February is Eating Disorder Awareness Month (EDAM), a time dedicated to shining a light on the profound impact eating disorders have on individuals of all ages and backgrounds. EDAM exists to promote early intervention, expand access to compassionate, evidence-based care, and remind those who are struggling that recovery is possible. As this month comes to a close, we want to reflect on the broader picture by looking at a few statistics that highlight just how deeply eating disorders affect our communities.

If you live in Austin or really any major city in Texas, chances are an H-E-B isn’t far away. It’s where I buy most of our groceries, and over time I’ve discovered several convenience food items that have become true staples in our kitchen. Convenience foods often get a bad reputation. But in real life, they can be incredibly supportive. They expand access to a wider variety of foods, save a ton of time, and reduce the mental load of figuring out how to prep meals for yourself or your family.  Here are a few of my favorite options for veggie, protein, and carb sources!

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, so in honor of this day that celebrates love and connection, we want to take some time to talk about cultivating self-love through promoting positive body image. As you navigate social media, diet talk amongst friends and family, and a myriad of other triggers, it can feel difficult to maintain a state of positivity around body image. To help counter this, here are 3 tips to help you cultivate a more positive relationship with your body and some self-love this Valentine’s Day!

If you’re a fellow Texan, your weekend plans probably involve bundling up, staying cozy, and avoiding the cold as much as possible. With colder temperatures keeping us at home, it’s the perfect time to lean into comforting meals that feel satisfying and bring the whole family together. I’m sharing three cozy, family-friendly recipes that are on repeat in our home right now. They are simple, comforting, and designed to make dinnertime feel a little easier and a bit more enjoyable.

With the new year approaching, toxic diet culture narratives often become louder. New Year’s resolutions are frequently tied to health or fitness goals that can feel rigid and promote all-or-nothing thinking. For those in eating disorder recovery, this language can be especially triggering, making it difficult not to feel pulled toward setting a resolution that undermines healing. Below are a few ways to reframe New Year’s resolutions so they truly support your recovery!

Maggie Stenson, MCN, RD, LD, CEDS-C was recently featured on the Breaking the Cycle radio podcast, hosted by Bryan Eisenberg, for an insightful and engaging conversation focused on nutrition, health, and the role of the dietitian. During the episode, Maggie debunks common nutrition myths and discusses how dietitians support individuals in developing a healthier, more sustainable relationship with food.

Eating disorders are serious mental health conditions that often emerge during adolescence, a period marked by rapid physical growth, emotional development, social pressures, and changing body image. Although eating disorders are not always visible, their impact on both physical and emotional health can be significant. Early recognition and compassionate, evidence-based support can make a meaningful difference in recovery outcomes.

Thanksgiving is right around the corner and can be a day filled with joy, connection, and celebration. Yet for many, it can also bring feelings of anxiety and stress, particularly when it comes to food. Holiday gatherings often create opportunities for unhelpful diet talk to surface. While we cannot control what others say, we can protect our peace. Here are a few simple strategies to help you navigate uncomfortable or awkward food and body comments this holiday season!

We are thrilled to share some exciting news! Our owner was featured in Voyage Dallas Magazine! In the article, Maggie discusses several topics that shaped her journey to becoming an eating disorder dietitian and private practice owner. Maggie reflects on her decade of experience working across all levels of care before founding ATX Nutritional Counseling. She highlights the practice’s mission to provide individualized, compassionate care for eating disorders, disordered eating, and general nutrition concerns.

The Biannual Central Texas Eating Disorder Specialists (CTEDS) Special Event was held last Friday at UT Austin. CTEDS is a nonprofit organization dedicated to making recovery possible through education, support, and assistance for the complex mental, emotional, and physical challenges associated with disordered eating. This year’s event featured two amazing speakers, Akiera Gilbert, CEO of Project HEAL, and Dr. Jennifer Gaudiani, MD, CEDS-S, FAED, founder and medical director of the Gaudiani Clinic.