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Brendel Plonka
May 17, 20242 min read
Five Things Not to Say to Your Daughter About Your Own Weight and Looks...And What to Say Instead. How to Speak to Your Daughter About Your Own Body
When Talking to Your Daughter About Your Own Body, Don't Criticize Your Body. Rather Speak Positively About Your Body and Your Looks.
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Brendel Plonka
Apr 19, 20241 min read
Coping Skills for Stress Eating and Emotional Eating
Stress Eating and Emotional Eating Can Cause Problems for You. Here are Better Coping Skills for Stress Eating and Emotional Eating.
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Brendel Plonka
Mar 13, 20242 min read
What Are the Problems of Being a Picky Eater?
Being a Picky Eater is Not Just a Nutrition Problem. It Can Lead to Avoiding Social Situations and Social Isolation.
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Brendel Plonka
Feb 23, 20242 min read
My Thoughts as a Dietitian About Using Food as a Reward for Children
Using Food as a Reward for Children is Probably Not a Good Idea. It Can Lead to Disordered Beliefs About Food and Eating.
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Brendel Plonka
Feb 19, 20242 min read
Why do I Eat So Much at Parties?
Food Scarcity Mindset Might Compel You to Eat a Lot at Parties. Use This Cognitive Strategy to Combat Overeating at Special Occasions.
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Brendel Plonka
Jan 10, 20243 min read
How Many Donuts/Cookies/Burgers/Candies Can I Eat in a Day & Still Lose Weight? How Much Can I Eat?
If You Are Wondering How Many Donuts You Can Eat in a Day, You May Be Asking the Wrong Question. Diet Rules Don't Solve Disordered Eating.
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Brendel Plonka
Nov 24, 20233 min read
What is Orthorexia?
Orthorexia is Disordered Eating That Focuses on Health, Not Weight. It Causes Distress Due to Rigid Food Rules.
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Brendel Plonka
Nov 6, 20234 min read
My Child Only Eats Junk Food! What Should I Do if My Teenager Won't Eat Healthy Food?
This is a Picky Eating Issue, Not a Healthy Food Issue. The Work is For Food Acceptance. What to Do if Your Child Won't Eat Healthy Food.
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Brendel Plonka
Oct 27, 20232 min read
Why am I Thinking About Food all the Time? How to Stop Ruminating and Obsessing About Food.
There is No Easy Way to Stop Thinking and Obsessing About Food All the Time. Live in Line With Your Values Regardless of Your Thoughts.
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Brendel Plonka
Sep 29, 20233 min read
I Hate How I Eat in College! How do I Stop Binge Eating? How Do I Prevent the Freshman Fifteen?
For Many, The Best Way to Prevent Binge Eating is to Make the Food Environment Feel Plentiful. Stock Your Dorm Kitchen With Food You Like.
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Brendel Plonka
Sep 27, 20234 min read
How to Prepare Your Child For Healthy Eating at College
You Can Prepare Your Child for Healthy Eating at College Through Role Modeling, Teaching Meal Planning, and Teaching Cooking Skills.
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Brendel Plonka
Aug 21, 20233 min read
Nutrition and Disordered Eating at College: Why Do Students Eat Differently in College?
College Students Eat Differently Due to the Changed Food Environment and Pressures. Disordered Eating is Common in College Students.
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Brendel Plonka
Aug 18, 20233 min read
What Does Disordered Eating Look Like? Examples of Disordered Eating
Disordered Eating Behaviors Can Seem Normal. These Examples of Disordered Eating Show Common Behaviors That Can be Disruptive.
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Brendel Plonka
Jul 17, 20234 min read
Why Bother Eating Well if I Can't Lose Weight: A Response to Yo Yo Dieting
A New Mindset For Thinking About Your Weight Can be Liberating. Eating Healthy Improves Your Health Even With No Weight Loss.
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Brendel Plonka
Jul 10, 20233 min read
"Last Supper" Syndrome--Eating Before Food is Forbidden: A Dieter's Cycle of Bingeing and Dieting
Causes of the Bingeing and Dieting Cycle. Discussion of How Dieting Leads to Bingeing. How to Approach Food With Abundance Mindset.
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