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Thin privilege is a type of systematic disparity. It acknowledges the fact that society favors those in smaller bodies. It is important to acknowledge that this is REAL, and that it has REAL effects in our society.
When you go to the doctor, one of the things that is probably listed on your chart is your Body Mass Index (BMI). Because it is talked about so commonly at doctors’ appointments and we see it all the time, it must be a super duper accurate, very scientific measure of health, right? WRONG. BMI…
Prepare yourselves! We are entering the “diet culture danger zone” as the New Year approaches. I’m sure you’ve noticed by now that there are an abundance of articles and ads that are promising that “this is the year to finally [insert diet-y, body changing resolution here].” That call to begin a new diet or join…
Here at NourishRX, we talk a lot about how to set up your environment for success, and how to set boundaries for yourself within it. I’m sure you have found yourself scrolling through Instagram accounts while waiting in line, waiting for dinner to cook, or even before going to bed. In our world today, social media…
With the rise of social media and the internet, nutrition myths are everywhere. There is nutrition information on the cover of every magazine in the grocery store checkout line and in every news headline. However, it’s interesting how these seemingly harmless nutrition tips actually seem to be pushing weight loss and diet culture rather than factual nutrition facts. Nutrition…
In many social situations, “diet talk” comes up regularly. It weaves its way into conversations, questions, and stories, oftentimes without us even realizing it. Diet talk is sneaky – it comes up when you least expect it. Sometimes it disguises itself as a joke or a compliment. Regardless of how it manifests itself, it is…
Problems with sleep are all too common, from trouble falling asleep, staying asleep, or waking up in the morning. Inadequate intake and eating disorder diagnoses have been linked with difficulty sleeping, although the answer as to why remains unclear. Sleep is essential for our physical and mental health, and getting those 7-9 hours each night…
In eating disorder recovery meal times can be overwhelming with intrusive thoughts going against your rational brain fighting for recovery. Which makes sense, as there is a lot of cognitive dissonance at play. Conflicting thoughts can cause food to become too overwhelming and lead to mealtime struggles. This can create barriers in your treatment process and lead…
So, it’s that time of year again…school is starting soon! With a new school year comes new opportunities, new beginnings, new classes, and maybe even a new home. Transitioning from relaxing summer days to a new routine and a new dorm/apartment can be overwhelming, to say the least. On top of all that, having to…
Does the feeling of fullness feel scary to you? The toxic diet culture that we are surrounded by associates so many negatives with feeling full. That getting to this point with food intake means that you have consumed too much food, that you are glutinous, excessive and wrong for feeling full after eating. We are conditioned to…
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