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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, [...]

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, […]

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 [...]

My Fave Books of 2021 by Marci Evans

January 27, 2022 Marci Evans Body Image Clinician Training Eating Disorders General Interest

It’s January and well, I won’t say Happy New Year, because most people I talk to right now aren’t jumping with joy right now. Things are a bit rough my friends, so it really seems like no better time than to escape into the land of books. For the third year in a row, my [...]

Remember and Repeat after me – I AM Enough

December 22, 2021 Marci Evans Body Image Eating Disorders Motivation

December is a hectic month. Regardless of your religious affiliation, the holidays you celebrate, and how you are managing the pandemic right now - December is kind of hard. Over the past couple of weeks, I’ve found myself dropping balls left and right - sending my son to school without his water bottle, forgetting to [...]

Boundaries & Gratitude are Like PB&J

November 24, 2021 Marci Evans Body Image Eating Disorders Intuitive Eating

Here in the United States, the Thanksgiving holiday reminds many of us to reconnect to our gratitude. Yet, this creates a very interesting tension for individuals with eating disorders because of the central role that food plays in our gatherings and celebrations. “I’m supposed to feel gratitude while managing all of this food stress?!” For [...]

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

October 22, 2021 Marci Evans Body Image Motivation

We have never been more ready to say goodbye to such a beast of a year (almost two). 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 […]

FALL TRAINING SALE + New and Improved ED Training program

October 15, 2021 Marci Evans Body Image Clinician Training Eating Disorders

Nutrition Counseling for Eating Disorders training program — SALE! It is that time of year again where I like to be sure that everyone has the opportunity to receive more training and development and at a special sale price!  Plus, I have some important information about the Nutrition Counseling for Eating Disorders training program I […]

Family Meals – Friend or Foe?

September 25, 2021 Marci Evans Body Image Nutrition

I recently learned that September is National Family Meals Month. I don’t know about you but when I think about family meals, I have two different reactions - a personal reaction and a professional one. Let’s start with the latter. Professional me is stoked! I know the research behind the incredible benefits of family meals: Better academic [...]

What Does Equality Have to Do With Your Body?

August 28, 2021 Marci Evans Body Image Eating Disorders

Today is Women’s Equality Day here in the United States. This is a day which commemorates “the 1920 adoption of the Nineteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution, which prohibits...denying the right to vote...on the basis of sex.1” I am so grateful that so many people have fought tirelessly and continue to fight for the [...]

What does body image healing mean?

July 24, 2021 Marci Evans Body Image Eating Disorders

Thanks so much for taking the time to read my blog posts. It always surprises and delights me to get your feedback and appreciation. I always write from the heart and hope that at least one sentence will feel meaningful for at least one person...well let’s be honest, my bar is a bit higher than [...]

What’s Food Insecurity Got to do with Pride Month?

June 12, 2021 Marci Evans Body Image Eating Disorders

It’s hard to believe that here in Boston, the summer is upon us! This past week we’ve had scorching temperatures, coupled with lots of very quick changes to our covid guidelines. It sure feels like a lot of changes all at once. If you’re like me or any of my clients, you might find yourself [...]

I Have Two Reasons to Celebrate!

May 6, 2021 Marci Evans Body Image Eating Disorders Workshops

I wanted to share a special message with you on International No Diet Day. And you'll learn why I find this day extra special. ;) I hope you'll join me in celebrating! Sneak Peek! I wanted to share this other special information with you too! “The Gut Brain Connection: Cutting Edge Research & Future Directions [...]

COVID Weight Gain & What It Really Means

April 10, 2021 Marci Evans 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 [...]

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 […]

Why Racism Matters to My Work

June 2, 2020 Marci Evans Body Image Eating Disorders Motivation

Over the past week, I have been filled with a flood of thoughts and emotions related to the death of George Floyd and the resulting groundswell of anti-racist protests. While issues of race in America might not seem directly related to my work as an eating disorder specialist, I wanted to share with you why […]

Boston Speaking Events

February 17, 2020 Marci Evans Body Image Eating Disorders Speaking

I wanted to let you know about a couple of exciting talks I’m giving in the Boston area in April. I have the privilege of teaching about two of my passion topics – body image counseling for dietitians and counseling techniques for dietitians! Woohoo!!! I hope that you may be able to join me. Here […]

Welcoming a New RD to the Team!

December 14, 2019 Marci Evans Body Image Eating Disorders Intuitive Eating

I opened the doors to my private practice exactly 11 years ago this month. It seems impossible that so much time has passed! And in those 11 years, I have welcomed 5 dietitians to my team. All of them compassionate, smart, hardworking, and fun! I have been truly blessed to be surrounded by women I […]

Some Personal Maternity Leave Musings from Marci

June 29, 2019 Marci Evans Body Image Motivation

I am a planner. Always have been. So when I suddenly became very sick during my pregnancy and delivered my son nearly two months early, some of my well thought-out plans had to be tossed out the window. I had plans for how I would use those last two months, preparing both myself and my […]

An update from Marci

April 20, 2019 Marci Evans Body Image Eating Disorders Nutrition

I’m happy to be sending you a quick hello from my maternity leave. I’ve been reflecting on some of the principles I’ve taught my clients over the years and how they have been immensely helpful to me as I’ve transitioned into this new and very busy role as a parent. And what I love about […]

Self-Compassion and Embodiment While Recovering from Disordered Eating

February 14, 2019 Marci Evans Body Image Eating Disorders Motivation

This is a guest article by my colleague, Sarah Patten, one of the Registered Dietitians with the Marci RD Nutrition team. The cold days of February are upon us and the winter doldrums have settled in for many. On the days when I’m most longing for warm weather and sunshine, I try to remain grateful […]

Free Resources and Goodies for the Holiday Season

November 22, 2018 Marci Evans Body Image Clinician Training

For many of us, the months between October and December are filled with a flurry of celebrations with the holiday season. This can be a time filled with joy and excitement but also a tremendous amount of overwhelm and financial stress. As this week marks the celebration of Thanksgiving here in the United States, I […]

It IS Possible to Feel Less Crappy About Your Body Image

August 25, 2018 Marci Evans Body Image Weight stigma

Negative body image plagues most women and many men. It’s a truth that makes me sad but an issue I care deeply about because negative body image threatens our capacity to follow our passions, feel connected to and accepted by others, and experience joy. Negative body image is not a matter of vanity because it […]

The Final LIVE Body Image Workshop is being held in London, England!

July 17, 2018 Marci Evans Body Image Clinician Training Speaking

I am so excited to be finalizing plans for the very last, live and in person Body Image Workshop, being held in London, England this September. Fiona Sutherland and I wanted to let you know that we still have some spaces for our final Body Image Workshop being held on September 1st and 2nd in […]

Making Your House a Home: A Body Image Healing Workshop

July 17, 2018 Marci Evans Body Image Speaking Workshops

Do you struggle with your relationship with their body? Do you struggle with your confidence around body image? Would you like to heal your negative body image and move towards a place of body peace? Body image dissatisfaction and distortion are key issues for many people regardless of gender, age, sexual orientation, race, or background. […]

The Body Image Tour: Lessons Learned

May 19, 2018 Marci Evans Body Image Clinician Training General Interest

Traveling across the United States, training clinicians on body image work with my Aussie side-kick, Fiona Sutherland, was not something I ever envisioned for myself. In fact, just about everything I’ve done in my career thus far fits under the category of “things I never envisioned.” But the process of developing and giving this training […]

One Man’s Journey to Love His Body

April 7, 2018 Marci Evans Body Image Nutrition Counseling

In the spirit of body image healing, my dear friend, Alex Amorosi, has graciously accepted my invitation to share his story. Alex is a masterful yoga instructor, trainer, and healer. And I have no doubt that his personal journey of body image healing will inspire your own. Thank you Alex. I’m not quite sure how […]

But I Hate My Body…Cracking the Code on Body Acceptance

February 17, 2018 Marci Evans Body Image General Interest Weight stigma

Are you considering the notion of body acceptance. Or perhaps someone in your life is urging you to consider body acceptance. Maybe you have heard the word body acceptance and thought to yourself, “Why in the world would I accept THIS body?” Body acceptance is a super challenging idea for nearly everyone. We have been […]

Healing the Hate: A Better Body Image in the New Year

January 10, 2017 Marci Evans Body Image General Interest

I originally wrote this video blog for Recovery Warriors which is a phenomenal community and resource for anyone looking for additional support in their eating disorder recovery. But you don’t have to have an eating disorder to have crappy body image. So if you’d like to feel better about your body, this one’s for you. […]

Body Positive & Weight Loss

October 27, 2016 Marci Evans Body Image

Body Positive. It seems to be a term that’s getting a little more press these days. As a self-described “body positive dietitian” you’d think I’d be thrilled! Truthfully, I’m conflicted. I’m conflicted because “body positive” began as a term used to promote body inclusivity, meaning all bodies (fat, thin, short, tall, able-bodied or not) deserve […]

TBM: My Own Body Image Journey

June 22, 2015 Marci Evans Body Image General Interest

Is Thowback Monday a thing? I’m making it a thing with a republishing of this blog post I originally wrote in the summer of 2011. I think you’ll enjoy it. A client asked me a question recently. It was a semi-personal question and I felt that it was something worthy of sharing here. To be […]

Body Imagine, Self-Talk, & Neuroscience

October 20, 2014 Marci Evans Body Image General Interest

I found this 7 1/2 minute story from NPR fascinating! If you have body image issues and/or an eating disorder, take 10 minutes to read this post and list to this podcast.  The thing I find so fascinating about this story is that introduces neuroscience research that explains why the way we speak to ourselves […]

Bad Body Image, Clothes, & Shopping

June 17, 2014 Marci Evans Body Image General Interest

Alright everyone, let’s talk clothes and shopping. It seems to be one of the biggest topics for me at work right now. The seasons have changed and thankfully, warmer weather is here! This means more shorts, tanks tops, and even…swimsuits. I thought it might be helpful if I passed along some tricks of the trade […]

The Body Image Movement

June 10, 2014 Marci Evans Body Image General Interest

Women are tired of feeling crappy about their bodies. I know you are. If you are like most women, you feel bad about your body and then guilty that you feel so bad about it. Taryn Brumfitt was in that exact place until she decided to make a change. Please please take 5 minutes to […]

Understanding Body Image: Part 2

January 20, 2012 Marci Evans Body Image General Interest

 This post is part 2 of what will likely be a 5 part series on understanding bod image. My first post in the series can be found here. To reiterate, body image is actually really complex. The series is aimed to help you understand more completely what the phrase “body image” actually means in order […]

Understanding Body Image: Part 1

November 7, 2011 Marci Evans Body Image General Interest

When you read the words “body image” what does that mean to you? Body image is actually a pretty complicated topic. I google searched a definition and there were over 4 million results and quite the variety of definitions. For our conversation, I decided to select my favorite definition:   A term that refers to […]

Harnessing the Power of Social Media: Tools for Eating Disorder Recovery and Positive Body Image

July 17, 2011 Marci Evans Body Image General Interest

*Please note, the article originally appeared in the Summer 2011 Behavioral Health Nutrition Dietetics Practice Group newsletter. We live in a world where thin is glorified and unrealistic images of feminine beauty are plastered online, in print, and on TV. These images are hard to avoid and they present serious challenges for clients struggling with […]

My Own Body Image Journey

July 8, 2011 Marci Evans Body Image General Interest

A client asked me a question recently. It was a semi-personal question and I felt that it was something worthy of sharing here. To be quite honest, this is a bit unusual for me as I don’t talk in a personal way very often on this blog. I hesitate to do so for a number […]

Summer Lovin’: Body Image & The Allure of Dieting

June 29, 2011 Marci Evans Body Image General Interest

As the weather grows warmer and people begin shedding layers, it’s common for body dissatisfaction and anxiety to grow. A recent Glamour magazine psychologist-designed poll (1) states that 97% of women experience “I hate my body” thoughts on a daily basis, with an average of 13 negative thoughts each day. With these statistics, it’s no […]

Boosting Body & Self-Esteem with a Little Homework

June 1, 2011 Marci Evans Body Image General Interest

This past weekend I was chatting with a group of therapist buddies. We were discussing the number of “perfect body” and pro-dieting messages we are all exposed to on a given day. These “perfect body” messages are not only unrealistic and false but also self-esteem crushing. Let’s face it, we live in a world that […]

Why a “Summer Body?”

April 29, 2011 Marci Evans Body Image General Interest

Or a “beach” body, or a “bikini” body? Why not a “rake-the-leaves” body or a “shovel-the-snow-then-go-cross-country-skiing” body? While we’re at it, how about a “clean-the-house-then-go-grocery-shopping-and-carry-the-case-of-water-yourself-’cause-you’re-just-that-strong” body? And just how IS a summer body supposed to look when compared to a winter body? Assuming you even have a “winter” body in the first place (whatever that […]

Guest Blogger: IAmGuiltless on Body Image

February 25, 2011 Marci Evans Body Image General Interest

Today’s blog is brought to us by Elizabeth Jarrard, social media diva and co-owner of the blog “Guiltless”, my favorite positive body image blog out there! When was the last time you looked in the mirror and loved every part of your reflection? Who among us has not compared themselves to our peers? Can you […]

Improving Body Image

March 2, 2010 Marci Evans Body Image General Interest

Many of the clients that I see for individual nutrition counseling struggle with their body image.  I was scoping out some resources and came across a couple I thought were worthy of sharing.  I hope they may be of use to you or someone you know. 1.) The Body Image Workbook: An 8 Step Program […]

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