Unmasked Nutrition

03/19/2025

We're excited to introduce you to Blake Peyton, MS, RD, LDN (she/her), one of our amazing dietitians at Unmasked Nutrition!

With over five years of experience in nutrition therapy, Blake brings a wealth of knowledge and a compassionate approach to our practice. Blake has worked extensively with folks of diverse backgrounds at Duke University Hospital and has recently joined our team to provide unique and personalized care to clients at Unmasked Nutrition.

She specializes in neurodivergence eating disorders, allergies/food intolerances, food aversions/feeding differences, celiac disease, LGBTQ+ affirming care and more. Blake is known for her compassionate, curious, and collaborative style, and is also passionate about helping clients develop empowered relationships with food and body while also embracing their "neurospicy" brain.

If you are a provider looking to refer a client or know someone who could benefit from Blake’s expertise, please reach out to us! You can contact Unmasked Nutrition at [email protected] or via our provider contact form on our website (unmasked-nutrition.com/contact). We're here to help and would love to collaborate with you!

Let’s work together to support our clients and communities with the best nutrition care!

Send a message to learn more

01/29/2024

This might be a tough pill to swallow. 💊

You might have realized this truth before, but you haven't wanted to believe it yet.

After all your dieting attempts, you're still in the same place, dreaming about how happy, successful and worthy you'll be in a smaller body.

But if dieting worked, why would you still be dreaming about that magical life instead of living it?

The truth is that diets don't work. That's why the magical life is something you're still running after (yet it never gets closer).

So stop chasing that dream and change your focus this year. 🚫

Don't forget that my guide "Understanding Your Hunger and Fullness Cues" is available now! This is a great resource to have as you begin your journey away from dieting so you can learn how to tune back into your body and meet its needs. Grab it for only $29 by dropping the word GUIDE in the comments below! 🥳

01/24/2024

What's keeping you stuck in the diet cycle? 🔄

Maybe you're scared to try something new, you have hope that you'll finally lose those last few pounds for good or you believe dieting will improve your health.

Or maybe the reason is less obvious, and you want to have a sense of control in your chaotic life, you like being part of a community or you don't want to be alone on your journey.

Remember that you don't need to be lonely on your journey away from dieting! There are professionals like me who can provide you with the support you're craving to give up dieting for good.

To find out if we'd work well together to reach your goals, click the link in bio to fill out a contact form so we can get in touch! 🎉

01/19/2024

You have the power to fight diet culture. 👊

Yes, diet culture is everywhere. Is it necessary that you fight it alone?

No, but you can take small steps against it to make the journey easier!

Habits that you can create to fight it include:

❌ stop following people on social media who make you feel bad
✏️ educate yourself on how diet culture seeps into everyday life
🫶 focus on what your body can do instead of what you can't
🚫 stop labeling food as good or bad

Which habit(s) will you create? Let us know in the comments! ⤵️

If you're ready to feel empowered and confident in your body without food stress and anxiety, then get in touch with me by filling out the contact form in the bio! 💞

01/15/2024

Do you eat just because it's time, not because you want to or feel hungry? 🤔

There are many reasons why this can happen, including chronically dieting, having digestion issues or not eating enough throughout the day.

Whatever the reason, it is important to notice hunger and fullness cues so you can create trust between you and your body and meet its nutrition needs. This is why I've created the "Understanding Your Hunger and Fullness Cues" guide for you! 🥰

Get your copy for just $29 by commenting GUIDE below😊

01/10/2024

Do you find it annoying when others assume they know what you want to eat? 😬

Maybe you actually want a burger, not a grilled chicken sandwich, TYVM. 🍔

That's why it's time to normalize eating whatever you want to eat. But, the only way to do that is to actually eat what you want in the moment, no matter who is around or what foods are being served.

I understand that eating what you want might feel scary, which is why I've created the Beginner's Guide to Ditching Diet Distress, so you can remove anxiety around food and feel more confident in your own skin! 😊

Click the link below to access the guide! 🎉

https://subscribepage.io/CdybTx

01/05/2024

Picture this 📸

You're sitting at the table, enjoying your meal, when you notice the food is less exciting. You're also eating more slowly than you did at the beginning of the meal, a sure sign you're getting full, even if you still feel like you have room for more food in your belly.

You decide you're done eating because you're satisfied and want to avoid feeling uncomfortably full. Smiling to yourself, you're so happy because this is huge progress from just a few months ago.

Ok, now back to reality.

If this situation feels impossible right now, I see you, and I want you to trust that it is totally possible.

Anyone can relearn hunger and fullness cues. Knowing what to look for is key! 🔑

If you want to relearn your body's cues so you can meet its needs and avoid extreme hunger or fullness, drop the word GUIDE below to get the "Understanding Your Hunger and Fullness Cues" guide for only $29! 🎉

01/01/2024

It's officially the new year, which means new beginnings! 🤩

Instead of starting 2024 on a diet, I believe in your ability to change your mindset and relationships with both food and your body.

Part of that process can include saying affirmations. You can create your own or use the ones I've provided here.

Remember, any big change in life requires a mindset shift, and affirmations can help with that.

If you agree, write "affirm" in the comments! 👇

12/29/2023

2024 is less than 48 hours away! 🥳

If you've started other years out by dieting or setting weight loss resolutions, let's do something different this year.

Here's how to NOT begin 2024:

❌ starting a new diet

🏃‍♀️ making up for what you ate at the holidays by exercising excessively

🚫 avoiding certain foods

🍞 creating new food rules

A better way to begin 2024 would be:

🎯 setting realistic goals that have nothing to do with dieting

🎹 learning a new skill

☮️ making peace with food

If you want a fresh start to the new year so you can let go of dieting and food rules forever, click the link below to schedule a free discovery call. Let's see if we'd make a great team to help you reach your goals! 😀

https://sammibnutrition.clientsecure.me/

P.S Tired of feeling guilt and shame for eating beyond what feels good in your body then comment GUIDE below and I'll personally send you the Understanding Your Hunger & Fullness Cues Guide.

12/25/2023

Here's what NOT to bring to your holiday celebrations this year! ⬇️

I bet you're looking forward to the quality time to spend with your family and friends, telling jokes, watching your favorite holiday movies and reminiscing about fun things that have happened in the past.

But you might be feeling anxious about the distractions that can get in the way of having a fun time.

If holidays stress you out because

😔 you're embarrassed about your clothes sizes

😔 you tend to overeat holiday foods in secret

😔 you never know how to react to comments about your weight (which only adds to your insecurities)

😔 you have a strong urge to start losing weight or going on a diet before you see everyone

Then you're not alone. Holidays used to stress me and my clients too.

But when you learn to let go of unrealistic expectations you have of your body (like it needing to look like a Kendall Kardashian) then you'll start embracing the joy of the holidays.

I know I know, it's easier said than done which is why I support my clients by giving them the tools to enjoy the holidays without food stress or food guilt.

It's not an overnight fix, but when you have me in your corner, you learn to make peace with food and your body so that you're not obsessing about the number on the scale of feeling powerless to food.

One key to making this happen is learning to understand your hunger & fullness cues so that you know how to avoid overeating.

Ready to get this into practice before the holidays then comment GUIDE below and I'll send you my brand new guide.

12/20/2023

PSA: The holiday season should be fun! 🌟

And yet, you might feel stressed or overwhelmed because of lingering diet thoughts. Should you eat that cookie? What about the potatoes?

You would love to enjoy this time without worrying about what you eat.

I understand the feeling of wanting to let dieting go so you can eat your favorite foods without feeling stressed or guilty.

Try these tips for taking a non-diet approach to the holidays, even if you need to fake it till you make it:

❌ Let go of food rules

🍪 Give yourself permission to eat what you want

🗣 Avoid diet talk

If you need guidance in your journey away from dieting, click the link in bio to schedule a free discovery call. Let's make sure you have success in your journey even after the holiday season is over! 🥳