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Dana Schaub MS RD LD RYT | Care for Your Body, Heart, Mind, and Soul

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  • Being a weight neutral provider means I dont prescribe weight
    1 month ago by wholeselfcarerd Being a weight neutral provider means I don’t “prescribe” weight loss, or focus on losing a certain number of pounds. The reason for this is backed by both research and what I’ve observed working with humans for over 10 years—focusing on weight manipulation simply doesn’t work in the long run (and can actually cause the body to gain more weight over time). It often gets in the way of taking care of ourselves. Rather, weight is treated as an outcome—not a “behavior” to control—and we let the body decide where it needs to be for you to function at your
  • I used to think I had a waking up or
    1 month ago by wholeselfcarerd I used to think I had a “waking up” or “sleep” problem. During my teens and early 20s, I had a hard time waking up to an alarm clock and would often oversleep. . I was also severely sleep deprived because I put everything ahead of rest. My sleep patterns were inconsistent and erratic. I was ALWAYS tired but kept pushing through, not giving my body the rest it was craving. . Since then, I developed better sleeping habits by actually getting enough sleep. I don’t sleep through important events anymore and I don’t walk around like a zombie dreaming
  • All kinds of yes yes YES Letting go of
    4 weeks ago by wholeselfcarerd All kinds of “yes yes YES” . Letting go of dieting isn’t about “losing control”, but releasing the control food has over you. It means living free.  #repost  from @thebodylovesociety 
  • I meet many parents of kidsteens who feel confused about
    2 weeks ago by wholeselfcarerd I meet many parents of kids/teens who feel confused about how to raise healthy eaters, and with good reason. With the cultural influences today, it’s challenging raising kids to care for themselves, trust their bodies, and have a healthy relationship with food and their bodies. I love helping parents feel confident while teaching kids/teens all about nutrition and how to care for their bodies. . Eating doesn’t have to be so complicated. Here are a few tips to help you raise healthy eaters: . Don’t restrict or overly manage what or how much they eat—restriction only backfires. Our bodies view
  • I have such talented friends in my life Thank you
    1 week ago by wholeselfcarerd I have such talented friends in my life. Thank you to  @addielaughery00  for doing such an amazing job capturing these shots on the beach!! ☀️