Anna Marie Long Nutrition, LLC
Registered Dietitians who care
Austin-based Registered Dietitian Nutritionists and Eating Disorder Specialists
Our Nutrition Counseling Approach
We take a non-diet approach to nutrition rooted in the principles of intuitive eating and Health at Every Size®.
Intuitive Eating
There are 10 principles of intuitive eating, and the first and most important is to reject the diet mentality. When we are stuck in a dieting mindset, foods are labeled as good and bad and exercise is used as punishment for eating. Intuitive eating is all about listening to your body and responding to internal hunger/fullness cues, in addition to challenging negative food thoughts. When intuitive eating is embraced, food is food and is not inherently good or bad. Movement is a means of enjoyment, not earning our food.
Health at Every Size®
Weight does not equal health and weight is not a choice. Health enhancement and respectful care are two of the pillars of HAES. Health is promoted and all bodies are respected. In this framework, every body can be healthy, regardless of size or shape. This approach is not anti-weight loss, it's anti the pursuit of intentional weight loss. When overall health (and not a number on the scale) is the goal, weight may or may not change but health outcomes can improve.
Christian Faith-based
This service is optional and for those who desire to integrate Christian faith into nutritional counseling. As a Christian, my faith is my most important value and I believe that the Gospel and the Word of God informs how we live our lives. The Bible talks about food and body. Jesus even uses a food metaphor to call Himself the bread of life in John 6:35. God cares about how we view food and how we treat our bodies.
Please do not hesitate to get in touch if you have any questions.
Meet the Dietitian Team
Our team of registered dietitians are based in Austin, TX, although we do offer online appointments to anyone living in Texas. We focus on eating disorder counseling, medical nutrition therapy, sports nutrition, intuitive eating, and Christian dietitian care.
"Food is not earned and exercise is not punishment."
-Anna Marie Long, MS, RD, LD, CEDS-C
