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Health at Every Size (HAES) is based on the wealth of research demonstrating that being in an “overweight” or larger body does not correlate with poorer health outcomes. Chronic diseases occur across BMI categories; they aren’t limited to the higher BMI categories. In fact, there is research to support the fact that a higher BMI, such as being considered “overweight,” is actually protective.
In today’s health-conscious world, self weighing is often seen as a crucial step towards maintaining a healthy lifestyle. However, the seemingly harmless act of stepping on the scale can sometimes do more harm than good. Let’s first dive into the idea that weight = health. It’s pretty commonplace in the medical world that your weight…
Ah exercise. An important and helpful tool in life and in eating disorder recovery. However, when individuals engage in excessive or compulsive exercise it can be extremely dangerous to both their physical and mental health. In this blog we are diving into what compulsive exercise is, the dangers, and how we can move towards a…
Navigating the world of pediatric health can be a daunting task for parents. Especially when faced with complex conditions like Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder, or ARFID. ARFID is a relatively new term in the realm of eating disorders. Often misunderstood, this leads to confusion and anxiety for parents trying to support their child. This article…
In our diet-obsessed culture, the messages women receive create a perfect storm for eating disorders during pregnancy and postpartum. While 7.5% of women are suffering from diagnosable eating disorders during pregnancy, there is no screening going on for them in doctors offices. In fact, studies have found that 93% of women with disordered eating were…
Navigating the world of nutrition can be challenging, especially when dealing with an eating disorder or in the midst of recovery. Adding to the complexity are the constant influx of fad diets and nutrition trends, many of which promote unhealthy and unrealistic eating habits. One trend gaining traction lately is metabolic confusion – a concept that can further complicate…
Yoga has long been celebrated for its ability to nurture both the body and mind. For individuals in eating disorder recovery, yoga can be an especially powerful tool. It offers a unique blend of physical postures, breathing exercises, and mindfulness that help cultivate self-awareness, self-compassion, and body neutrality-three essential pillars of healing. The mind body connection…
Parents and caregivers trying to support a loved one with an eating disorder can often feel overwhelmed and scared. Eating disorders are complicated, and we understand how difficult it can be to cope with the signs and symptoms of an eating disorder in addition to navigating when and where to seek help. While treatment is critical, there are many things that you can do to support your loved one at home that can make a major difference in your loved one’s recovery journey.
Along with the colorful lights, holiday movies, and festive sugar cookies, we know the holiday stress that can arise related to the abundance of celebrations. This time of year may feel challenging and uncomfortable for all – especially those working through food and body image concerns. In order to maintain recovery while navigating holiday stress,…
Enjoying the abundance of food centered holiday celebrations can be tough, especially if you’ve struggled with an eating disorder, emotional eating or have gotten caught up in the dieting > restrictive eating cycle before. Any sort of real or perceived overindulgence can lead to feelings of guilt or shame, which can only lead to more stress eating, restricting or unhealthy dieting tactics. So how can we approach the season without getting too caught up in the food?
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