Whether you are brand new or well seasoned in your eating disorder recovery, it is normal to experience triggering events and stressors that might increase urges to return to disordered behaviors. While you can’t alway control whether or not you are triggered – sometimes it can be as unavoidable as poor sleep or a passing […]

School is out, the sun is shining and you finally get some time to relax!  But, when summer starts, routine and structure are usually the first things to fly right out the door. As you navigate eating disorder recovery, this can cause some added stress. Insert: a summer schedule.  how can a summer schedule help? […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]