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Cara and Rosanne are regularly featured on Breakfast Television Toronto and CTV News Kitchener Waterloo.

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We see you Pandemic Moms and those who are motheri

We see you Pandemic Moms and those who are mothering children throughout this storm.

You are so strong, so resilient and so selfless. We honour you today as you tirelessly serve your children, your family and other loved ones.

From a trio of tired but grateful mamas,
💕 Rosanne, Cara & Heather

#dietitiansofig #dietitiansofinstagram #dietitianmom #canadianmom #mothersday #mothersday2021 #pandemicparenting #blueprintnutritionkids #kwawesome #wrawesome #kitchenerwaterloo #hamiltonont #mississaugamoms #torontomoms #guelphontario #parentlife #motherhoodrising #momtobe #momlife #motherhood #feedingkids #pediatricnutrition

👉🏽 5 things I want to clarify before you rea

👉🏽 5 things I want to clarify before you read this post:

1. This post coincides with international no diet day. However, I am not talking about whether you should or should not go on a diet. I am talking about the ill effects of diet culture on children.

2. Not all eating patterns with the word "diet" in it are harmful. There are dietary protocols that we help children with in our business (e.g. a strict gluten-free diet for celiac disease) that are essential for a disease-free healthy and happy life.

3. I am opposed to the transmission of dysfunctional/harmful eating and exercise behaviours and attitudes to kids that negatively affect all aspects of life (e.g. physical, psychological, financial, spiritual, social etc.)

4. In other words, I am against anything that teaches kids their worth is based off their size, that their body is flawed, or that they should feel shame or virtue from their food choices. (Cough cough .. diet culture!)

5. Being food positive and body positive does not mean that I am anti-nutrition or anti-movement.

Okay. Swipe to read 7 things you can do to protect your child from diet culture. (Please note that this is not an exhaustive list!)

Want to dive into this topic a bit more?! 🏄🏻‍♀️

🙋🏽‍♀️ Check out my new blog post that went up today where I flesh out all 7 steps! [Click the link that says 'blog' in my bio!]

🙋🏿‍♂️Join me at 3:30 P.M. EST TODAY inside my Facebook group [link in bio to join] where I'll be discussing more on this topic and answering your questions! If you can't make it there LIVE, you can always catch the replay!

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Are you suspicious that you kiddo may have celiac

Little one NOT staying seated in his or her highch

Little one NOT staying seated in his or her highchair or chair? READ ON!

I get my inspiration for content on social media from my clients. Today's post was inspired by a conversation that I had with an awesome mama who has an active little toddler at home who does not like to stay seated at mealtimes!

There are 9+ reasons why this may be happening. Yes 9 and counting! I couldn't fit much more on the slide! And it's usually not just 1 reason but a combination of different things going on.

I cover all of these in my online course Chaos 2 Calm and in my 1:1 coaching program (The Feeding Fix). However, I do want to touch on TWO causes of not staying seated in this post:

1. INADEQUATE TRANSITION TIME BEFORE A MEAL.
This is especially true for younger kids and toddlers. If they're watching TV or playing outside or fully immersed in something and then you call "Supper time!" it's hard for them to switch gears without putting up a stink and then want to stay seated like an angel for suppertime!

Just like most of us have bedtime routines, it's valuable to have short routines before mealtimes. Maybe you play a short song to signal mealtime is coming? Or a timer goes on and they clean up and wash hands? A little something to help them with the transition.

2. INADEQUATE CONNECTION TIME BEFORE A MEAL.
Some kids need your full attention for even just 1 minute before a meal to be seen, heard and acknowledged so that they don't seek that out your attention at the table. Maybe you can include a short story or big hugs or tickles before the meal with your pre-supper routine?

Try these out at supper tonight and let me know how it goes for you! If you're looking for some more support, click the link in my bio to book your free Fix your Frustration call with me!

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Dieting, counting, tracking, hating, guilt, shame,

Dieting, counting, tracking, hating, guilt, shame, disgust, hopelessness, failure, frustration….all things I hope my kids never associate with food and eating. This is something that I work with clients daily to dismantle.⁣
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Putting an end to the many negative intergenerational effects of diet culture is one of the passions that keeps me doing what I do.⁣
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❤️ I hope my kids will grow up to nourish and fuel their bodies and recognize them as the amazing vehicles they are to do incredible things. ⁣
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💜 I hope they move their bodies because they love how it makes them feel alive. ⁣
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🧡I hope they experience many delicious meals filled with laughter and great discussion in the company of good friends and family. ⁣
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💚And I hope when they leave the table, they are able to focus their energy and time on nurturing their talents and passions, connecting with others, and doing things that bring them joy. ⁣
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💙I hope they truly know that bodies come in all shapes and sizes and abilities. That all bodies are good bodies.⁣
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🧡I hope they never feel the pull to shrink their bodies to as small a size as possible.⁣
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❤️And I hope that for all of us as well.⁣
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Today is a day when we recognize the damage that diet culture has done and we continue to work towards a better future.⁣
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Today is International No Diet Day, but let’s strive to make everyday #nodiet day.⁣
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Do you feel like you’re constantly thinking about food? Do you feel like you’re caught in a cycle of restriction and guilt? Does eating make you feel stressed and anxious? ⁣
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✨I work with runners and athletes to nourish and fuel your training, feel your best, and improve your relationship with food and body. Interesting in learning more? Click link in bio to book a free 30-minute call to discuss your goals and learn about actionable next steps.⁣

Menstruating athletes….do you adjust your intak

Menstruating athletes….do you adjust your intake based on your cycle? 🤔⁣
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This is a topic that I love chatting about with clients because there are so many adjustments that can be made to help assist your training and performances efforts during different phases of your menstrual cycle! 🙌🏼⁣
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🏃🏿‍♀️Carbs:⁣
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We tend to use more carbs as fuel during the follicular phase, but glycogen storage is decreased – so consuming enough carb (especially pre workout) is important to focus on. This phase tends to be better for higher intensity exercise and for hitting those PRs! ⁣
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Focus more on protein in the luteal phase, as there is increased protein used as fuel during exercise, and increased muscle breakdown. Protein post-exercise (ideally within 30 minutes) is especially important here. The luteal phase is better for longer endurance type exercise (your body uses more fat as fuel during this phase), as well as restorative type exercise.⁣
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☝🏼Check out the post for other nutrients that may be helpful during the follicular and luteal phases. ⁣
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✨I help runners, athletes and active people develop an individualized fueling plan to optimize both health and performance, so that you can feel great and perform your best. Book a FREE 30-minute session to learn more and get started with actionable steps. Click link in bio to snag your spot!⁣
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Do you feel guilty if you have an evening snack?⁣
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Do you try to hold yourself back but feel like you don’t have the willpower to resist? ⁣
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Clients often ask me if it’s “bad” to have an evening snack, or if they should stop eating at a certain time.⁣
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The thing is, eating in the evening is not necessarily a bad thing, and as an athlete (whether you’re a recreational athlete, AG group, or elite athlete 🏃🏽‍♀️), you may actually benefit from an evening snack. Yes, it’s true! 😳 ⁣
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Reasons when it’s important to have an evening snack:⁣
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🏃🏾‍♀️If you do an evening workout – recovery is key and especially important before you sleep for 7+ hours (remember, your body is working hard at recovery and repair while you sleep!)⁣
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🚴🏼If you have an early morning workout the next day and you’re not able to have a full meal or snack beforehand⁣
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💪🏼If you’re trying to put on muscle mass – there is research that suggests dairy protein (casein) is helpful before bed for seeing increases in lean tissue⁣
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🥪And finally, if you are hungry – EAT!⁣
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Reasons when you’re evening snacking may be cause to take a closer look at your overall diet and habits:⁣
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👉🏼On the other hand, if you are having intense cravings and hunger on a daily basis – this may be a sign that you are not fuelling enough during the day⁣
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👉🏼If you find yourself often eating mindlessly and eating beyond a point where you’re comfortable⁣
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Do you eat an evening snack? Let’s take the guilt out of evening snacking!⁣
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✨ I help runners, athletes and active people develop an individualized fueling plan to optimize both health and performance, so that you can feel great and perform your best. If you want in, book a FREE 30-minute session to learn more and get started with your next actionable steps. Click link in bio to snag your spot!⁣
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Who needs some smoothie inspiration?! Check out ou

Who needs some smoothie inspiration?! Check out our 3 veggie-packed smoothie recipes! (Link in bio)⁣
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Smoothies are so versatile – snack or meal, pre or post-workout fuelling…they can be a great addition to any training plan. ⁣
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The components of a great smoothie? (swipe for tips on how to build a balanced smoothie)⁣
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💪🏼Protein: this can be protein powder, or foods like Greek yogurt, or plant-based options like mashed beans or tofu!⁣
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🫐Fruits: any fruit you enjoy – usually a 2:1 fruit to veggie ratio helps balance out taste (especially if you’re new to adding veggies to your smoothies!)⁣
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🥬Veggies: our smoothie recipes feature beets, cauliflower, and greens – get creative!⁣
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🥑 Nutrient boosters: things like chia seeds, ground flaxseed, hemp seeds, nut butters – they add nutrients like omega-3 fats and fibre⁣
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🥨Extra carbs (especially if you’re running all the miles!): things like large flake rolled oats add a nice addition of slow burning carbs to give you longer lasting energy for your runs!⁣
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🏃🏽‍♀️Honestly, one of my go-to pre track/speed workout snacks is my beet smoothie (along with a small cup of coffee for a caffeine hit!). ⁣
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✨What are your favourite smoothie combos?⁣
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✨Click link in bio to grab these smoothie recipes!⁣
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