Eat For You Dietitian

Specialist Dietitian in Eating Disorders and Disordered Eating

HCPC Registered

Author: Sophia Boothby RD

  • I have been a registered dietitian for almost a year working within the community setting. When I tell people this some look at me with a confused look. Working as a dietitian in community I am involved with primarily people who are unable to leave their homes for a variety of medical reasons, elderly population…

  • IBS Awareness Month

    A large proportion of what I come across as a Registered Dietitian in outpatient clinics is due to IBS-related symptoms. There can be whole clinics which almost every client can be experiencing some type of IBS symptoms. What is IBS and how is it diagnosed? IBS is a common condition affecting the gut which is…

  • As we’re coming towards the end of February – the year is flying past with mixed weather but I think we’re all in agreement to enjoy the sunshine whilst in lasts. I’m evaluating what I’ve achieved so far – professionally my dietetic practice has been re-shifted since undertaking the online course of Applying Intuitive Eating…

  • Exercising for fun, not to lose weight

    A lot of talk this first month of the year is to go to the gym to lose weight and then you know what it all changes as soon as 1st February hits. Why? Why can’t we enjoy exercise? When I did kickboxing in Cardiff I absolutely loved it, one hard hour a week, sometimes…

  • Make it stick in 2019 and beyond

    After we indulge in our Christmas festivities with our family and friends the ideas for new years resolutions start coming in. From when I was kid I can remember at least one member of my family would say ‘eat better, lose weight’ or ‘exercise more.’ When I used to go to the gym, in January…

  • Regaining weight loss … how to get motivated again?

    I attended a conference held by the British Nutrition Conference recently in London and one statistic has stuck with me. 80% of clients who attend an NHS funded weight management programme will successfully lose weight and then regain it back again. Why? How can we lose weight and sustain it? How do we find ways…