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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…
Consuming a balanced meal consists of flexibility and food variety. It incorporates carbohydrates, proteins, fats, fruits and vegetables so that your body is getting fuel throughout the day. Some days may look different than others, depending on foods available, your hunger levels, food preferences, and what sounds satisfying at that time of day. When trying…
We get it – getting your groceries can be a daunting task. That’s why we’ve come up with few tips for grocery shopping in eating disorder recovery!
Before you ask, “will my child inherit my eating disorder?” remember – there are things you can do to to cultivate a positive food environment for your child.
Essentially, weight cycling is the notion of losing and regaining weight over and over again. More often than not, it is a direct result of chronic dieting. Here, we dive into what weight cycling is, its effects, and how to stop it.
Do you ever feel like you have so many thoughts jumbled in your head that it’s hard to figure out where they’re even coming from or why? Yup, us too! Journaling can also help you to recognize and externalize disordered thoughts and give you a chance to challenge them.
As you go through eating disorder recovery – whether it’s been years or it’s just the start of your healing journey – we want you to feel our unwavering confidence in you. You are worthy of the freedom that comes with recovery! Your body is worthy of kindness and appreciation. It’s important to nourish your…
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…
In a society with such a strong emphasis on dieting and weight control, it can feel almost impossible not to feel preoccupied with food. I mean, we live in a world of “what I eat in a day” videos and a new diet creeping in around every corner. It’s hard to escape! So many people promote rules…
So maybe you’ve started to incorporate joyful, intuitive movement into your life and are exploring how exercise feels in your body. This is a process that requires a lot of grace and self compassion. When healing from a disordered relationship with exercise, very similar to food, you may be stuck in the pattern of black and…
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