We are entering that joyous time of year; the winter holidays! For many, this season is a precious time centered around family, friends, gifts, and traditions. It is a time to slow down and reflect as the evening arrives earlier [...]
Anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge eating disorder are the three most common types of disordered eating behaviors. They no longer make up the entirety of eating disorder diagnoses, though, as researchers gain a deeper understanding of these conditions. There [...]
Nutrition is a foundational building block of physical and mental well-being for everyone. The foods you eat have a direct correlation to how you feel both physically and mentally. In eating disorder recovery, food is medicine. We have to feed [...]
Back to school season is in full swing and that comes with a whole range of stresses. Finding all the right classrooms, knowing where your locker is, and making sure you can complete all your assignments can lead to a [...]
Maintaining eating disorder recovery is no easy feat. Eating disorders are chronic, progressive conditions that affect every aspect of your wellbeing. Your recovery depends on your ability to continue working on yourself even after learning to manage your most pressing [...]
How often do you fall into the tempting trap of fad diets? Summer seems to be the time that most of the fad diets come out of the woodworks. Each one promises to help you shed that last 10 pounds [...]
Self-love is a beautiful, freeing thing to have. It’s incredible to feel comfortable in your skin and confident in your abilities. Anyone in recovery from an eating disorder can benefit from reaching a place of self-love or even self-neutrality. You’re [...]
It is not uncommon to struggle with appearance. Many stand in front of the mirror or look at a picture of themselves only to point out all the minor flaws they’d like to change. It may cause some discomfort or [...]
When was the last time you stepped on a scale? And what was your response to the number you saw? When you struggle with a condition like body dysmorphia or an eating disorder, you have a tumultuous relationship with the [...]
Family and Eating Disorders Eating disorders are detrimental to the person experiencing them, but the condition affects more than the individual. Family members feel the effects of eating disorders, too, but often don’t receive the same attention and support. When [...]