You might have heard, “Comparison is the thief of joy.” You might also find it really hard not to compare. Body image comparisons in this appearance obsessed society is natural but is not very helpful.  Body image dissatisfaction impairs our quality of life and is associated with depression, unhealthy diet and exercise behaviors, and eating […]

If you are a parent, you are probably acquainted with the growth charts your child’s pediatrician pulls out every year at their well check visit. While they might look familiar year to year, the growth charts can also be confusing. What do they mean? What exactly are they measuring? Is your child’s growth healthy?  Let […]

Ozempic has been making headlines as a so-called “miracle drug” for weight loss, and is a center for controversy in the healthcare field. Everyone from celebrities, influencers, and your neighbor down the street has something to say about this now popular medication and it might be triggering for you if you’ve been on a journey […]

As Registered Dietitians specializing in eating disorders, we frequently are asked what the difference is between binge eating and emotional eating. Individuals often refer to themselves as “an emotional eater” like it is an admission of crime. We understand the shame and confusion that can arise after eating compulsively or in response to big feelings […]

For many adolescents and adults in eating disorder treatment, weight restoration is an important step towards recovery. Weight restoration is the process of returning weight back to an individual’s natural biological blueprint following weight loss or weight suppression due to an eating disorder. This is where understanding Biologically Appropriate Weight (BAW) comes into play.  Regardless […]