Metrowest Nutrition and Therapy

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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Meal Support Group Starting Soon!

AMY GARDNER / October 15, 2015

Group Details This group will provide weekly meal supervision guided by an experienced eating disorder dietitian. It will serve as an additional tool for those in recovery from an eating disorder and function as a checkpoint for both provider and client.  Individuals...

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LAST DAY to sign up for Yoga of Eating!!

AMY GARDNER / February 26, 2015

**LAST DAY TO REGISTER!** Join us for another great ‘Yoga of Eating’ Series starting in March.  The 4-week session will take place Thursday evenings from 6:30-8:30 March 5th-March 26th.  This has been a hugely successful workshop and we hope you...

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Let’s “Nail” Eating Disorders

AMY GARDNER / February 12, 2015

Join us Monday, February 23rd 6:30-8:30pm for a night of nails, food and fun all while helping  “nail” eating disorders.  This fundraiser will kick off National Eating Disorder Awareness Week and support the Multi-Service Eating Disorder Association (MEDA) in their work providing services and treatment...

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Water

AMY GARDNER / January 22, 2015

Water.  It’s so easy to forget it this time of year but SO important not to.  50-60% of the body is water and it’s a critical ingredient for all metabolic processes.  We need about 1ml of water for every calorie...

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The Art of Enjoying Your Thanksgiving Meal

AMY GARDNER / November 24, 2014

This is a re-post but one that definitely deserves repeating.  As you prepare to gather with loved ones and enjoy a beautiful meal, remember to enjoy it.  For those struggling with eating issues, this may seem like and insurmountable task.  Sometimes it...

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Talking to Your Kids about Eating Disorders & Body Image: 5 tips for Parents

AMY GARDNER / November 10, 2014

When should you start exploring eating and body image issues with kids? Although it’s never too early to start emphasizing the importance of good nutrition, middle school and junior high are when these issue tend to start.  Between ages 10...

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