Breaking the diet-cycling is what will allow you to finally feel a true sense of freedom with food. You can discover new ways that you may never have felt in your life, no matter your age or stage of life.
You have been on so many diets it’s hard to keep track of. You’ve tried following mainstream “diet advice” and have super strict food rules to follow. But, in the end, you “fall off the wagon” and feel like you can never get it right. You feel like there is something wrong with you. You're tired of dieting, but you don’t know how to nourish yourself or where to begin. You know that you don’t want to diet again and yet you are stuck. Part of you knows that it’s not as easy as the internet makes it sound to “just stop dieting”.
The reality is that it’s hard to break away from dieting if that’s all you have ever known. You may be unhappy with dieting and may have diet-cycled many times. But, it can also feel well-known and safe to continue dieting and go back to diets of the past. Having support to move away from following diet advice at your own pace is very helpful. With support, you can learn to nourish yourself without prescription.
Rejecting a rigid food and exercise routine while learning to eat on your terms is a great journey. It provides the opportunity to be present with loved ones at celebrations. It allows you to find pleasure in foods you couldn’t trust yourself around before. Plus, it helps you feel more connected to your body! You deserve to feel at peace with food!
Common reasons people seek support around chronic dieting:
Experiences of shame or failure after abandoning a diet or plan
Feeling stuck in a restrict-binge cycle
Tired of using quantitative measures (ie. calories, macros, carbs, points, etc) to determine food choices
Confusion on how to nourish yourself
Feeling like you can’t trust themselves around certain foods
Not knowing which foods are “ok” to eat and having fears around causing harm to the body by eating certain foods
Our Dietitians Can Help
As dietitians, we know what it’s like to feel fed up with diets and that is why we are anti-diet dietitians. Diets can bring up feelings of confusion, frustration, overwhelm, shame, and more. Dieting leads to feelings of isolation and food and body image consuming your life. Our compassionate dietitians have counseled countless clients ready to ditch the diets. But, they weren’t sure of their next steps. Our goal is to help clients overcome their restrictive attitudes and behaviors. We will help you have a better understanding of what's rooted in science and what's rooted in diet culture. Also, we will help to dispel myths around food and support you in learning how to eat again without fear.
The Bravespace Nutrition approach to chronic dieting support looks like:
Unpacking your diet history to understand current or past food rules that impact your eating patterns
Challenging these food rules leftover from dieting like calorie counting, macro counting, food elimination, avoidance of food groups, etc.
Learning about why you, your brain, and your body benefit from ending the diet cycle
Identifying your values to explore how food and your relationship with food impacts your life
Learning how to differentiate diet culture food advice vs. food knowledge based on science and physiology.
What is holding you back from seeking counseling for chronic dieting?
“But I want to be healthy. Doesn’t an anti-diet approach conflict with health?” Most of us have grown to think that following diets and controlling food intake is healthy. It can be very hard to start to shift your mindset and redefine health outside of dieting and weight loss. But, struggling with food is a sign that you may benefit from meeting a dietitian in Seattle, WA. We expand our definition of health to include mental, emotional, and social health. We recognize our relationship with food is crucial to all those elements. An anti-diet approach also lets you focus on your beliefs and values without external diet culture rules. Rejecting diets and embracing intuitive eating is a great way to learn about health and self-care in your life.
“If I’m allowed to eat whatever I want, I’m afraid I won’t be able to stop eating.” This is a very common fear, and it’s so understandable given all you’ve been through. A registered dietitian can offer a space to explore these fears. You can rest easy in a safe, nonjudgmental environment. Vocalizing food-related emotions and attitudes is an important part of the process. Our work together will move at whatever pace is appropriate for your journey. While it doesn’t happen overnight, clients find that the more they address restrictive thoughts and behaviors and permit themselves to eat all foods, the more they can better trust themselves around food.
Consider joining our body image support group
At Bravespace Nutrition, our dietitians believe a nourished life begins by stepping into a brave space. This is why we created the Body Image Badass Support Group. This group is designed for women ages 18+ that are in recovery from disordered eating, an eating disorder, or chronic dieting.
In our body image support group, you will work with other women and create a sense of self-worth that is not based on your body shape or weight. Furthermore, you will gain new tools that will help you appreciate the body you have. But the best part, you will be supported by your peers and a caring therapist as you learn and grow!
Get Support for Chronic Dieting in Seattle, WA
Creating a better relationship with food takes time. That's why our caring dietitians are honored to offer nutritional support from our Seattle, WA-based counseling practice. can provide support in-person and online. To begin working with us, follow these simple steps:
Schedule a free 15-min using the button below.
Meet with a caring dietitian
Start enjoying your new relationship with food!
Other Services Offered at Bravespace Nutrition
We offer a variety of services at our Seattle, WA-based practice. Other Services include support for body image concerns, binge eating, and intuitive eating. We also offer Bulimia treatment, Anorexia treatment, and business coaching. For more helpful info, feel free to visit our FAQ, blog or resources page!