COVID Weight Gain & What It Really Means

April 10, 2021 Pepper It Marketing Body Image Weight stigma

I’d venture a guess that I am not alone in feeling awfully tired of the fear mongering headlines related to COVID weight gain. And I’m also not alone in saying that, given what this past year has cost us, some extra weight really shouldn’t be the biggest worry on our minds. But as more people [...]

My Favorite Books of 2020…and Books for 2021

February 16, 2021 Pepper It Marketing Clinician Training General Interest

Last year I kicked off 2020 with a review of my favorite books from 2019. And I have been waiting in excitement to continue the tradition as we usher in 2021. For me, books are for learning, for escape, for adventure, and for FUN! And I can say that I needed all of those things […]

How Will We Get More People Doing Eating Disorders Work?

February 4, 2021 Pepper It Marketing Clinician Training Eating Disorders Nutrition Counseling

National Eating Disorders Week is upon us and I thought I’d share a little about why I love the work I do and why I am so passionate about expanding the field to more professionals. You can check out my video by clicking below or scroll down for the cliffs notes version.     As [...]

To the Beleaguered – 5 Suggestions to Help you Get Through Today

December 12, 2020 Marci Evans Body Image Motivation

2020 – we have never been more ready to say goodbye to such a beast of a year. If you are reading this, it is likely because you struggle with and care deeply about your mental, emotional, and physical well-being. Or because you are a clinician who cares about the mental, emotional, and physical well-being […]

A Little Dose of Gratitude

November 21, 2020 Marci Evans Body Image Motivation

Holy smokes, it is November. How have we made it to the end of 2020? To be honest, I’m not quite sure. But I do know that this year has been hard. And I also know that my brain (well, all human brains) tends to dwell more on what’s not going well rather than what […]

Ch Ch Ch Changes…

October 10, 2020 Marci Evans Body Image Eating Disorders Motivation

I have been singing the illustrious David Bowie song, “Changes,” while simmering over this month’s newsletter. Fall has always signaled a time for transition and change for me. Something about the start of a new school year, even though I’m no longer in school, lives in my bones. I get re-energized to refocus and reprioritize […]

Digestive Disorders and Eating Disorders: A Complicated Mix

August 6, 2020 Marci Evans Clinician Training Eating Disorders General Interest Nutrition Counseling

Several years into my work as a nutrition therapist I found myself really grappling with a clinical dilemma. Many of my clients were not only suffering from an eating disorder but they were also suffering from pretty severe digestive issues. And these digestive issues were not only complicating their recovery but they were seriously impacting […]