7/2/24 - 😞Buh-Bye Twitter; Meet Moderator Teresa Grasso; Amazon Store Swag; July Subscription/Donation Deal Benefits the USO; 4 Things You Don't Want to Miss

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⛔Why Build Up Dietitians Isn’t on Twitter/”X” Anymore

Well, it’s actually more of a weaning process since we haven’t closed out our account on Twitter/”X”…yet. But, after 10 years it’s time, at least for us, to turn off the 💡lights and leave the room…because the party’s over.

Twitter was once a vibrant fun community but has deteriorated into a sordid mess (some refer to it as a ‘hellscape’ or💩 ‘sh*tshow'). Ever since Elon Musk (sorry, we know his mom’s dietitian- Maye Musk) bought the platform, it’s gotten worse and worse. While trolling has always existed on Twitter; the number of trolls now, along with negativity, racism, politicalization, misogyny and outright hatred makes it unsustainable to be a user…besides that, most of the fun people have fled to other platforms.

So, where can you find Build Up Dietitians on social media? Besides Substack - which is quickly becoming a favorite - you can find Build Up Dietitians on:

Facebook

Instagram

LinkedIn

(We are also on 🧵Threads, but not very active because it didn’t really pan out the way we thought it would.)

🙋‍♀️Meet Our Moderator: Teresa Grasso, RDN, CDCES

Connect with Teresa Grasso on LinkedIn HERE

Teresa is a moderator for the Build Up Dietitians Weight Management and Bariatrics group.

Question #1: What is your current position and what other roles/positions have you held as a dietitian?

Currently: Outpatient bariatric dietitian 

Other jobs I’ve had: Outpatient & community dietitian; Clinical/in-patient RD; Diabetes educator for pharmaceutical company; Certified pump and CGM instructor 

Question #2: What’s one myth about obesity you would like to address?

“…that is only has to do with excessive food intake or one's lack of exercise.  To me, obesity has a strong mental component and often someone needs to get to the "why" behind some of their lifestyle choices.  It's often habits that need to be worked on and getting away from bad and good food and the guilt that can go along with eating for some people.  Food is so often connected to emotions.  My goal is for the people I work with to develop a health relationship with food to help them live a happier healthier life.”

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