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I love being a Certified Nutrition Specialist (CNS). My work is rooted in science, mental health, and the profound connection between food and well-being. I’m passionate about helping people heal their relationship with food, find balance, and break free from diet culture.
But despite my passion, I dread answering a straightforward question:
👉 “So, what do you do for a living?”
Because I already know what’s coming next…
The Assumptions People Make
The moment I say I’m a nutritionist, I brace myself. The assumptions and unsolicited comments start rolling in:
❌ Oh, so you tell people what to eat?
❌ I bet you never eat junk food.
❌ Can you help me lose 10 pounds?
❌ I really should eat healthier—don’t judge me!
And the one that stings the most:
❌ Wait… you’re a nutritionist? You don’t look like one.
What Does a Nutritionist Look Like?
Let’s talk about that last one.
I don’t fit the stereotype of a nutritionist. I’m curvy, tattooed, not an athlete, and not the “ideal” body size that people expect.
And you know what? That doesn’t make me any less qualified.
I’m healthy for my body, my needs, and my personal health factors. But people often don’t see past my appearance. They assume health can be measured by size, and that’s not true.
💡 Health is not one-size-fits-all.
I don’t believe in perfection. I don’t spend my days eating kale and quinoa. And I definitely don’t judge what’s on your plate.
Instead, my focus is mental health nutrition, specializing in disordered eating and eating disorder recovery. I help people rebuild trust with food, repair their metabolism, and escape the cycle of restriction, guilt, and bingeing.
More Than “Just Eating Healthy”
Most people think nutritionists just hand out meal plans or help people lose weight. But my role goes way deeper than that.
✔️ Helping clients heal their relationship with food—without guilt, shame, or anxiety.
✔️ Addressing nutrient deficiencies from years of restriction, bingeing, or purging.
✔️ Supporting gut health, hormones, and metabolism for long-term well-being.
✔️ Helping people break free from diet culture and create a way of eating that works for them.
Yet, even within healthcare, our role is often overlooked or misunderstood.
Changing the Conversation Around Nutrition
So yes, I love being a nutritionist. But when people ask what I do, I hesitate—not because I don’t want to share, but because what I do is more profound than what people expect.
I want to break the stereotypes, challenge outdated ideas about nutrition and health, and remind people that true well-being isn’t about restriction—it’s about healing, balance, and nourishment.
Maybe one day, more people will get it. Until then, I’ll keep showing up—one client, conversation, and breakthrough at a time. 💜