Eating disorder recovery comes with many challenges, one of those is navigating potential body changes. In a society that idealizes thinness, gaining weight can be distressing and feel shameful. In addition to physical changes, recovery comes with mental and emotional discomfort as well.  It is understandable to have feelings about body changes in the recovery […]

We know that recovering from an eating disorder is hard work. Our clients are among the bravest and strongest people we know! We also know that it can be hard to maintain hope and motivation in the trenches of battling against behaviors and urges. This is where mantras come in. Many people struggling with eating […]

In working with our clients on healing their relationships with food and body, body checking comes up frequently. So many want to be able to feel more neutral about their body shape and size – which is a reasonable and valid goal!  What many do not realize is that even though it may seem harmless […]

As Intuitive Eating dietitians, we understand how challenging it can be to work on healing your relationship with food and body. Doing the work requires a lot of unlearning, relearning, practice and (most of all) self compassion.  Adding in the additional layer of talking with your partner about Intuitive Eating, then things can get a […]

When looking for body positive nutrition resources in Massachusetts, it can be difficult to know where to start. In our diet-culture-entrenched society, it can feel overwhelming to know what resources are beneficial for your overall well-being. And, what may be more damaging. That’s why we have compiled a list of resources in Massachusetts that can […]