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5 days ago • 2 min readWhy night eating keeps happening... (And why it’s not what you think). March 2, 2026 ~ by Marissa Beck, MS, RDN Hi Reader, Let me guess. You’re fine all day. Productive. Responsible. “Being good.” Then nighttime rolls around and suddenly you’re in the kitchen like a ravenous raccoon with both hands in the pantry, fully neck deep in the kids’ Valentines Day candy. Cue the negative self-talk: “Why do I always do this?” “I wasn’t even hungry.” “I should have more self-control by now.” Even in...
READ POSTIntuitive eating = expert-level skiing
12 days ago • 2 min readIntuitive eating = expert-level skiing Why “just listen to your body” is actually advanced work February 23, 2026 ~ by Marissa Beck, MS, RDN Hey Reader, I just got back from a ski trip to Whistler with my fam, and somewhere between standing at the top of a steep line and watching other skiers drop in, something clicked. “ All-or-nothing thinking doesn’t disappear just because you’re recovered fully from an ED or disordered eating. — Marissa Beck, MS, RDN At a certain expert level of skiing,...
READ POSTAte too much on Superbowl Sunday?
26 days ago • 1 min readAte too much on Superbowl Sunday? Here is your real game plan. February 9, 2026 ~ by Marissa Beck, MS, RDN Hi Reader, First things first… apologies to any Patriots fans on this list, but around here it’s still GO HAWKS. And if you want a delicious way to relive game day, you can make my fiber-rich Super Bowl Nachos any day of the week: Make these nachos any day! Get the recipe here Now, if you woke up today feeling a little too full after last night’s wings, nachos, cupcakes, or drinks,...
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about 1 month ago • 2 min readPart 4: When life interrupts. How to keep going without starting over. January 26, 2026 ~ by Marissa Beck, MS, RDN Hi Reader, Quick context before we jump in: this is the final email in the Non-Diet New Year goal-setting series. If you’re just joining or want a refresher, you can catch up here: Part 1: Setting a non-diet direction Part 2: Choosing supportive behaviors Part 3: Putting those behaviors on the calendar You don’t need to read them in order or even do this in January (this...
READ POSTWeek 3: Time block it.
about 2 months ago • 3 min readIf you really wanna party with me... Put all your tasks where your eyes could see. 🎶Music inspo: Busta Rhymes January 19, 2026 ~ by Marissa Beck, MS, RDN Hi Reader, This is an appropriate email to go out today on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, as I wish you a day, and year, full of reflection and hope. 🙏 We are going to take our reflections and enact change this week. Speaking of creating change... we need snow. If you don’t know this about me, I’ve been a Washington resident since 2014. Growing...
READ POSTPlanning a non-diet year starts here.
about 2 months ago • 3 min readPart 2: Plan a Non-Diet Year Supportive behaviors. January 12, 2026 ~ by Marissa Beck, MS, RDN Hi Reader, Before we dive into Part 2 of this non-diet email series, a quick personal note. (BTW, if you missed Part 1, you can grab it here). I’ll be honest, I am starting this week a little discombobulated. The release of the 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines last week sent a ripple through the nutrition world, and if you’re a dietitian, you know exactly what I mean lol. What the hey is goin’ on?! We...
READ POSTIf you want 2026 to feel different ⤵
2 months ago • 3 min readWelcome to the other side. Happy New Year, Non-Diet Style. Cue in Gangnam Style 🎵 January 5, 2026 ~ by Marissa Beck, MS, RDN Happy New Year, Reader! I want to say this right outta the gate: I love New Year’s resolutions. Love ’em! But you know what I don’t love? The diet industry preying on people at the start of every year like it’s still 1990... Literally how are we still doing this? That’s exactly why you and I are jumping on the anti-diet train. Over the next few weeks, I’m sharing a...
READ POSTShould you be taking a fiber supplement?
3 months ago • 1 min readShould you be taking a fiber supplement? When it helps (and when it doesn’t) December 15, 2025 ~ by Marissa Beck, MS, RDN Happy Monday, Reader, I’m imagining you sitting there reading this right now and thinking, out of all the topics you could’ve shared during December with the holidays, the cookies, the craziness, you choose to talk about fiber, Marissa? And I’d answer, well yes!! I think about fiber every day! Not in an obsessive way, but truly, I love talking about fiber and I love how it...
READ POSTPlan Thanksgiving like a non-diet pro.
3 months ago • 2 min readPlan Thanksgiving like... A Non-Diet Pro. November 24, 2025 Marissa Beck, MS, RDN Hi Reader, Most people don’t “overeat” on Thanksgiving because the food is too tempting. They overeat because they show up to the meal starving. All day long they might say: “I’ll save my calories.” “I’ll just wait until the big meal.” “I need to ‘be good’ this morning.” …and then 4pm hits and suddenly you’re dizzy, irritable, ready to eat your plate and the centerpiece. 👉🏼 Skipping meals doesn’t help you eat...
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