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Balance Nutrition Counseling, PLLC has a non-diet, health at every size, and balanced lifestyle appr

10/28/2026

Candy isn't toxic or poison! Sure, candy is mostly sugar and some other additives, but labeling any food as toxic or poison is extreme and unhelpful to kids. Any food/drink can be harmful in large enough amounts. Nobody is trying to claim that candy is a "health" food or something we eat to get certain nutrients, but all the fear mongering around it is insane. It is one night where kids more than likely are going to eat more candy than they usually do or even a few days and that is OK! Our kids and our own relationship with food is far more important to our overall health and well being. Tips on how to handle this week:
- Eat/feed your kids full regular consistent meals the day of Halloween
- After trick or treating set out a variety of snacks including some options with protein like string cheese, etc. so they can have that while enjoying their candy as well if they would like
- Be aware of how you talk about candy, make it neutral - not good or bad
- Don't use candy as a bribe/reward or punishment
- Give yourself and child space to self regulate around candy and opportunity to have it so Halloween doesn't feel like their only chance
- If the thought of Halloween candy is stressing you out about your kids or your own nutrition think about the BIG picture, this is such a small portion of their overall health and nutrition intake
- If you or your child overeats candy it is okay, it can help them learn from that experience and realize okay eating that amount did not feel good, you can also help and guide them with this
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Have fun and Happy Halloween week!!

09/08/2026

✨ Please join us in welcoming the newest member of the Balance Nutrition Counseling team! ✨
We’re so excited to have Crisman Arnold, MS, RDN joining us and bringing her passion for helping people build a more peaceful, balanced relationship with food and their bodies. 💛

09/03/2026

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06/08/2026

Medical appointments, procedures, and unexpected health issues can sometimes feel overwhelming when you’re in recovery. Having a plan can help you protect your journey while getting the care you need.
Recovery doesn’t stop when you walk into a doctor’s office. Advocating for yourself and staying connected to your support system can help you navigate healthcare with confidence while keeping your recovery a priority.

Read the full blog at the link in our bio👆🏼!

06/05/2026

So I don’t usually have to pack my 4.5 year olds lunch because her school provides lunch and snacks but this week she went to dance camp instead so I was packing lunch and snacks everyday! I kind of enjoy doing that though and it was fun! Why I’m sharing though is A) for kid lunch ideas and B) to share an experience that happened while she was there.
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She came home from the camp on Monday and said at lunch people got clapped for if they ate all of their food and I didn’t finish all my lunch so didn’t get claps. While I totally get the teachers are trying to get the kids to eat lunch in a certain amount of time and be fueled for dance this message when all of the time can instill having to always finish meals and not listen to their fullness cues!
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What we do at home matters with our kids when they hear other messages out in the world all the time. I explained to my daughter that mommy packed lots of food in her lunch box and also on the side just in case for her to have options, snacks, etc. and she didn’t need to eat it all just have enough and what felt good and I clapped for her when I opened her lunch box and saw what was left/eaten.
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It’s our job as the adults to provide what food is offered and the kids job to eat how much and of what is served, which I know can be really difficult at times. I don’t always get it right by all means, but am trying and it doesn’t need to be perfect!

06/01/2026

It’s June 1st officially, which means warmer weather, pool parties, bathing suits, and overall less clothing than the cooler months! Check out our new blog written by our fantastic intern, Crisman Arnold, for some tips and info on navigating this summer with body image! Link is in bio or stories 👆!

05/22/2026

Our health is determined by so many different factors and it most certainly isn't a body size or type! Things that determine our health include genetics, environment, getting enough sleep, eating enough food, managing stress, moving our bodies appropriately when appropriate, ensuring good mental health, etc!

05/18/2026

Taking a minute to consider why and how you exercise can help determine how your relationship with it might be! Being anxious and highly distressed when your workout routine gets disrupted or something doesn't go to plan is a good indicator that we may need to take a look at your relationship with movement. Being obsessed with exercise and stressing about it is having the opposite effect on your health than we want it to have!
If you feel like you may have an unhealthy relationship with exercise I would encourage you to work with an eating disorder/disordered eating specialist to work through that! It takes time, but it is possible to have a different relationship with it, I promise!

03/15/2026

I love showing my daughter what a healthy relationship with exercise looks like. I haven’t always had a health mindset with movement, it’s taken a lot to get there and I’m so grateful. It’s important to me to show her that movement is about joy and strength not punishment. I genuinely love running and getting to do it with her is so fun 💓🏃‍♀️
If you’re struggling with obsessive exercise, over exercise or any unhealthy relationship with exercise there is hope! We’re here to help if you need it!

02/12/2026

Protein has been having it's moment for awhile now, but I think fiber needs the spotlight! Most people do not eat enough fiber. Not only does consuming enough dietary fiber help with digestive health it also is strongly linked to preventing chronic diseases, including type 2 diabetes, heart disease, stroke, and certain cancers like colon cancer. We need enough fiber regularly for these health benefits! Click through these slides for some tips on how to increase your fiber intake and don't forget to drink enough water as you increase fiber!

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Nashville, TN
37203

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http://balancenutritioncounseling.com/

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