Metrowest Nutrition and Therapy

Exercise – Finding the Joy and Listening To Your Body

STEPHEN AMELIA / January 26, 2017

“Exercise is a celebration of what your body can do not punishment for what you ate”  – author unknown Exercise is part of a healthy lifestyle.  What type of exercise?  This is completely up to you.  The “right” type of exercise is whatever...

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Is It Healthy Eating or Orthorexia?

STEPHEN AMELIA / January 17, 2017

Eating healthy is a good thing but can it become an obsession?  “Orthorexia” is an “unhealthy obsession with eating healthy.” This term was coined by Dr. Steven Bratman in 1990. This term is not yet recognized as a clinical diagnosis...

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Mindfulness and Giving Up The Diet

AMY GARDNER / October 17, 2016

Diets don’t work.  You’ve heard it before and likely know on some level that it’s true.  Still, you fall victim to the trap – eat this, get thin, live happily ever after.  Has it worked yet?  No. But maybe this time will be different. It won’t. ...

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Why We Eat and Our Emotions

STEPHEN AMELIA / September 27, 2016

Have you ever asked yourself, “Why do we eat?” According to food psychologist, Dr. Brian Wansink, we make over 200 food decisions per day and we are only aware of 90% of those decisions (The Science of People). Although, one...

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Counting Calories is so OUT!

STEPHEN AMELIA / September 13, 2016

As a Dietitian in private practice, clients often come in thinking they are going to be put on a strict calorie-counting meal plan that will take away all of their favorite foods. While this could lead to temporary weight loss...

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The Link Between PCOS and Binge Eating Disorder

STEPHEN AMELIA / August 25, 2016

PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome) is a hormonal imbalance in female bodies resulting in the ovaries making more androgens (male sex hormones) than normal. High levels of this hormone can affect the development and release of eggs during ovulation. It is also...

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Embracing Beauty: The Good, The Bad & The Ugly

AMY GARDNER / May 22, 2016

In 2003 I had been working in the eating disorder field for 2 years. I was honored to be invited to participate on a panel discussion with other eating disorder professionals at a local conference.  The discussion gets underway and I’m feeling pretty good...

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The Family Meal, A Sacrifice?

AMY GARDNER / May 2, 2016

Finding time for family meals is challenging.  Research shows family meals are connected to children’s overall health, self esteem and school performance. Regular family meals (3 or more a week) mean a child may be 35% less likely to engage...

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The Big Problem with Fat Shaming

AMY GARDNER / February 23, 2016

Check out the homerun letter Jill Merrigan writes in response to this article on Boston.com   Dear Eric Wilbur and editors at Boston.com, The problem is not with Pablo Sandoval’s weight but is with the inappropriate emphasis and attention you have given to Sandoval’s weight....

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Register for Groups Here!

AMY GARDNER / November 8, 2015

We have 2 great groups starting soon.  This Tuesday is first day or our Meal Support Group with Jaimie Winkler.  There’s still room, so please complete the registration form below if you would like to participate.  The group meets weekly and...

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