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Stephanie McKercher, MS, RDN - Grateful Grazer

🧡 New Post: Navigating Food, Body, & Diet Talk

Published 28 days ago • 1 min read

Hi there Reader,

Does your family always seem to bring up diet talk at holiday gatherings? Comments about food or weight can feel stressful, especially if you're new to intuitive eating and the non-diet approach.

The good news? You can navigate these moments confidently by preparing a few short responses you can use. Here are some examples:

  • "I'm listening to my body and eating what feels good for me today."
  • "Thanks for your concern, but I'd prefer not to talk about my body right now."
  • "I'm glad you found an approach that works for you."
  • "I usually don't comment on other people's bodies."
  • "I've realized that listening to my body works better than following strict food rules."
  • "I've been learning a lot about intuitive eating, and it's been really helpful for me."
  • "That's interesting...so what new shows have you been watching lately?"

A short phrase or simple redirect can help keep holiday meals peaceful. For more on this topic, including additional scripts for responding to food and body comments, ready my full post here:

How to Navigate Food, Body, and Diet Talk at Gatherings

Wishing you a joyful holiday season,
Stephanie

P.S. If you want more support navigating intuitive eating over the holidays, check out my free Food Peace email series. It's full of practical, non-diet strategies you can start using right away.

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Stephanie McKercher, MS, RDN - Grateful Grazer

Dietitian, Nutritionist & Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor

Hi, I’m Stephanie, a registered dietitian and Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor. I share nourishing recipes and gentle, non-diet nutrition tips to help you explore a more peaceful, satisfying relationship with food. On my blog, Grateful Grazer, you’ll find support for eating with more trust, curiosity, and self-compassion.

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