Why do I feel guilty after eating and how can I stop?
Why do I feel guilty after eating? Picture this: You’ve just finished eating dinner and now you have a taste for something sweet. After...
Kristin Jenkins, MS, RDN, LDN
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist | Eating Disorder Dietitian | Intuitive Eating Expert
Kristin Jenkins is a dietitian nutritionist based in Maryland. Kristin has been involved in the field of eating disorders and disordered eating for over 6 years. Kristin brings both personal and professional experience to her work serving clients who struggle with their relationship with food and their bodies. Kristin is an ardent advocate for weight inclusive care and works in and out of client sessions to challenge weight stigma and dismantle diet culture. Kristin has co-authored the Gentle Nutrition Guides, writes for the practice’s blog, and serves as Creative Director, curating content for Instagram and Facebook.
Credentials:
- Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
- Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist
Education:
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Bachelor of Arts in Biology Bryn Mawr College
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Masters of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics, Eastern Michigan University
Experience:
- 6 years in nutrition field
- 4 years serving clients with eating disorders and disordered eating
- Completes ongoing continuing education and reviews research to provide accurate and science-based information to her clients.
- Completed 1,200 hours of supervised practice to become a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
- Provides educational presentations to the local community members on intuitive eating
- Featured in several publications including Today’s Dietitian and The Annapolis Patch
- Featured as a guest on “Satiated” podcast
Posts from Kristin Jenkins MS, RDN, LDN
3 Ways to Simplify your ADHD Meal Plan
If you’ve struggled with finding an ADHD meal plan that actually works with you (not against you), you’re not alone! Many of my clients have...
Why do I feel hungry after eating?
Many of my clients come to me with a common complaint: “I just ate a meal, but I just don’t feel full. Why do I feel hungry after eating? What am...
Practice Gentle Nutrition with these Intuitive Eating Worksheets
What is intuitive eating? *Looking for the intuitive eating worksheets? Keep reading for resources and a FREE intuitive eating meal...
The Five Warning Signs of Orthorexia
The term orthorexia refers to an “unhealthy obsession with eating healthy food,” from Dr. Steven Bratman. Orthorexia can be a particularly...
7 Reasons Calorie Counting Doesn’t Work
Calorie counting isn’t necessary to eat healthy Calorie counting is often touted as a “fool-proof” way to eat healthier and lose weight....
Mindful Eating vs Intuitive Eating
Mindful eating vs intuitive eating: One path to food freedom? If you’ve been exploring how to improve your relationship with food, you’ve...
How to use a hunger scale in intuitive eating
What is a hunger scale? The hunger scale in intuitive eating is a tool that can help you recognize and identify your natural hunger and...
Creating an Intuitive Eating Exercise Plan
What is intuitive eating and how does exercise fit in? Intuitive eating is a non-diet way of eating that connects you with your body and...