Category Archives: Dear Fat Nutritionist

Partner is a foodie, I’m a picky eater. Fights ensue.

By Michelle | Published: September 4, 2015

Here’s another question from readers of Mealtime Hostage. My significant other is a foodie, and I’m a picky eater. I’m tired of hearing how terrible my diet is and being asked to try new foods. We just had a big fight about my eating, and I feel so disconnected and hurt. Listen up, foodies. I […]

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How can I lose weight if I can’t eat healthy foods?

By Michelle | Published: August 10, 2015

I recently received a set of reader questions from Skye at Mealtime Hostage, and I figured I would take a crack at answering them. Here’s the first one: I’m overweight because my diet is so unhealthy (mostly carbs, no meat, no fruit or veg … *ps…There might be juice, or a blueberry muffin-ish type thing). […]

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When health is not on your side.

By Michelle | Published: May 15, 2014

This post is part of the crowdfunding campaign for my dietetic internship. It is not intended to replace advice from a doctor or other health care practitioner. It represents my opinion alone and not any organization of which I am a member. Dear Michelle, How can one achieve Health at Every Size if they don’t […]

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Dear Fat Nutritionist – You’re pretty good looking (for a girl.)

By Michelle | Published: December 3, 2009

French version of this post

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Dear Fat Nutritionist – do people trust you?

By Michelle | Published: November 26, 2009

I’m beginning to work through my email archives of letters people have sent me. Here’s one that I absolutely loved. (I’ve added my own emphasis and omitted some identifying details.) Dear Michelle, I’m wondering what it’s like to be a fat nutritionist. Just to give you my background, I’m in recovery from an eating disorder. […]

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