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Eating disorder recovery is incredibly complex and challenging because eating disorders thrive in isolation. A huge step in the recovery process is being able to discuss your concerns about your relationship with food and body openly. However, this is a lot easier said than done. Many of our clients come to us and have kept…
We live in a world where all or nothing thinking has become so common. This may stem from a drive for perfectionism or growing up in hustle culture where if you are not “giving it your all” you might as well not try. In many ways all or nothing thinking has good intentions of wanting…
The term binge eating is sometimes used candidly when people feel chaotic or out of control with intake. However, binge eating disorder is a very real diagnosis that impacts 2.8 million Americans [*}. Let’s dive in below. What is Binge Eating Disorder? Binge Eating Disorder (BED) is the most common eating disorder in the United States. It…
It’s that time of year again, when students are heading back to campus or maybe going to college for the first time. For anyone, this transition can be difficult and for those who are in eating disorder recovery, there are additional challenges to consider. You may be moving from your supportive environment and treatment team and this…
The summer months are (finally) upon us! And with that comes all the fun summer can bring: no school, beach trips and the long awaited summer camp. But, if you are actively working towards eating disorder recovery, learning to navigate a transition, like summer camp, can feel potentially daunting. Or you may be feeling frustrated because…
This Pride Month the team at NourishRX would like to highlight a very important topic about eating disorder recovery in the LGBTQ+ community. The facts surrounding eating disorder recovery and prevalence in the LGBTQ+ community are sobering. We have included some below: The Facts on Eating Disorder Recovery and Mental Illness in the LGBTQ+ Community: Reading these…
As Health at Every Size (HAES) aligned dietitians, we believe that every person has the right to receive respectful health care. This should be the default whenever you seek out care from a physician or other healthcare provider. Unfortunately, those who live in larger bodies are far more likely to receive traumatic care than individuals in thin…
Struggling with an eating disorder (ED) is so much more than having difficulty consuming food. Disordered eating and eating disorders are complex and multi-faceted, impacting an individual physically, mentally and emotionally. Given this, treatment for eating disorders requires a multidisciplinary approach – meaning a wide spectrum of eating disorder specialists to address each area affected by an…
Is it the norm for you, your child, or someone you know to experience sensory challenges with food, forget to eat, or take a long time to eat due to getting easily distracted? While this doesn’t necessarily mean there’s an eating disorder at play, it could mean something else that would be important to recognize: they may…
What was the messaging around food in your house growing up? Not surprisingly, our relationship with food begins at birth as food is a necessity for survival. Children learn to understand the world as they develop, looking to their parental figures for guidance around how to interact with food. The messaging that is communicated in the household…
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