marci's 2022 book round up

Marci’s Annual Book Roundup for 2025

If you’ve been reading my posts for a bit, you already know that each January I share my annual book round-up from the previous year. I start getting excited about this in late Fall, and it makes me so happy when I hear from friends and colleagues, “I can’t wait to read your book roundup!” […]

Written by on January 20, 2026

Can You Cure Chronic Illness (like Endometriosis) With Food - BLog March 25

Can You Cure Chronic Illness (like Endometriosis) With Food?

Nutrition and Endometriosis: what do these two things - food and a chronic illness - have in common? My answer? Quite a lot. When nutrition meets one of the most painful conditions in the world, there’s an overwhelming amount of wellness advice - some helpful, some confusing, and some that might leave people feeling more [...]

Written by on March 20, 2025

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Living with Chronic Illness comes with Loss and Grief

The Hidden Losses of Chronic Illness and How to Cope As someone who lives with chronic illness myself, I know firsthand how it can quietly reshape your world. Grief isn’t always about death. Sometimes, it's about mourning the version of yourself that no longer exists - the one who moved freely, who made plans without [...]

Written by on February 20, 2025

Marci Evans’ Annual Book Round-Up for 2024

If you’ve been reading my posts for a bit, you already know that each January I post an annual book round-up. 2024 was a less typical reading year. I have been spending a lot of time reading scientific literature, which means I’ve read fewer work-related books and more books just for fun. Below I’m sharing [...]

Written by on January 15, 2025

Food insecurity is a risk factor for the development of eating disorders

Food Insecurity: A risk factor for the development of eating disorders

Did you know that November 17-23 is Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week? With the Thanksgiving holiday upon us here in the United States, it seems apropos. If you’re like me, even amidst my own struggles and challenges, I feel extraordinarily grateful that secure housing and enough food aren’t on my list of worries. Ensuring that [...]

Written by on November 15, 2024

5 Strategies that have Supported my Professional Growth as a Clinician

Clinicians and dietitians are always asking me, how do I plan and engage in my own growth and professional development? It is a common question I receive from colleagues. They wonder how I engage in my own continued growth alongside all of the things that I do for work (counsel, supervise, teach, write, etc.). This [...]

Written by on October 23, 2024

Working with Eating Disorder Clients… Two Things I Don’t Know

One of the greatest gifts of getting farther along in one’s career is developing a comfort with “not knowing” stuff. I know that sounds wild because I am kind of obsessed with learning. It’s one of the things I love most about this career - the opportunities for ongoing learning are everywhere. With experience comes [...]

Written by on October 4, 2024

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Retro Review: I cannot believe this Body Image Blog is still #1

In these retro reviews, I’ve been looking back in time at the top 3 blog posts on my site of all time. And we have finally made it blog post #1, one on the topic of unrealistic beauty standards… It is titled, “Does this uterus make me look fat?” Pretty catchy title, huh? It’s essentially [...]

Written by on September 23, 2024

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Retro Review: Do I Stand By What I Wrote on Sugar Addiction?

Six years ago, I wrote an article about sugar addiction that to this day is one of my most visited blog posts. I embarked on a fun little project this past summer of revisiting my most clicked on blog posts of all time. You may remember that the 3rd most popular post was about Dannon [...]

Written by on September 13, 2024

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Highlights from the “Food the Main Course” Conference!

The "Food the Main Course” Conference It is a dietitian-designed, organized, and led conference which specifically focuses on the treatment of digestive disorders and gastrointestinal (GI) conditions. I recently  attended my first "Food the Main Course” Conference, and it was a phenomenal experience and I’m so excited to share with you a few of the things [...]

Written by on August 20, 2024

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Retro Review: Do I Stand by My Critique of this Yogurt 14 Years Later?

The messages from diet culture on what makes something ‘healthy’ continue to endure over time. Summer gives me nostalgia vibes. The warmer weather, longer days, popsicles, and flip flops really do bring me back. And thanks to my marketing director, I’ve been going on a different kind of trip back in time. She recently shared [...]

Written by on August 2, 2024

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My hope for the future of dieting and diet culture

Not only is May Mental Health Awareness Month, but May 6th is International No-Diet Day. This is truly one of my favorite days of the year. When it comes around on the calendar, I smile… every year, every time because it also happens to be my birthday! Not sure how the stars aligned on that one, […]

Written by on May 6, 2024

Improve Body Positivity While Managing Chronic Illness & Eating Disorders

This co-occurring struggle is complicated, real, and there are very few resources available on the topic. Several years ago I was preparing for a talk on digestive disorders and eating disorders. I stumbled on a qualitative research study exploring the themes related to body image for people with chronic digestive health conditions. I was struck [...]

Written by on March 14, 2024

Eating Disorders Awareness Week

Eating Disorders Awareness Week 2024 – Healing in Community

Today marks the first day of Eating Disorders Awareness Week (EDAW) with this year’s theme, “Healing in Community.” Historically, during eating disorders (ED) awareness week, I’ve aimed my efforts at clinicians outside the ED profession. This year, I’m taking a different approach and speaking directly to those of us already treating EDs, because in order [...]

Written by on February 26, 2024

Marci’s Annual Book Round-Up for 2023

If you’ve been reading my posts for a bit, you already know that each January (except when I'm on parental leave!) I post an annual book round-up. I share with you some of my favorite books from the previous year with a very quick blurb about how they made my heart sing. If you want [...]

Written by on January 26, 2024

Marci’s Annual Book Round-Up for 2022

Typically, each January, I do a roundup of my favorite books from the previous year. Since I was out on leave this past January, I thought today was the PERFECT day to share my recap because here in the U.S., it’s National Book Day! Below are some of the books on the top of my [...]

Written by on April 22, 2023

Ready for an Eating Disorder Conference that is Very Different?

It’s spring here in the USA, which means conference season is in full force!! As someone who is borderline obsessed with ongoing learning and professional development, this is both exciting and overwhelming. There are so many compelling learning opportunities, yet we all have to operate within the limits of time and money. (I am still [...]

Written by on April 11, 2023

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What Makes You Incredibly Happy?

Today, March 20th, is International Day of Happiness! It’s Marci! I’m kind of, sort of, back! As many of you know, I have been on maternity leave since October when my second son, Henri, was born. The last several months have been a pretty unbelievable whirlwind of emotions and sleep deprivation. Writing this feels like [...]

Written by on March 20, 2023

Learn to Take Up Space for Yourself

Taking up space can feel impossible and can often be a reason why you might feel stuck in your life or in your recovery. The idea of “taking up space” is something I am immensely passionate about. I think it is a valuable reminder for both clients and providers. Taking up space can feel impossible [...]

Written by on January 28, 2023

reflections on the GI Conference

Self-Reflections and Lessons Learned from Life at College

For many, as the year comes to a close, it's often a time for self-reflection. For me, the end of the year is bittersweet, filled with emotions, gratitude, and hopes for the new year. ~ Anita Dharwadkar Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Folks often look back at the year and focus on what they didn’t do versus [...]

Written by on December 22, 2022

How to Practice Gratitude with your Body during the Holidays

The holidays are approaching and this can be a tough time for many different reasons. Before we jump in, I did want to say that if you cannot be with loved ones or if this time of year is filled with mixed emotions, my thoughts are with you. ~ Christine Laker Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with [...]

Written by on November 23, 2022

Updates and News from the Marci RD Nutrition Team

As we head into Fall, our team of dietitians has lots of news to share. Can you believe that September is almost over? Admittedly, I’m feeling a bit overwhelmed because I am heading out on maternity leave for baby #2 on October 1st! I’m filled with a whole range of emotions – excitement, mixed with […]

Written by on September 29, 2022