Eat the Bread: Wellness You Can Actually Live With

Why “Healthy at Every Size” Matters

Society often equates health with thinness — but true wellness isn’t defined by a number on a scale. The concept of Healthy at Every Size recognizes that bodies come in all shapes and sizes, and that health isn’t one-size-fits-all. Real health is about nourishing your body, calming your mind, and building habits that feel good long-term.

When we respect our bodies with kindness and moderation — rather than “diet rules” — we give ourselves the best chance at mental and physical well-being. This mindset frees us from the diet mindset of guilt and restriction — and empowers us to build a sustainable, balanced lifestyle.

Personalized Nutrition: Why Working with a Registered Dietitian (RD) Works

Generic diets don’t work for most people. Real lives are messy: busy days, irregular schedules, cravings for comfort food, limited time for cooking, and stress. That’s why a good RD matters.

A modern RD doesn’t hand you a one-size-fits-all calorie plan — they create a custom nutrition plan tailored to:

  • Your schedule (busy workdays, family time, limited cooking hours)

  • Your preferences (yes — comfort foods like mac-and-cheese or a warm soup are allowed!)

  • Your goals (better energy, improved health, balanced eating, sustainable habits)

With a registered dietitian, you get support that fits your life — not a life that must fit a diet.

Insurance & Preventive Care Tip

Many insurance plans now include coverage for nutrition counseling — sometimes at no cost to you, under preventive medicine or wellness benefits. It’s worth checking your plan to see if you’re eligible. Investing in nutrition counseling can be one of the most empowering and health-supportive moves you make.

Movement: Do What Feels Good (Yes — Even Dancing or Stretching Counts!)

Health doesn’t require sweating it out five days a week at the gym. It requires movement that feels good and sustainable.

Whether it’s:

  • A gentle walk around the neighborhood

  • Stretching or light yoga between work calls

  • Dancing or shimmying while making dinner

  • A fitness class, a hike, or strength training — when it fits

Movement should be enjoyable. Choose what makes you feel alive. The key is consistency and listening to your body.

A Real-Life Example: Meet a Compassionate RD — Anthony Tassoni (RDN, CSOWM)

If you’re ready to build a sustainable plan — grounded in real life, self-love, and balance — Anthony Tassoni offers an inclusive, flexible, evidence-based approach.

  • Person-centered and judgment-free

  • Focused on realistic meal plans (yes, including comfort foods)

  • Accepts many insurance plans and offers telehealth — easy to fit into a busy schedule

Check out his website to see if he’s in-network for your insurance, learn more about his approach, or schedule a consultation.

Build a Lifestyle — Not Another Diet

Let’s leave behind the days of dreaded calorie counting, rigid diets, and feeling guilty around food. Instead:

  • Honor your body (any shape, any size)

  • Work with a supportive RD who meets you where you are

  • Move your body in ways that bring joy

  • Prioritize nourishment, sustainability, and well-being over arbitrary numbers

You deserve a health plan — not a punishment.

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