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Confessions of a Body Positivity Dissenter
I am far from perfect in my own body neutrality. Some days I still wish I could hide under a baggy sweatshirt, or I find myself wondering what the scale would say, and on those days, I attempt to engage in two cognitions: Recovery is not linear, and poor body image days are human. Body […]
Sugar Free Italian Ricotta Cookie Recipe
Happy Holidays to all! Wishing you a lovely day with loved ones. To those who might be having a tough time for whatever reason, sending you a cyber hug, you are not alone. A couple of Christmases ago I had some drama and it was definitely not a jolly time in my world. I understand […]
Does Every Woman Have an Eating Disorder?: Physical Activity in Recovery
Recently, a reader contacted me to weigh in on physical activity among those with compulsive exercising and/or disordered-eating tendencies. I figured my thoughts might be useful to others: 1) Usually, if someone can’t do something without it becoming obsessive/addictive, it’s time to stop it for a while and regroup. 2) Those in recovery who begin or […]
Recovery Stories: Connection and Advocacy [Podcast]
This weeks podcast is a conversation with Aimee Becker on recovery, connection, and advocacy Aimee Becker is the Chief Operating Officer of the Gaudiani Clinic. She spent 10 years dedicating herself to developing the infrastructure for Monte Nido & Affiliates. Inspired to join the field through her own recovery, Aimee joined Carolyn Costin when Monte Nido […]
STOP HATING YOUR BODY – asexual-not-a-sexual: Here is a brief guide to…
StopHatingYourBody a place of encouragement, a place to discuss body image, insecurities, self-esteem, and everything under the umbrella of fighting self-hate and finding self-love. We aspire to hold space for groups that are under/misrepresented in media, to uplift the narratives and give attention to body positive folx, women,LGBTQIA+, people of color, people of different sizes, […]
Childhood Obesity Awareness Month | Childhood Obesity News
Without bringing up a single political point, it is still obvious that America thinks about childhood obesity a lot less than we used to when Michelle Obama was on the case. This seems like an appropriate time to mention a few current happenings that are intriguing, though difficult to categorize. Some ideas that appeared a […]
Is Day Treatment Right for Your Child? A Guide to Choosing Effective Eating Disorder Care
As a parent, you want nothing but the best for your child. So when it comes to finding the right program to treat their eating disorder, it’s important to pick one fully equipped with the specialized knowledge and tools necessary to meet their unique needs. Many eating disorder programs offered today began with treating adults […]
Understanding Emotional Eating through a Spiritual Lens
We live in a fast-paced world and many of us turn to food and overeating as a source of comfort during times of stress, sadness, or even boredom and loneliness. Emotional eating is a common experience and can have profound effects on both our physical and emotional well-being. However, when we delve deeper, we find […]
Malnutrition is a serious medical condition. Talk therapy isn’t always sufficient
People are still dying from eating disorders. This means that people are dying of malnutrition. Yes, in the West, in our world of abundant food, people are dying of malnutrition. And they are doing so right under their doctors, dietician, and therapist’s noses. There are so many ways in which the eating disorder treatment field […]
'I'm a dementia expert – two diets can really stop Alzheimer's disease in its tracks' – The Mirror
‘I’m a dementia expert – two diets can really stop Alzheimer’s disease in its tracks’ The Mirror Source link
What Are “Recovery Bangs” in an Eating Disorder?
Fragile, dry hair, weakened, brittle fingernails, and dull, dry skin are signs of general malnutrition, particularly when calories, protein, and zinc are low. No surprise, then, that hair loss (and bad fingernails and skin) is common in anorexia nervosa. I reassure patients that they are not going to lose all their hair because this is […]
Is Grazing a Problem in Binge Eating Recovery?
In this post, I’ll share some insights surrounding the topic of grazing in binge eating recovery, with the hope that it helps you understand grazing behavior better and any connection it may have to your binge eating. Grazing isn’t an inherently harmful behavior—it can be a way of eating that works for certain people in […]