharing a kind gesture or even just a smile can save a life. Love, with grace... Which means to give love and share love even to those who may not deserve it. . . In the end of the day, everything is temporary. If it's a great year for you, embrace it and celebrate it. If it's not, know that better days are coming, and seek support to lift you up and through. . . 📸 @yzobelb
Instagram post 18097559464110703 #BodyClapBacks - hands up if you're owning it! 🙌🙌🙌 . . . Compliments are really nice to receive! They are intended to make us feel warm and fuzzy. However when we give positive comments only when someone loses weight, then we're also telling them that they don't deserve a nice compliment in other circumstances. . . . Those compliments add a whole sense of guilt and shame when they no longer apply, such as when someone gains weight for WHATEVER reason... . . . Your weight and body size does not determine your worth and compliments don't either. This season, I hope you search and find internal peace to handle any and all comments around diets, dieting, weight, and body shapes. . . . So, FEEL GREAT in your own skin today, even if you have to fake it until you make it so... And OWN IT!!!
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