Summertime Body Image is HARD!!

July 15, 2022 Marci Evans Body Image Eating Disorders

I know I am writing to folks across the globe, but here in the US, temperatures are hitting record highs, which seems to correlate with record high grumpy body image. With hotter temperatures and less clothing, it’s natural to feel more vulnerable and exposed. Often, summer brings more socialization and opportunities for body comparisons. Additionally, [...]

Having Equity in the Eating Disorders Field

May 26, 2022 Marci Evans Body Image Clinician Training Eating Disorders

I am thrilled to put all of my support behind the first upcoming BIPoC Eating Disorders Conference. In the video below, I share with you my perspective on why we as a field desperately need this conference and the action you can take to support it. IF you say you care about greater equity in [...]

Celebrating International No Diet Day!! [May 6, 2022]

May 6, 2022 Marci Evans Body Image Eating Disorders

I Have TWO Reasons to Celebrate today, which is International No Diet Day. It’s just never going to get old that a worldwide celebration of NOT DIETING also falls on my birthday. So, you better believe I have two very solid reasons to celebrate. But I also want to share, in case you didn’t know, [...]

When Eating Disorders and Chronic Illness Intersect

April 28, 2022 Marci Evans Eating Disorders Intuitive Eating

We are talking about Eating Disorders and Chronic Illness with our newest Dietitian at Marci RD Nutrition, Anita Dharwadkar. Did you know that chronic illness creates specific vulnerabilities to the development of mental health challenges and eating disorders? In my experience, this is an area that deserves a whole lot more attention. Have you ever [...]

Exciting Changes at Marci RD Nutrition: A New Dietitian

March 9, 2022 Marci Evans Body Image Eating Disorders Registered Dietitian

It’s National Registered Dietitian Day and it’s the perfect opportunity to share some very exciting news about the dietitians in my practice! First, I am thrilled to announce that Anita Dharwadkar has just joined the team full-time. Anita is passionate about working in the field of eating disorders, with particular interests in working with kids, […]

Urgent Action: Standard of Care in the Field of Nutrition and Dietetics

March 7, 2022 Marci Evans Eating Disorders Intuitive Eating

Have you ever wanted to make a difference with just a few minutes of your time? Here’s your chance!! The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics recently released a draft proposal of some really harmful recommendations through their Evidence Analysis Library. You can read the proposed guidelines for yourself here. To put it bluntly, they are advocating [...]

Eating Disorders Awareness: Increasing Awareness In and Out of the Field

February 22, 2022 Marci Evans Body Image Eating Disorders Nutrition Counseling

What’s that saying? “Clean up your own backyard” before pointing your finger at somebody else’s. Something like that? It’s Eating Disorders Awareness Week and I can’t stop thinking about that quote. Stay with me on this one. It’s Eating Disorders Awareness Week and: Eating disorders remain the most lethal of mental illnesses, second to death [...]