Weight Management Dietitian Vancouver

It is completely understandable for individuals to seek nutrition counselling with the goal of weight loss. With our dieting culture and thin/fit-obsessed world we live in today, many of us feel pressure to be a certain body weight, shape or size.

This pressure can often come from friends, family, social media and even medical professionals. The terms weight and health are often used interchangeably, but did you know that improving your health does not have to focus on your weight at all?

What is the weight-inclusive approach? 

This approach emphasizes and promotes health at diverse body sizes. So rather than focusing solely on weight loss, I help clients develop a positive relationship with food, build healthier habits, and set realistic goals. My goal is to promote long-term health and well-being, emphasizing gradual changes that support overall physical and mental wellness, rather than quick fixes or restrictive diets that often lead to weight regain.

How can we measure progress without weight?

Rather than focusing on the number on the scale, calories, clothing size and other dieting rules, together, you and I can focus on the healthy behaviours we know impact health.

We will look to optimize energy levels, manage stress, improve sleep hygiene, regulate digestion, correct nutritional deficiencies, improve mood and stamina and ensure you are meeting your nutritional needs while supporting a healthy relationship with food and your body.

If positive changes are made and it lends itself to weight loss, then that is just your body responding. It is also possible your weight stays exactly the same or goes up, unfortunately we cannot predict how your body will respond when it is being cared for.

If you are ready to ditch diet culture and live a lifestyle without food or body shame, book an appointment with an experienced dietitian to start your journey 

Food relationship refers to the way an individual interacts with food, encompassing both their emotional and psychological connection to eating. This relationship can be positive, where food is seen as nourishment and an opportunity to enjoy flavors and cultures, or it can be more complicated, involving feelings of guilt, stress, or anxiety. A healthy food relationship is built on balance, mindfulness, and self-awareness, allowing people to listen to their bodies’ hunger cues and enjoy food without shame or restriction.

On the other hand, an unhealthy food relationship may involve disordered eating patterns, such as overeating, bingeing, emotional eating, or chronic dieting.

Signs you might be struggling with your relationship to food:

• Skipping meals to "save calories" 
• Counting calories 
• You can't keep your favourite foods in the house 
• You feel guilty after eating certain foods 
• You use exercise as a way to "burn off"

How can a dietitian help improve my food relationship?

• Encourage intuitive eating practices 
• Address any emotional or psychological barriers that may affect food choices 
• Create a personalized nutrtion plan that encourages healthy eating without food restrictions to help reach your goals 

Are you ready to start your journey to a healthy food relationship?