Binge eating disorder is the most common eating disorder in the United States, affecting approximately 2-5% of the population. Despite its prevalence, many people misunderstand this serious mental health condition as simply a lack of willpower or self-control. The reality is far more complex. Binge eating disorder involves recurrent episodes of consuming large quantities of […]

Anorexia nervosa is a serious mental illness, not a lifestyle choice or a phase someone can simply snap out of. It’s an eating disorder characterized by severe food restriction, an intense fear of gaining weight, and a distorted body image that persists even when someone is dangerously underweight. If you’re reading this, you might be […]

Nutrition and athletic performance often go hand in hand. While it’s typical to see athletes watching and managing what they eat, consuming fewer calories than their body requires to perform at their activity level can lead to a very serious condition know as  Relative Energy Deficiency in Sports (RED-S), or what had previously been know […]

Anorexia nervosa is a serious eating disorder characterized by restrictive eating, an intense fear of gaining weight, and a distorted body image. While many people associate anorexia with being extremely thin, the reality is more complex. This condition affects people of all body sizes and can have life-threatening consequences without proper treatment. If you’re reading […]

We often talk about how healing your relationship with food involves tuning into your body’s cues and responding in a supportive way. But what happens when those cues feel… quiet? If you’ve ever thought, “what do I eat when I’m not hungry?” you’re not alone. Many people, especially those in eating disorder recovery, chronic dieting, […]