Before we begin this episode, I am putting a call out for therapists who also own online businesses and work in the intuitive eating/body image space. We recommend therapy to every client we work with, and we’d love to set up a referral system with a select group of therapists who can work with our clients and conversely, that we can be your choice for dietitian referral for your clients. If you are interested in learning more, you can email me at hello@nourishingmindsnutrition.com.    TW: I will share calorie amounts in this episode. Please do not listen if this could be triggering for you in any way.   In today’s episode, we discuss why calories are energy, not the enemy. I want to first begin though by validating the reason you are likely controlling, counting or trying to reduce your calorie intake. And that’s your desire for weight loss.   Letting go of the desire to lose weight may seem near impossible at this point in your journey and that is a completely valid way to feel!  Our culture is obsessed with thinness and losing weight for “health reasons.”  We are constantly bombarded with messages, ads, social media, products/supplements etc. promoting weight loss, so it makes sense to have the desire to lose weight (because our culture shoves this idea down our throats).   In today’s episode I help you understand why calories are a GOOD thing, and why we need calories to thrive. Listen to learn more!   P.S. We have a VERY exciting announcement of a new offer and a flash sale coming on next week, stay up to date on Instagram or my email list to make sure you don’t miss this sale!   Announcements: Get Your Period Back Playbook is currently open for pre-sale for our March enrollment, by joining before February 15th  you can get a free customized meal plan to support your HA recovery. Food & Body Peace Playbook is also open for pre-sale for our April enrollment, if you join before March 11th  you will get a FREE 60 minute session with me, that way you can have a personalized coaching session to help you better implement the strategies you’ll learn inside FBPP. We are currently booking for February and March for individual counseling at our virtual practice, Nourishing Minds Nutrition. If you’re looking for intuitive eating and body image support and/or you’re in need of anti-diet advice for HA, PCOS and IBS we would love to support you. We typically book 4+ weeks in advance so reach out today to guarantee your spot before the spring.   Resources for you: Learn more about our services at Nourishing Minds Nutrition. Read testimonials from our amazing clients here.  Join our FREE support group for like-minded women, the Nourishing Women Community for more community & support. Take a look at our online shop, the Wellness Without Obsession Shop.    Let’s hang out! Connect with Victoria and the staff at NMN: Victoria’s Instagram Victoria’s Website Nourishing Minds Nutrition Instagram Nourishing Minds Nutrition website