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mariasylvesterterr
Nov 21, 20243 min read
Meal Prepping for Self-Care: Easy Breakfasts, Balanced Meals, and Sustainable Habits
A thoughtful plan is, often, the most incredible form of self-care. It’s not flashy or glamorous, but it’s the kind of self-compassion...
mariasylvesterterr
Sep 17, 20242 min read
get back on track using a non-diet approach
Let me reframe this weekly itch for you. You may not need to 'start over.' You might just need to know where to start . How many "I'll...
mariasylvesterterr
Sep 17, 20241 min read
ask yourself these 6 questions if you’re worried about sugar and fruit
If you're still worried about the fruit carbs... I want you to ask yourself why: fear of eating too many carbs? worried about overall...
mariasylvesterterr
Sep 17, 20241 min read
are what I eat in a day videos a diet culture practice? Try this intuitive eating approach to nutrition
Honestly, this is one of the reasons dieting and “what I eat in a day to eat X grams of protein” is so attractive: rules, straightforward...
mariasylvesterterr
Sep 13, 20243 min read
10 tiny habits for a nourishing week
TL;DR: Don't discount the little things. The small shifts, actions, and reframes. The little things, like legos, stack up to form tall,...
mariasylvesterterr
Sep 13, 20243 min read
can I improve my mental health on Instagram? Don't let diet content kill your confidence
TL;DR: No matter how loud they may seem, your insecurities cannot be guessed just by looking at you. You can set yourself up for...
mariasylvesterterr
Sep 13, 20243 min read
intuitive eating: compassionate or chaotic?
For many, intuitive eating ushers in an era of healing after decades of dieting. For others, it can feel... confusing & chaotic. How do...
mariasylvesterterr
Sep 9, 20241 min read
sorry Netflix, eating eggs is not the same as smoking a cigarette!
Netflix documentaries about food work overtime to send home a pointed nutrition message. Unless we are immediately convinced into a new...
mariasylvesterterr
Sep 9, 20243 min read
can I improve my cholesterol and still eat eggs?
TL;DR: eggs can absolutely be a part of a healthy, nutritious food intake. While recommendations vary depending on a person's current...
mariasylvesterterr
Sep 9, 20242 min read
how to quit stressing about getting your nutrition labs done
i'm getting my labs done this week It's common for your weight and lab results to feel like a report card for your eating and movement...
mariasylvesterterr
Sep 9, 20244 min read
are you eating ingredients you can't pronounce?
TL;DR: you're an organic chemistry class away from being able to pronounce most food ingredients. A better gauge of healthfulness?...
mariasylvesterterr
Mar 23, 20242 min read
is reading a nutrition facts label a diet behavior?
It might feel like one if you associate nutrition information with your restrictive diet days [or have friends/family who fixate on the...
mariasylvesterterr
Jul 13, 20237 min read
a note on semaglutide shots
can we even have a neutral convo about this? it's hard to imagine something so polarizing ever being neutral. and, the experiences people...
mariasylvesterterr
Jun 22, 20232 min read
everything you need to know about meal prep
let's talk meal prep mondays. while Tupperware was born way back in 1946, Google searches for the term 'meal prep' date back to 2013....
mariasylvesterterr
Jun 22, 20233 min read
what should i eat? 5 reframes for making up your mind
nutrition of addition is one of my favorite recommendations for folks looking to increase the nutrient density of a meal without feeling...
mariasylvesterterr
Jun 22, 20233 min read
reframes for trying on clothes
shopping for clothes can just, well... suck. three years ago today i moved to new orleans [!] with all my belongings, including a ton of...
mariasylvesterterr
Jun 14, 20232 min read
5 mindset shifts for takeout and restaurant meals
Let's talk takeout... in a non-diet way. My sister recently moved to New Orleans, and as you know, with moving often comes a lot of...
mariasylvesterterr
Jun 14, 20232 min read
can I lose weight without restriction?
pursuing intentional weight loss without restricting Lately, I've been having conversations with clients who are stuck in a messy...
mariasylvesterterr
Jun 11, 20232 min read
diet and body talk: holiday edition
what you need to hear sometimes it feels like we contain all the questions and all the problems, like a jumbled mess of a human. we may...
mariasylvesterterr
Jun 11, 20233 min read
4 specific ways to support your blood sugar
but first....those google search suggestions i love a Google moment. i'll look up random trivia level facts, song lyrics i definitely...
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