When you’re recovering from an eating disorder or healing after years of dieting and restriction, your body and mind begin to restore. Physical changes — like shifts in weight, shape, or muscle tone — are a sign that your body is receiving nourishment and functioning optimally. These changes can feel emotional, especially when it comes […]

According to the National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders, up to 9% of the U.S. population may struggle with an eating disorder during their lifetime. Anorexia and bulimia are the most well-known eating disorders. While these are two different conditions, many of the signs of anorexia and bulimia overlap with each other.  You […]

Bulimia nervosa, an illness that severely affects eating behaviors, is often fueled by deep emotional distress and feelings of shame. It can affect every aspect of a person’s physical and mental health, yet often goes unseen by others. Recovery from bulimia nervosa is rarely a straight line, but every step forward matters. If you’re just […]

You don’t have to “look sick” to be struggling with an eating disorder. Atypical anorexia nervosa involves the same intense fears and restrictive behaviors as classic anorexia, only without the low body weight. Because many people with atypical anorexia are in average or larger bodies, their struggles often go unseen or are misunderstood. This invisibility, […]

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.