Imagine if you could silence the voices, both external and internal, that constantly judge your body. Imagine if you could step off the treadmill of endless dieting and body modification, and just be. Imagine living a life where your value is not tied to the number on...
Eating Disorder Recovery Articles
5 Popular Fad Diets We Don’t Recommend as Dietitians
In the search for health and wellness, it's easy to get drawn into the allure of quick-fix solutions and trendy diets that promise fast results. While the idea of losing weight fast or "resetting" your body might sound appealing, it's important to understand what...
3 Tips for Overcoming Disordered Eating Behaviors
Today, we're diving into an important topic that affects many of us: disordered eating. It often sits on a spectrum between normal eating and an eating disorder, encompassing a range of symptoms and behaviors. Disordered eating behaviors often resemble those found in...
3 Key Differences between Eating Disorders & Disordered Eating
Did you know that there’s a difference between eating disorders and disordered eating?! People often use these terms interchangeably, but it's important to know that they have unique qualities and affect people's well-being in different ways. We're here to shed light...
The Power of Meal Support in Eating Disorder Recovery
Welcome to our blog post on the incredible power of meal support in eating disorder recovery! If you or a loved one are navigating the challenging journey of overcoming an eating disorder or disordered eating habits, meal support can play a vital role in the healing...
6 Steps to Differentiating Your ED Voice from You
As registered dietitians, we understand that those struggling with eating disorders and disordered eating often have an internal dialogue, known as the "eating disorder voice." This voice can be LOUD, persistent, and overwhelming, leading to harmful behaviors and...
Exploring Eating Disorders: ARFID Edition
Are you a picky eater? Or do you know someone who is super selective about what they eat? Well, what if we told you that there's an eating disorder that's more than just picky eating? That's right, we're talking about Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID)....
5 Ways Meditation Can Support Eating Disorder Recovery
Eating disorders and disordered eating are complex mental health conditions that can be incredibly challenging to overcome. They often involve a disconnection between the mind and the body, leading to a range of physical and emotional symptoms. Many people with eating...
Body Image: From Self-Doubt to Self-Love
As anti-diet dietitians, we believe that promoting a healthy body image is essential for overall well-being. Body image refers to the mental picture we have of our physical appearance, including how we perceive, feel, and think about our bodies. Positive,...
5 Things Body Image is Not
Have you ever struggled with how you feel about your body? It can be tough, especially when we're bombarded with images of "perfect" bodies all around us. But the good news is that with time and practice, we can learn to accept ourselves just the way we are. In...
What are the 3 Different Pillars of Self-compassion?
We've all heard that we need to be more kind toward ourselves and treat ourselves with more "self-compassion," but what does that actually mean? In today’s blog post, we’re going to be breaking down the three elements of self-compassion. Buddhist psychology...
5 Ways to Practice Self-compassion
Love is in the air this Valentine's Day and my guess is that you’re showing a little extra love to the people you care about. However, we’re here to let you know that Valentine’s Day shouldn’t just be about showing others love… Valentine's Day is the perfect day to...