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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 process. It…
The human body undergoes complex, intricate processes on a daily basis. It functions with the help of macronutrients – protein, carbohydrates and fat as well as, sometimes the lesser known, micronutrients. Let’s dive in below. What are micronutrients? Micronutrients, also known as vitamins and minerals, are essential dietary elements that are required for physiological functions in human…
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 disorders are…
You may be feeling scared or uncertain because it’s your first time considering an eating disorder treatment program. Perhaps you are feeling frustrated with treatment or struggling with the idea of not feeling “sick enough”. First off, we hear you. No matter where you are in this process, seeking treatment is not easy and you probably have…
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 help…
With the new year upon us (hiii 2025) diet culture is working harder than ever to increase its 70 billion dollar industry. Yup, you just read billion. With that type of power and influence, it can be hard to block out the diet culture noise. While some things have diet culture written all over them, there are others that are…
When you hear the term: “eating disorder therapy” what comes to mind? Maybe you think of a hospital setting or facility. Or maybe you envision an Instagram account that provides helpful tips and tricks. Or maybe you have no clue what eating disorder therapy could mean. We understand that recovery is confusing and unless you have lived experience clients…
Benefits of self care It is no secret that eating disorder treatment can be extremely stressful. It affects both the physical and mental well being of you and loved ones. Self care can act as a calming counterbalance while you work to develop new coping skills. It has been clinically proven that practicing and engaging in a self…
When healing your relationship with food, the idea that “all foods fit” can feel skeptical. Diet culture has ingrained in us the idea of good foods vs. bad foods. But is there really such a thing as good and bad food? Is there truly a way to allow and enjoy all foods in your diet without needing…
As most of us know, the world can be highly stigmatizing – especially when it comes to mental health. Eating disorders have the highest mortality rate of all mental health diagnoses. At the same time, there continues to be a significant, harmful stereotype that in order to “deserve” eating disorder treatment, a patient must look…
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