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Our world is saturated with curated images and societal expectations about “the perfect” body. We are constantly bombarded with messages about what we should look like, as if this is something we can easily control (spoiler alert – it’s not!). It’s all too easy to fall into a bad body image day after relentless negative body image…
Embarking on a road trip can be an exhilarating experience. The open road, the scenic views, and the sense of adventure are unparalleled. However, for individuals in eating disorder recovery, planning a road trip requires thoughtful preparation to ensure both physical and mental well-being. This guide will provide you with practical tips to help you…
Do you ever feel stuck when it comes to your relationship with food? Whether you are in the midst of eating disorder recovery, a parent or caregiver of a loved one struggling, trying to practice the Intuitive Eating principles, or working to understand the best ways to nourish yourself throughout the day – navigating nutrition is hard! There are many…
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…
I don’t know what your social feeds look like, but every time I log into my Instagram account I find post after post filled with body positive, #bopo hashtags and people professing the love they have for their bodies. While I’m all for self love as a clinician, I worry about the flip side to…
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…
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 and how…
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