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I'm Rachel, a registered dietitian (RD)
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Rachel Beiler, MHS, RD, LDN

10 Joyful Movement Benefits That Have Nothing to Do with Weight Loss

Exercise is more than just about weight loss. From improving sleep and reducing stress to boosting mood and heart health, there are countless reasons to move that don’t involve the scale. This article highlights 10 benefits of joyful movement for your overall well-being.

Learning to Appreciate Your Body: Focusing on Function Over Form

Our bodies are capable of extraordinary things, from the heart’s 100,000 daily beats to the brain’s trillions of neural connections. Yet, we often reduce our worth to a number on the scale. By shifting our focus from appearance to the incredible functions our bodies perform, we can cultivate a more positive body image and a deeper sense of appreciation. It’s time to learn how to appreciate your body.

I’m an Anti-Diet Dietitian: What Does That Mean?

As an anti-diet dietitian, I advocate for a non-restrictive approach to health that prioritizes mental and physical well-being. It’s about embracing Intuitive Eating, joyful movement, and a positive relationship with food and body, without the rigid rules and shame that diet culture promotes.

5 Rules About Food Created by Diet Culture That are Completely Bogus: Part 2

Diet culture pushes endless rules about food, creating guilt and confusion. In this article, we’re exposing 5 more bogus food rules and sharing a healthier, more flexible approach to eating that truly honors your body’s needs.

The Ultimate List of Anti-Diet Culture Books to Break Free from Dieting

Explore these empowering anti-diet culture books to break free from harmful beauty standards, embrace body acceptance , and discover food freedom.

Dieting Sucks: How the Average Woman Spends 17 Years Dieting and Why It’s Time to Break the Cycle

The average woman spends 17 years dieting, but for what? Dieting sucks and steals time, joy, and self-worth, keeping us stuck in a cycle that doesn’t work. It’s time to break free and start truly living.

Body Positive Affirmations: Speaking Kindly to Yourself

Body positive affirmations help challenge negative thoughts and promote self-kindness, reprogramming the brain for a better body image.

Why a Weight Neutral Approach Is Actually Healthier

A weight neutral approach prioritizes sustainable health habits without fixating on the scale. Research shows this leads to better long-term health, free from the harms of dieting and weight cycling. If health is the goal, why should weight define success?

The History of Diet Culture: A Timeline of Society’s Obsession with Thinness

The history of diet culture: from ancient fasting to modern weight-loss trends, society’s obsession with thinness keeps evolving.

5 Rules About Food Created by Diet Culture That are Completely Bogus

Diet culture bombards us with rules about food that promote guilt and control. These rules are based on myths and harm our relationship with food. In this article, we break down 5 of the most common bogus food rules and offer a healthier approach to eating that honors your body and its needs.

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