Real You Nutrition

We are so excited to be collaborating with Sayville-Patchogue Moms to bring you the Ultimate Back to School Lunch Guide!🥳

Back to school = Back to packing lunches everyday.🍽️📚 Swipe for some ideas to create a balanced ⚖️ school lunch 🥪 but first don’t forget to save this!

Dont feel intimidated by all the “fancy bento box lunches” you have been seeing. If you like to do that, that’s ok if not that’s ok too! A sandwich cut in the shape of heart still has the same nutrition as a regular sandwich just saying😏

The important thing is you feed your kids and set them up for feeling good and ready to learn!🏫📝

Tag a parent who needs this guide!

Meet Your Registered Dietitians!⬇️
🍏Madison specializes in ED and helps you form a healthy relationship with food. She’s always had a passion for nutrition and mental health and helps ED patients reclaim their life.

She utilizes medical nutrition therapy while addressing behavioral health complications to help patients recover from their disorders and become the best version of themselves.

🍎Amanda combines her love of women’s health and expertise in functional medicine to help those with multiple health issues such as GI dysfunction and hormonal imbalances.

She does detailed hormone and gut testing to get to the root cause of what is causing YOUR symptoms and works with you to help develop long term sustainable lifestyle changes as it relates to nutrition and health. She helps you take a more holistic approach to improve all of the “pieces” via nutrition counseling, lifestyle changes, hormone and gut testing and herbs and supplement usage!

🍏Madeline is the owner of Real You Nutrition! She combines her expertise in Medical Nutrition therapy, Intuitive Eating, Eating Disorders, and physiology to help her clients find connection to their body, in order to empower themselves to make positive changes for their life and their health. She helps people uncover the best versions of themselves by honoring their hunger, their bodies and their health.

She’s on a mission to help you nourish and feel good about food, and yourself.

🍎Deanna has extensive background working with many patients with different medical histories including oncology, critical care, diabetes, nutrition support and much more. She even has certifications in nutrition support (CNSC) and oncology nutrition (CSO). She believes food and nutrition should be viewed as medicine and loves to help people adjust their lifestyle to be the healthiest and happiest version of themselves!

She knows that consistency is the key which is why I love to helpcreate modifications and additions in a way that is feasible and practical to you!

Don’t forget to book your complimentary 15 minute call today! ☎️

It’s Amanda’s Birthday today! 🎉🎂🥳🎈🎁🎊
Happy Birthday to a truly beautiful person, both inside and out! 🌟 Your presence is such an integral part of our team, and your dedication to helping our patients with all your heart is truly inspiring.

Your constant growth, positive outlook, and ability to see the good in everyone make you a remarkable individual.

Wishing you a day filled with joy, love, and all the happiness you bring to others every day! 🎂🎉

Help us celebrate Amanda’s birthday in the comments with your favorite birthday emojis and birthday wishes! 🎂🥳🎉

Happy August ❤️☀️🕶️🌊🏖️🌻🍉

What do you need more or less of this month? Let us know below ⬇️

‼️NEW BLOG POST‼️
Navigating body image struggles in the summer can be challenging. Let’s embrace self-compassion and prioritize our well-being. Feel your emotions, aim for progress over perfection, and practice self-kindness🙌

Remember, you are worthy just as you are. Let’s rewrite the narrative with kindness and self-acceptance. 🌞💛

For more tips, check out the full blog post by visiting realyounutrion.com/blog or comment “BLOG” below!

We’re sharing some of favorite Non-Scale Victories patient stories today!⤵️

🏆A gentlemen came in with a 13 A1C worked with nutrition education about diabetes brought his A1C down to a 7!
🏆Many people come to us with pre-diabetes and elevated cholesterol, through nutritional counseling and education they are no longer pre-diabetic, and cholesterol is in the normal range!

Let’s cheers these patient victories and celebrate some of your own non-scale victories in the comments below 🎉🥳👏🎊🙌

📌Save these fun Summertime Snacks for your kids📌
Summer is here, your kids are off from school and you know they’re going to be asking for snacks 😂

Kids are intuitive and will typically eat what they need! They tire of foods and then are on to the next!

Do not underestimate how important snacks are as they are mini meals and often needed to meet the energy of growing bodies. It also gives us a chance to offer new foods.

Here’s a few tips⬇️
1️⃣Setting aside time for snacks, having them sit and take a break so they can focus on their hunger and fullness
2️⃣Serve a variety of foods containing protein, carbohydrates and fats as they each digest at different rates
3️⃣Keep it simple and quick
4️⃣Structure the timing of snacks and meals every 2-4 hours making sure your kids are hungry when they sit to eat as then they are more likely to try new foods.

What are some of your favorite summer snacks? We’re currently loving the ice pops by !🍦

Such a great time last night doing a Hormone Balancing Workshop at Village in Sayville ! 🥳

Thank you so much Ashley for having us and we’re so grateful to everyone who showed up to learn about how to take care of their hormone health.

We learn about different hormones in our bodies, symptoms of imbalanced hormones, hormones throughout your cycles and phases of life, how hormones can effect your sleep, cause inflammation, brain fog and other symptoms (we’re looking at you cortisol! 👀) and just had an amazing talk with amazing people.

Until next time 💚

We are just ONE WEEK AWAY from the Hormone Balancing Workshop at 🥳🎉

Here’s what to know about the event⬇️
🗓️6/19
⏰6:30pm
📍Village in Sayville
🏷️$25
💬In this workshop we will focus on all hormonal imbalances PMS and postpartum- stress, fatigue and more!

Learn more about Amanda⬇️
Amanda combines her love of women’s health and expertise in functional medicine to help those with multiple health issues such as GI dysfunction and hormonal imbalances. Her personal experiences have helped her to be empathetic and extremely knowledgeable in these areas.

There are many “pieces” that contribute to our overall health: nutrition, exercise, gut health, stress, sleep, hormone health, mind/body connection and more! 🧩

She helps you take a more holistic approach to improve all of the “pieces” via nutrition counseling, lifestyle changes, hormone and gut testing and herbs and supplement usage!

We are so excited for this upcoming workshop and can’t wait to see you there! Comment “CLASS” and we’ll send you more info!

📣CALLING ALL LONG ISLAND MAMAS📣
We are partnering up with Village for an event that you won’t want to miss!

Join Women’s Health and GI Dysfunction Expert, Registered Dietitian Amanda Forman for a Hormone Balancing Workshop 6/19 at 6:30pm at Village in Sayville!

Hosted by Real You Nutritions Amanda Forman, RDN & this workshop we will focus on ⬇️
✅all hormonal imbalances
✅PMS
✅Postpartum: stress, fatigue and more!

So if you’re pregnant, a new mama, a seasoned mama or thinking about getting pregnant this is for YOU!

Comment “WORKSHOP” below and we’ll send you more info on how to sign up! See you there 💚

Cue the confetti 🎉 Real You Nutrition is growing! We are SO excited to welcome Deanna to the team! 🥳

Deanna comes to us with over 9 years of clinical experience in medical nutrition therapy and specializes in Oncology and Nutrition Support.

We are looking forward to her supporting our patients in Women’s Health and Gut Dysfunction! 💪

Get to know more about Deanna!⬇️
“I believe food and nutrition should be viewed as medicine and I love to help people adjust their lifestyle to be the healthiest and happiest version of themselves! 🤗

My passion for nutrition is accompanied by a love for eating which has shaped my philosophy that all foods can fit into your lifestyle.

From my own experience, and watching the success of my patients, I know that consistency is the key which is why I love to help create modifications and additions in a way that is feasible and practical to you!”

Deanna starts May 21st, interested in booking an appointment with her? DM us or call the office to schedule☎️

Leave your best celebratory emojis below and let’s welcome Deanna🎉🥳🍾🥂

🛑You’ve reached a Mental Health Checkpoint 🛑
Since it’s Mental Health Awareness Month we wanted to share some things you can do to help with your Mental Health!

Which one of these are you going to do today? Let us know in the comments below!👇

Let’s taco ‘bout Gut Health and some tips for a happy and healthy gut! 🌮

Everything starts in the gut so if somethings off in the gut it’s going to be off every where else.

Here’s some Gut Health Tips from Amanda ↙️
🌮Fiber: aim for 30g fiber a day with foods such as chick peas, chia seeds, apples, avocados and more!
🌮Water before coffee: this is for your gut + hormones! And don’t forget to hydrate, hydrate, hydrate throughout the day. Getting a cute timed water bottle may even help you!
🌮Sleep: Skip the late night doom scrolling and opt for getting 7-8 hours of sleep a night.
🌮Probiotics: Great for your gut but not all probiotics are the same so it’s best to talk with Amanda to see which is the right one for you!
🌮Manage stress: a few ways to manage stress are making sure you’re moving your body, yoga, meditation, journaling or anything that feels good to you!
🌮GI map test: one of our most popular tests! The GI Map test is used to assess the status of your gut microbiome and gut function, to create an individualized  protocol encompassing nutrition, supplementation and lifestyle changes.
This is amazing because we can literally see if there is pathogen, infection, overgrowth, yeast, etc and to what level of severity it is present 🤯

If you want to learn more about how to start the journey of healing your gut, you can schedule a complimentary 1:1 call with Amanda! Comment “GUT HEALTH” below to schedule your appointment ⬇️

It’s National Registered Dietitian Day!🥳🥳
We asked Madeline, Amanda and Madison why they love being Registered Dietitians and this is what they said ⤵️

🍎Madeline: I love connecting with others and help them to learn that they were born with the innate abiltiy to know when to eat and when to stop. Owning my own practice has allowed me to help those heal from disordered eating, align with their values for improved health and wellness by finding peace and joy in themeselves and food again.

🍏Amanda: I love being an RD because i get to be a part of someone’s healing journey and help them become the best version of themselves!

🍎Madison: Hi! My favorite thing about being an RD is following patients along their recovery journey and watching them heal their relationship with food!

We also asked who some of their favorite fellow Registered Dietitian‘s were and there’s what they said⤵️

💚Madeline: .rd .culture.rebel

🧡Amanda: .fertile

💛Madison: .with.erin and .private.practice

So shout out to all the amazing Registered Dietitians who are helping to change lives! Celebrate with us in the comments by dropping your favorite party emoji!🎉🥳🎊🍾🥂

We say it all the time…restricting doesn’t work 🙅‍♀️ and can even lead you to end up binge eating. We believe all foods fit 🧩

So instead of focusing on what you “can’t” have what about shifting the focus to what can you ADD ➕

Here’s some of our favorite things to add⬇️
Chia Seeds and Flax Seeds are so great to add to yogurt bowls, smoothies and so much more!
Spinach, ginger and turmeric are also great to add to your smoothie!

The possibilities are endless.

So next time you’re making your meal thing of something to ADD not takeaway!

Eating disorders are serious but TREATABLE mental and physical illnesses that can affect ANYONE.

It’s so important to recognize the signs of disordered eating in order to seek support for you or a loved one💚

Above are just 6️⃣ signs of Disordered Eating. 

Others can include having anxiety about food, rigid food rules, feeling of guilt or shame, frequent dieting and so much more. 

Recovery is possible! Reach out to Madeline or Madison for a complimentary 15 minute phone call to begin your healing journey🚗

Sharing some client love 🫶
Real You Nutrition is built on compassion, respect and empathy and focusing on the positive. We support and care about one another and our patients, coordinate care with them, their families, and other health care providers when needed.

We believe by nurturing your physical, mental and emotional well-being, you can become the best REAL version of yourself, reduce your risk of chronic disease, have more energy, and feel good about yourself💪

We know how important social connections are, movement and stress reduction and how they impact your health.

We offer extensive gastrointestinal dysfunction and hormonal testing to get to the root cause of your health concerns, and personalize and customize a protocol to address these needs🦠

If you struggle with food, feel guilty when you eat, don’t know what to eat, or how to prepare it, we can help.

If you have been recently diagnosed with a health condition such as IBS, diabetes, or suffer from infertility, fatigue, have brain fog or unexplained weight fluctuations, and your doctor is not helping you, we can help figure it out together👯‍♀️

We use a weight neutral approach, focusing on improving health habits. We will work towards achieving better mental and physical health without focusing on weight.

At Real You Nutrition we will assess your biological makeup and lifestyle, help you set unique goals, plan meals, choose, prepare, and mindfully eat what your body needs, wants, and craves. We can put you on the path to individual wellness and optimal health🌄

We work together to uncover the barriers leading to feeling and being your best self and help you come up with sustainable goals and an achievable plan to get there.

Let us help you foster and maintain a healthy relationship with food and yourself that fits who you are and helps to nourish your body, mind, and spirit.

Comment “HEALTH” below and we’ll send your information on how to schedule your complimentary 15 minute call! ☎️

Let’s taco ‘bout some tips for a happy and healthy gut! 🌮⬇️

💕Fiber: aim for 30g fiber a day with foods such as chick peas, chia seeds, apples, avocados and more!
💕Water before coffee: this is for your gut + hormones! And don’t forget to hydrate, hydrate, hydrate throughout the day. Getting a cute timed water bottle may even help you!
💕Sleep: Skip the late night doom scrolling and opt for getting 7-8 hours of sleep a night.
💕Probiotics: Great for your gut but not all probiotics are the same so it’s best to talk with Amanda to see which is the right one for you!
💕Manage stress: a few ways to manage stress are making sure you’re moving your body, yoga, meditation, journaling or anything that feels good to you!
💕GI map test: one of our most popular tests! The GI Map test is used to assess the status of your gut microbiome and gut function, to create an individualized  protocol encompassing nutrition, supplementation and lifestyle changes.
This is amazing because we can literally see if there is pathogen, infection, overgrowth, yeast, etc and to what level of severity it is present 🤯

Having a healthy gut microbiome is an imperative foundation for blossoming health. Everything starts in the gut so if somethings off in the gut it’s going to be off every where else.

If you want to learn more about how to start the journey of healing your gut, you can schedule a complimentary 1:1 call with Amanda! Comment “GUT HEALTH” below to schedule your appointment ⬇️

Taylor Swift Memes 🤝 Us
Swipe to see some of the things we love here at Real You Nutrition! ➡️

Share your favorite one or let us know in the comments below ⬇️

TODAY IS THE LAST DAY TO SIGN UP FOR THE RETREAT🚨
We are ditching the overwhelm, diets and stress and welcoming mindfulness and being intuitive with our body and food in 2024 🙌

The New Year, Real You Retreat combines mindfulness practices such as meditation and reiki and intuitive eating in order to help you get in touch with the real you.

Not the you that you think you need to be based off of social media💥

So if you’re ready to make some changes that will actually stick this year, join us 1/20 from 9am-12pm for our half day workshop!

Comment “RETREAT” in the comments to sign up and don’t forget to share!
📸

The New Year, Real Your Retreat is almost here! 🥳
Come join us to rediscover, not a New You, but the REAL you, and uncover the goals that align with you and your lifestyle!

You are invited by Real You Nutrition and Maryanne from Mindful Haven LI to attend a half day workshop filled with
✅mindfulness tips
✅intuitive eating introduction
✅meditation
✅Reiki
✅community discussion + MORE

It is through true acceptance of ourselves that real change can then ensue.

Here’s the details⬇️
🗓️Saturday, January 20th, 2024
⏰9:00 AM to 12:00PM
📍Due to popular demand we move the location to accommodate more people!
1309 WANTAGH AVENUE ST. FRANCES DE CHANTAL
SCHOOL ROOM 9
🏷️$75

So what are you waiting for?! Comment “RETREAT” below and let’s discover the real you in 2024!

Still looking for ideas for your 2024 intention? Here’s some to choose from that’s not “lose weight” 🙌

And don’t forget to snag your ticket for the New Year, Real You Retreat, cheers to a New Year!

Introducing 🥁🥁🥁 THE NEW YEAR, REAL YOU RETREAT!
Are you tired of making New Years resolutions that don’t last?

Do you tell yourself every year you tell yourself you will start a diet, meal prep, lose weight, and begin an exercise routine?

Do you constantly feel you need to start over every Monday?

Come join us to rediscover, not a New You, but the REAL you, and uncover the goals that align with you and your lifestyle!

You are invited by Real You Nutrition and Maryanne from Mindful Haven LI to attend a half day workshop filled with
✅mindfulness tips
✅intuitive eating introduction
✅meditation
✅Reiki
✅community discussion + MORE

that will guide you to connect to the wonderful, beautiful REAL YOU!

Here’s the details⬇️
🗓️Saturday, January 20th, 2024
⏰9:00 AM to 12:00PM
📍Real You Nutrition 2175 Wantagh Avenue Suite 205
🏷️$75 **Early Registration Discount** $65 if registered by December 31st, 2023

So what are you waiting for?! Comment “RETREAT” below and let’s discover the real you in 2024!

Christmas is about love, hope, and joy🥰
Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and hoping you can be present and focus on the joyful parts of the season, remember and reflect on the joys and love of Christmas past and stay hopeful for a bright renewed future. 🎄

We are thankful and blessed for our patients, watching them discover improved health, recovery.

You all bring such joy and meaning to what we do!

Happy Holidays from Real You Nutrition 💚

📌Save these Holiday Reminders 📌

🍴don’t skip meals to “save up” for dinner.
🍪have your Christmas cookies and enjoy them..GUILT FREE!
✅Check in with yourself and your hunger cues throughout the day
🍽️ your plate, your business.
🍝one meal won’t make you gain weight, enjoy it!
💃find a way to move you body

Just be present in the moment and enjoy your day💚
Don’t forget to save + share these reminders.

Heres how to deal with these red flags 🚩this holiday season⬇️

✅Ignore them
✅Change the subject
✅Leave the room
✅Have a conversation with them in your head about it or write a letter
✅Vent to a friend
✅Bring it up with your Registered Dietitian

These comments can bring up so many triggers for a person.
It’s almost 2024, let’s stop commenting on someone else’s body, ok? 🙌

Posted • Thank you to !!!!
Today I ‘graduated’ from a monthly program with my nutritionist Maddie. I have worked with Maddie for the last 3 years as I recovered from an eating disorder. Feeling healthy, balanced and on the road to recovery I am now confident with the tools I have learned to manage more independently. I gratefully appreciate all her compassion and support. I have learned so much in the last 5 years. This was a hard battle, but well worth the fight! I am worth it!

If you are struggling please reach out to get help.
Recovery is possible, not easy but can be done! It’s not time bound and many ups and downs. An honor and privilege to work with this strong beautiful woman both inside and out. So proud! 💚💚💚

We are sharing 7 MUST SEE tips to thrive during Thanksgiving this year 🦃
➡️Swipe to check them out and don’t forget to share your favorite one
🦃

A little gift from us to you!🎁
5 Fall Recipes for Intuitive Eaters!🍁🍂

Inside you’ll find some of our favorite chili and soup recipes with some vegetarian options too and more! 🥦🌽🍆🍠🎃🍲

If you’re looking for nourishing meals that give you all the fall feels comment “Recipe” below and we’ll send it right to you or peep the link in stories 🔗

Happy Halloween from Real You Nutrition!👻🎃🍬🍫🍭