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 here about how healing your relationship with food involves tuning in to your body cues and learning to respond in a supportive way. But what do you do if you don’t feel hungry? Eating when you are hungry sounds like a simple objective on the surface. But for many people, hunger is […]

When you’re recovering from an eating disorder or healing after years of dieting and restriction, your body and mind begin to restore in ways that are both powerful and, at times, uncomfortable. Physical changes—like shifts in weight, shape, or muscle tone—are not random or “out of control.” They are signs that your body is receiving […]

Have you ever caught yourself staring in the mirror, feeling unsure or critical about a part of your appearance? You’re certainly not alone. Most of us know what it’s like to feel uncomfortable with how we look at times. For some, though, these self-critical thoughts move beyond occasional worries and start to take over daily […]

A diagnosis of Avoidant-Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) can be overwhelming for an individual and their caregivers. Since ARFID has only recently gained wider recognition and is a less well known eating disorder, it is understandable to have questions about what this diagnosis means and what treatment might look like. We are going through the […]