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Dieting Does Not Work – Talking To A Dietitian About Food

It’s common knowledge these days that dieting does not work.

Yet, if you’re someone who has dieted their entire life, it can feel unclear how to approach nutrition.

Registered Dietician Jenn Bryant joins the show to discuss why dieting does not work, how to practice mindful eating, setting up healthy habits, and fun tips for feeding our kids.

plus size woman eating a meal

Jenn and I connected because our kids go to school together.

Finding out she is a dietician made me nervous as a plus size mom.

Turns out, like most nutritionists, Jenn is pretty cool and doesn’t judge.

We recorded this conversation while sitting on her couch in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Recording & Show Notes: Plus Mommy Podcast Episode 123

Resources Mentioned On The Show:

  • During the Raising Body Positive Kids episode, we talk about ways to build healthy habits as a family.
  • Vegetable BINGO is a fun game to encourage kids to eat veggies.

Jenn Bryant, MS, RD, LD, CBDCE owns Nourished Nutrition Counseling, LLC in Albuquerque, NM where she approaches nutrition in a holistic and personalized way to inspire people to find joy in eating well and improving overall health and quality of life. Jennifer is married with 2 children and she enjoys traveling and trying all different kinds of food! You can follow Jenn on Instagram, Facebook, or visit her website where you can sign up for her weekly newsletter full of inspiring stories, practical nutrition info, and yummy recipes!


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