You've probably noticed the blog content has shifted a bit lately; and now I want to explain why. If you only read one thing I write this year, I hope it's this.
I've had a weird past couple of months. I've questioned a lot of things. Is all of this what I want to be doing for the rest of my life? What do I actually enjoy? What is my purpose? What am I promoting? Who was I when this all started? And who have I become?
I, like a lot of bloggers, started this space as a passion project. I loved to write and I loved to eat, so I combined the two and made a blog about it. I didn't start it with the hopes of it becoming a business. It just kind of...did. While that may seem ideal, the obvious end goal for anyone that starts a blog, it's truly not. When your passion becomes your career, when your financial well being depends on the very thing that tugs at your heart strings, it will be forever changed.
In short, I feel like somewhere along the way I lost some meaning in all of this. Do I not get the same satisfaction I used to by posting a recipe? Sometimes I feel like I'm just checking off a box. I could write about my deep dark thoughts on so many different things that you'd probably love to hear my perspective on, but turning to recipes is more familiar. More calculated.
It has become somewhat routine. Like oh shit, it's Sunday and I haven't written any posts for the week and all I want to do is eat pancakes and not write about them.
I function, I thrive, on meaning in my work. I live my passion every day. When I don't feel inspired, I can't write. I won't write. If I get home late from work and don't feel like blogging, I don't. That's not inspired me and you don't want to read words from un-inspired me. That's who built this beautiful space and I won't settle for less.
That doesn't mean I'm only writing when I'm super happy. That's not real life. For example, I feel super inspired right now but perhaps not as positive as I usually feel. I'm feeling those feelings and I'm very ok sharing them with you today.
I read in Big Magic recently about grabbing on to creativity as it comes to you. You never know when it's coming, but you know when it hits you. It hit me hard last week and that's what engendered this post. I was eating some ice cream when it suddenly dawned on me that I had to tell you this realization. The inspiration melted all over me and I haven't stopped typing since.
I'm the kind of person that's always looking for the next thing. I want to live a life of creativity, joy, anticipation, and excitement. It's no surprise that after over five years I'm feeling a bit lost. And lost is the best way to describe how I've been feeling in more parts of my life than one. I need new meaning. I need to be re-inspired.
Let's rewind for a second and reflect on the loss of purpose. I feel like 2016 was the year of hyper-focusing on healthy eating. I watched so many women fall madly and deeply in love with healthy food like I did five years ago but something was different. They took it a step too far. They went from health conscious to health obsessed. There were orthorexia red flags everywhere. People in my very profession, dietitians, people in school for nutrition, people blogging the healthy recipes you make at home, were emailing me asking for help with their eating disorders.
Who am I? What have we become? Did I fuel this problem? Are these social networks a platform for disordered eating? Do I even want to eat this way? Are we as "healthy living bloggers" perpetuating orthorexia? Is my blog fueling the fire?
Davida asked me on her podcast last week if I thought we were part of the problem, if we were perpetuating the healthy eating obsession. I replied without hesitation, "yes."
I'd be lying if I said I haven't visualized writing a post about the end for the blog. Is that weird? I love Hummusapien more than anything but it's like this guilty pleasure thought of not having to deal with this health bubble I'm in anymore. Not having to keep up with Jones' on social media, or keep up with anyone for that matter. Not having to endure the daily scroll through three billion perfectly arranged smoothie bowls with a quarter of a crushed granola bar and a weirdly perfect fanned strawberry. I feel a lot of pressure. I feel it every day. I feel that it has changed me, and maybe you, in some of the best ways and maybe even a couple of the worst.
I'm not trying to blame anyone's eating disorder on myself or you or someone else. There's no blame to be had here. It's a devastating disease. These issues are complicated are multi-faceted. I know we all started healthy living blogs with the best intentions to inspire everyone around us.
We loved food and wanted to personify our passions. Now some the people that started back when I did sometimes feel...over it. Maybe we don't want to be called "food bloggers." We have things in our lives we actually care about way more than what we're having for lunch. We have all evolved. It's a natural part of life. I'm not who I was in college and I'm not now who I will be in ten years. The content on our blogs and social media is starting to shift. We may have contributed to an epidemic of obsessive healthy eating, but we sure as hell aren't going to watch it crash and burn.
You know when you're younger and you see a famous person on a magazine cover and think, "Wow, she's so pretty!" Nothing less, nothing more. There's no judgement, bitterness or jealousy. It's like a toddler eating his or her lunch and simply stopping when he or she is full. It's easy and intuitive and not riddled with anxiety and decisions. That's how the blog and social media world used to be to me.
It was all very innocent. I was just posting recipes that less than a hundred people read. I was just excited about eating plants and preventing disease. I didn't really know what I was getting myself into---the good or the bad. It's funny looking back to 2013 when I wrote Life Lessons: On Beer and Kale, in 2014 when I wrote On Being Too Healthy, and later that year when I wrote On Being Human. The spark was always inside me, but I feel like I couldn't eloquently express what I was trying to say to everyone until now.
Years passed, views increased, and all the while I started noticing how many people were suffering from the obsession that we as bloggers and influencers accidentally helped proliferate. I watched the people behind large accounts unfold their stories with disordered eating. From the outside, I'm sure I seemed totally health obsessed, too.
Now I'm watching as young girls, young me's and young you's, turn their passion for health into an obsession. Into an illness. Into a third cup of oats with PB2 on top for breakfast and toast for lunch. They can't remember what hunger feels like because everything is a number. How did we get here? Are we, am I, part of the problem? And more importantly, how can we all contribute to the solution?
"I've heard it said that people come into our lives for a reason, bringing something we must learn. And we are led to those who help us most to grow, if we let them. And we help them in return. Well I don't know if I believe that's true, but I know I'm who I am today because I knew you."
As I wrote this I was listening to my favorite Wicked songs "For Good" and "Defying Gravity" and I felt like I was listening to my brain sing its thoughts. "Something has changed within me. Something is not the same. I'm through playing by the rules of someone else's game. It's time to trust my instincts, close my eyes, and leap."
I really feel like you all and this blog came into my life for a reason. I know I've grown in wild and wonderful ways because of it. It has taught me, it has changed me, so much. Hell, it's a gigantic part of who I am. "Who can say if I've been changed for the better? I do believe that I've been changed for the better."
I said it before and I'll say it again: I know we all had the best intentions. We still do. But I recognize the positive and negative influence we've had, the intentional and the accidental. So I'm here to be part of the solution. I've found newfound meaning in working with people that are struggling with the issues I keep talking about. I'm here to undo any unintentional damage that was done, on behalf of this entire community. On behalf of the tens of thousands of credentialed health professionals and self-identified health "experts" who have no idea they've done anything wrong by posting little salads with dressing on the side, we are sorry. We are sorry if we painted an unrealistic picture of unattainable, unhealthy health.
For the times you thought lunch meant kale salads and breakfast meant lean green smoothies. For the times you thought you didn't deserve dessert. For the times you felt proud for going to bed hungry. For the times you thought, "she ate that, so I should, too." I'm here to undo it. We're here to undo it.
I want to prove that anyone and everyone can find so much joy in eating, plant-based or not. And for the record, I do not believe that plant-based diets have to be restricting if it's for the right reasons. More on that in another post. Even though I never suffered personally from an eating disorder, immersing myself in intuitive eating education and working with clients who are struggling has unleashed in me this invigorating new sense of purpose, passion and freedom. It's that inspiration you can physically feel. When I don't feel like working out, I don't. And I don't think twice about it. When I want ice cream or donuts, I eat what I want and I stop when I'm satisfied. Everyone deserves to know how incredible that feels.
I feel like I was lost and now I'm found. I finally feel at peace.
I am more than a food blogger. You are more than a meal plan. Eating disorders are real. This has been a long time coming.
Let's make 2017 our year. Let's make the over-obsession with healthy eating uncool. This is the year of self love, of joy, of confidence. Of donuts.
"Because I knew you, I have been changed for good."
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Photography: Photo 243
Maria says
Thank you for this beautifully written, honest post. I completely agree with everything and can totally relate. While I love my new found passion of snapping food photos and posting on IG or my blog--it saddens me to think that I may be promoting disordered eating. And I definitely find myself more focused, too focused, on healthy eating. I have thought about adding a greater variety of photos to the mix on my IG account but know that they wouldn'tbe as well received. But maybe it's time for a change and maybe a bunch of us dietitians other health professionals can join forces and lead the way.
Amanda @ Fueled Fork says
Thank you for writing this. I echo the comments above in how needed this post is, and how everyone should read it. As an RD, there can be a fine line between helping people improve their eating habits and having people go off the deep end. Promoting an all foods fit approach is SO important to help people establish a healthy relationship with food.
Katie @ 24 Carrot Life says
Such an eloquent and relevant post, Alexis! While I am not an RD or health expert in any way, I have recently felt that the "food blogging" world is just not where I want to be right now and I actually posted on my blog a few weeks ago about how I am shifting my focus to include more of my other passion- sustainability. While I still LOVE food and will post recipes here and there, I felt that there was something bigger and deeper that I wanted to talk about and share. I'm really excited about this new shift but definitely nervous since it feels so different! I can't wait to see how your content develops and what you share next!
Dawn Shepard says
Thank you for articulating this so beautifully. As a fitness professional I can struggle with similar issues. For me, fitness
is about supporting health, and feeling strong in your body not achieving a size 2.
jordan @ dancing for donuts says
you are incredible. thank you so, so much for this post. i couldn't agree more, and as someone who is trying to take my blog to the next level, i've asked myself so many times "what am i promoting?"
i used to be an athlete for a living and health/fitness was my life. as i transition into a regular full-time job, i've found my healthy habits somewhat slipping and it's been challenging to find a balance, but it's also helped me realized that our (meaning the world in general right now) obsession with health and working out every 2 seconds has gone a bit too far. it's so important to recognize that life is about BALANCE and enjoying the things and people that makes us happy. it's not about counting calories or running 10 miles a day, unless that's what fills your cup. it's about doing the things that help us become our best and happiest selves. love reading your blog and am proud of your bravery for posting this <3
Sam @ Hygge Wellness says
Jordan - we have such a similar story/background! I just wanted to say "hi" and say I totally get where you're coming from. Hope you're having a great week xo
jordan @ dancing for donuts says
Hi Sam!! Thank you for that - just checking out your blog now and it's beautiful. Going from moving all day everyday to being sedentary at a desk is definitely a big lifestyle change!! I love your message though, and how important it is to listen to your mind & body. Thanks for introducing yourself and I'm excited to read your blog now!!! 🙂
Rachel says
Awesome post! I find this kind of thoughtful, thought-provoking content really interesting, and it is one of the reasons I keep coming back to your blog. Keep on keeping on!
Laura says
Well said. You are awesome, keep on being you and evolving, that's all we can do as humans and RDs <3
Simi says
You're just amazing. Thank you!!!!
suzanne says
THANK YOU!!!!!!
Love this and love your renewed inspiration
Vicki Delp says
Goosebumps...thank you, Alexis, for your honesty and inspiration...❤❤❤
Heather says
A very inspiring post.. Keep evolving - that is what life is for. Every great brand has to adapt to the changing environment - why not bloggers?
ACKTIVE LIFE says
BEAUTIFUL as always! I feel the change too and not only with myself, but with this community. The health obsessions is exhausting and it is not real life and it has become an obsession. I think we are all burned out and we are all experiencing this at very similar times. Yes we work hard. We train hard. We eat well. We've tried it all, but what it comes down to is enjoying life. Doing all of those things, but with more balance, less worry, more enjoying. There is a cool shift happening and I like it a lot better. XOXO
Teele Männik says
I have been following your blog for a while now and it has always been on my favorites tab. Your posts have eithey made me laugh, hungry, or feel like I'm capable of conquering the world. That is an understatement. I've battled with anorexia for a few years, but can finally say that I'm doing so much better. A year ago, I moved across the world to my roots to study in university and have grow into a powerful woman that I'm learning to embrace each day. This post was just what I needed to read. Despite being better, I still get so fixated on things sometimes and sometimes wonder if the people I follow on social media are really a good influence? I feel like many of us have become health obsessed for so many of the wrong reasons. We need to start a chain reaction and your words have been a beacon. Thank you, so so so much.
Amanda @ Real Life Recovery Diary says
This post is *exactly* what I needed to hear today! Not going to lie that, as someone who's been in recovery from anorexia for 3 years, your blog and a lot of other healthy eating blogs were really triggering to me because I felt like I HAD to eat that way. And that all of the Cheezits and cookies and home-cooked meals must be unhealthy because none of the bloggers I looked up to seemed to eat them.
So this was a total breath of fresh air and such a positive thing to read rn. Thank you so much girl, keep doing the amazing work you're doing!
Shelby says
Oh. My. Goodness.
Alexis- I have to admit to you that I am among those struggling to find that balance between eating donuts without guilt and being dedicated to taking care of my body, as well as my mental and emotional health. Your words have always inspired me and have helped me in many ways to work though my own perceptions on food and health. My daily eats don't have to mirror someone else's, and my definition of health should be my own- based on what makes me feel good, inside and out. Some days that might be a yoga class, other days it might be donuts. The best days are when it's both. None of us will ever be perfect. The best of intentions can still fall short and we do change as we grow older (and hopefully wiser).
Thank you for being honest, and thank you for staying real.
Alexa says
I hope you have a chance to read all of these comments, because you deserve all the praise you get 🙂
I think it's sad that the first thought I had once about one of your blog posts was "she never had an eating disorder? how is that possible" WHAT KIND OF THOUGHT IS THAT??! i'm kind of ashamed of it. your balanced/nourishing/let's not overthink it/non-labelled way of eating seems so easy, and delicious, and healthy. I hope when/if you ever need small breaks from blogging, that your readers will totally understand. i know you'd come back re-inspired and write up some great posts, so win-win! please, just keep doing what you are doing, being real, sharing WIAW. i know, personally, i know struggle with "well, i want a salad/veggies/celery/rice cakes, but i've been told i don't need to eat these so is this even healthy anymore?"
bottom line, we (your readers) love you 🙂
Susie B says
This is such an incredible post. I LOVE your blog (and Robyn's and Kylie's) for just the reasons you are writing about here. It's so easy to get caught up in "oh man, that's ALL she ate today? Does this mean I'm over eating?" or "I just ate a turkey and cheese sandwich for lunch with chips and all I see on Instagram is pictures of smoothies and kale salads.... man, I suck." But I love your blogs because you address these issues and help women see that they are more than just calories, a pant size, or what they're eating. You are so inspirational, and I hope you continue blogging for years to come!
Jill says
My thoughts are not entirely cohesive after reading this, but I just want to say, "Thank you! I needed this today." As a forty-two year old woman who has battled various forms of disordered eating for several decades, I sometimes wonder how I ever allowed myself to get to this point. Most days I'm paralyzed by my fear of what my day of eats should look like. I always start with the best of intentions---"today, I will allow myself breakfast...", but typically end my day in some degree of shame (having overeaten or missed an opportunity to truly enjoy a food experience.) I relentlessly compare myself either to others or to some form of a previous (read: thinner) version of myself. I have no recollection at this point of what it is like to feel "normal" around food so am greatly appreciative of the efforts I am seeing in the blog world, such as yours today, aimed at addressing the issue and presenting a more reality-based depiction of eating and health in general. While it pains me to think that, at my age, I really should have my act together, it is so helpful to know that support is out there, just a few keyboard clicks away.
Amber @ Madden Wellness Counseling says
This is AMAZING! And you are SO right. As someone that has a disordered eating past, I hadn't really had any "flare ups" in several years by the time I stumbled upon health food blogs. I literally became CONSUMED with reading them and learned a lot of GOOD things. But I also believe it did trigger a lot of the issues I had in the past. I became obsessed with eating healthfully, buying organic and health foods I had never even heard of before. I became super focused on macros and other ridiculous styles of eating that had never crossed my mind before. I am all about this new initiative and new pursuit. It's a fine line to be a role model, but also not a catalyst. Thank you for this beautiful post and your transparency!
Laura @ SheEatsWell says
I am in my DI right now...and this really resonates. As a future RD, I want my clients to be able to enjoy their food and feel really good. I love love love love loved this post. Thank you!
Kirsten says
This post is coming at SUCH a perfect time for me. I've been feeling lately that I'm slowly but surely being sucked into this health-obsessed bubble more and more. It's so easy to let it affect your thoughts and actions and this post is a great reminder to step back and basically snap out of that way of thinking. Thanks for writing this... such an inspiration! 🙂
Pela says
YES! Alexis you just described me to a T. I am a nutritionist/health journalist who got obsessed with healthy eating and I am now down to an emaciated 60 pounds and i remain profoundly influenced by all the othorexic crap one sees daily on social media. We need to start a movement---this isn't freedom, this isn't LIFE--it's sheer hell. What do you plan to DO to be part of the solution? Ps...if you know anyone who would work with me I'd love to hear about them--it's hard getting help where i live.
The Appalachian Daughter says
Absolutely beautiful and beautiful blog! I am very happy that I stumbled upon Hummusapien 🙂
Shannon says
All the feels! <3 You are so real and such an inspiration-thank you!
Michelle says
This is so incredible and I totally agree with everything you've said! Even though I'm not an RD yet I see exactly what you're talking about and I wonder about the social media space and the role it plays in people's mentalities with health alllll the time. But I love following the incredible RDs out there (YOU! and Kylie and Robyn and your whole girlboss squad that I fangirl over all the time) who support the message of true balance in health. Can't wait to call myself a colleague of such amazing women and to join you all fighting for this mission! It's what I'm finding I am passionate about too!
also I was thinking "this is so Big Magic" in the beginning, and then "this reminds me of Wicked" in the middle haha love the references, clearly we have similar taste 🙂
Katrina @ Every Super Woman says
Beautiful post, love. I appreciate and admire your vulnerbility. I've been battling the same deamons in the sense of a "mommy blogger" facade. I think that's why inspiration has fallen short lately because it's seemed more like "I have to" rather than "I want to". But here's to making changes and steps towards finding joy in the work and influencing for the better. <3
Morgan Shambrock says
"Unlimited, my future is, unlimited" This is beautiful! This is why I read Hummusapien, you inspire so many people (including me)! This post rocks!
Elaine @ FoodParsed says
I love how honest this was. Thanks for sharing!
Arlene says
I was Vegetarian for years (never questioned myself what to eat) than went plant-based vegan (for health reasons) and it did become an obsession. Took a while to get out of it. I had to stop over-thinking my food choices etc. I do me now and listen to my mind/body. Stopped reading everything out there on food choices etc. I know what works for my body now and how to feel good & what doesn't work for me. It's all a balance with our mind and body. Stop over thinking everything it will drive you crazy. Great piece luv your Blog never miss a post.
Erin says
Alexis, thank you for this post! I am an aspiring blogger, and I feel like after reading this, I don't want to just be a food blogger anymore. I aim to inspire balance like you are doing now! As an rd2be, I can say that this post changes my outlook on my own diet, my opinions of health, and how I will be in my future career. Thank you for being an amazing source of inspiration!
Also, LOVE the wicked references!
Fallon C. says
I love your blog (and your recipes) so much. Thanks for putting yourself out there. You've been a positive influence for me, making plant-based food accessible and yummy and it's never felt restrictive, just nourishing. I understand what you are saying in this post and your honesty and awareness is what makes this space so special.
Thank you for everything you do!
Marsha says
I love all of this! Being open to following YOUR path and honoring the changes along the way.
Kris Wilken says
Thanks so much for speaking to the hearts of women who suffer from orthorexia... a word I never knew existed until I took it so far I could not allow myself to carrots or a 1/2 frozen banana because of the carbs and landed in treatment.
I hope you continue to write about your passion and creativity as it inspires women to think outside the box about other ways to nourish your whole body.
If you have an intuitive eating favorite resources I would love if you could share
Emma says
This was such a great post! I am glad that you are still finding inspiration after 5 years of blogging.
Ashley | Fit Mitten Kitchen says
LOVE this Alexis. SO so much. Thank you for sharing. I love love love what you do <3
Sam @ Hygge Wellness says
Beautifully written, Alexis! I know you had nothing but the best intentions all these years. I definitely had moments where I had to step away from reading other blogs because their obsession with tracking/taking pictures/beautifully staging food was making me a little nervous. I hope that 'healthy eating' is moving more towards the intuitive/mindful eating spectrum. I'm trying my hardest to help people learn how to integrate a mindful eating mindset in a super stressful, corporate life. Overall, I'm hoping people will begin to see food as fuel & nourishment -- not something scary that needs to be tracked, counted, and weighed. Thanks again for the post! xo
Leah Goldglantz says
I really love this. I'm so happy for you to follow your heart. I'll always support you!!
Danie says
Yes yes YES. THIS is the post I've been waiting for. That we've all been waiting for. So important. PREACH.
Marina @ A Dancer's Live-It says
You've got a standing ovation from me over here!! I took a break from blogging last month because I felt this same kind of pressure. Man oh man, I feel so much better now. You are incredible woman and such a light in this community. THANK YOU. <3
Carrie this fit chick says
Wow. These are amazing words, Alexis and I hope lots of people can read this. This is why I took a big break from blogging actually-- I needed to get 'out' of bubble and refresh my mind and really reconnect with myself 🙂
Kit Broihier says
Bravo!
Georgina says
Great post! It really resonates with me a lot. A few years ago I got CRAZY into food/health/fitness blogs, plant-based, clean eating, etc. etc. Of course there are so many other contributing factors to developing an ED but I know it was part of the problem for me. I have been in treatment for anorexia for the past 2 months. I have recently stopped following so many blogs and Instagram accounts as they were constantly triggering me but I still visit your blog daily! I appreciate how real you are & for being part of the solution 🙂
Dietitian Jess says
So much this!!!!! I see too many people leaving comments asking bloggers if they should eat x,y, and z or how many calories is in something or since that blogger doesn't ever use white flour they think they shouldnt. I think from seeing this and some of the healthy eating obsession that comes from the blog world it has also made me more interested and in tune with those struggling with eating disorders. I've also never personally struggled with an eating disorder but I can see how social media can be a huge trigger- I try to keep my accounts authentic and not only post perfectly curated pictures and share my less than healthy eats too- it suc ks to think we could be contributing to the problem but you are right that it is a reality but totally not our intention. Great read (sorry for such a long commetn!)
Taylor says
Girl, I'm with you 100%. I'm an RD with a small food blog and a small private practice, and I also work in an eating disorder treatment center. I've done a lot of thinking about this topic, and I think you've hit the nail on the head. We've created this culture of "right" and "wrong" foods and then social media creates an outlet for comparing how your diet stacks up to someone else's and how could we NOT have eating disorders and orthorexia running rampant? I've worked with so many clients who truly feel guilt and shame for eating:"Maybe eating this 'clean' salad is okay, but if I eat that slice of 'bad' pizza, I'm 'bad' too. And disgusting and fat and worthless." Assigning value to ourselves based on the perceived value of the food we eat is so problematic and so easy to do when we're constantly bombarded with photos of salads and smoothie bowls and gluten-free-dairy-free-refined-sugar-free "desserts." I do my best to model and teach balance, but we're up against a lot. Thank you for your thoughtful words and for trying to contribute to a shift in how we treat food and ourselves.
Sarah @ Bucket List Tummy says
Loved every second of this post, especially how it comes from the heart. We walk a fine line as health professionals, obviously promoting healthy foods for their benefits to the body, but trying to teach understanding that in the end, it's just food, and it shouldn't ruin a moment or a day depending on what we choose. Thanks for writing this!
Alexis says
You're so welcome! And you're very right--it's a heavy duty we have as health professionals to have integrity and not forget the importance of happiness and satisfaction in life.
Karlie says
Gah YOU ARE AMAZING! And this blog has always been different from the health obsessed ones out there, thats part of the reason why it's so wildly popular. Because its relatable, real, NOT restrictive. I remember one of the reasons I fell in love with your blog in the first place was the "beer and kale" post. You have such an incredible platform for inciting change and I can't wait to see what happens moving forward. xo
Alexis says
Awwwww I love the beer and kale post!! I almost forgot about it!! Linking to it here for anyone that needs a good read 🙂 XO https://www.hummusapien.com/life-lesson-beer-kale/
Lindsay Amerman says
I think everyone should read this post. You are such an inspiration and it's so refreshing to read someone who is so honest and can admit that not everyone is perfect. In today's society there are SO many women who think they need to eat and look a certain way and I would love to see this end too. Thank you for sharing this beautiful post!
Alexis says
Awww thank you, Lindsay! I hope the post will be read by people outside of the core readers of this blog because the outside world is who needs to read in most.
Jessica says
Beautiful and strong!
Alexis says
Thanks so much, Jessica 🙂
Amanda says
Alexis! I loved every word! You are such an inspiration!
Amanda
https://girlaboutcolumbus.com
Alexis says
Thank you my love! Miss your face!
dixya @food, pleasure, and health says
i was just having a similar conversation with my RD friend at work...sometimes i cant tell if i feel the need to eat vegetables (because i know its good for me) or i eat because i actually like it. Being in this nutrition world in terms of both passion and profession, i go through feeling lost vs inspired because food is such a vital part of everyones life. people are reaching out to me for advice but like you said, am i inflicting the obsession of healthy eating or making them feel like they dont deserve donuts? lets make balance, self-care, and moderation cool again!
Alexis says
Yes, yes, yes! This job sure as hell ain't easy but at the end of that day know you're make a huge difference in so many people's lives. And I feel you on the veggie comment!