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Exercise Series, Part 2: The Role of Exercise in Eating Disorder Recovery

Is it a good idea to exercise while trying to recover from an eating disorder? Here are some things to consider!

Updated on February 1, 2021July 29, 2020anorexia anti-diet binge eating body image bulimia dieting eating disorder exercise Health At Every Size (HAES) intuitive eating orthorexia recovery

Exercise Series, Part 1: Is Your Relationship with Exercise Toxic?

Find if your relationship with exercise is healthy. Toxic fitness is a newer cultural phenomena that is obsessed with exercise and being fit. Know the signs to look for, because it’s dangerous for our physical and emotional health.

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Updated on October 8, 2020July 6, 2020anorexia binge eating body image bulimia eating disorder exercise orthorexia recovery

Quasi-Recovery

Sometimes we get stuck in partial eating disorder recovery, or quasi-recovery, and wonder if that’s the best we can do. Check out this info on quasi-recovery and tips for pushing through to full recovery!

Updated on June 24, 2020June 24, 2020anti-diet body image eating disorder Health At Every Size (HAES) recovery

Is BMI Useful?

Is body mass index (BMI) accurate and is it useful in determining our body fat? Does BMI really matter for our health? In this video and article, I answer those questions. You might be surprised be the answers!

Updated on February 1, 2021June 9, 2020anorexia binge eating bulimia eating disorder exercise orthorexia recovery

Is Full Eating Disorder Recovery Possible?

It’s normal to wonder if full eating disorder recovery is possible. Recovery feels so hard and takes so long, but it is possible.

Updated on October 12, 2020June 4, 2020anorexia binge eating bulimia eating disorder exercise orthorexia recovery

Eating Disorder Treatment

Get information about each level of care for eating disorder treatment to decide which one is right for you or your loved one. Get eating disorder help today.

Updated on May 27, 2020May 27, 2020anti-diet body image dieting eating disorder Health At Every Size (HAES)

Is Noom a Diet? An Inside Look into Noom

By now, you’ve probably seen an ad for Noom because they seem to be everywhere. They’re intriguing to many because they claim to be different than other weight-loss programs, largely in part due to having “psychology” element and also for not involving dieting. When I saw they were offering a free trial, I decided to …

Updated on October 12, 2020April 23, 2020anorexia anti-diet anxiety binge eating body image bulimia eating disorder orthorexia recovery

#ScrewYourBeautyStandards

I used to be mad at myself for not being good enough. Then I realized our culture’s definition of beauty is narrow and oppressive to women, and I turned that anger to where it should be placed.

Updated on October 12, 2020September 13, 2018anorexia anxiety binge eating body image bulimia dealing with emotions depression eating disorder negative thinking panic attacks perfectionism recovery resiliency

A Potential Flaw in Positive Thinking Psychology

There’s a lot of talk these days about positive thinking and how important it is to change your thinking to improve your health and happiness. And while I won’t argue that our mindset affects our feelings and behavior (because I believe it absolutely does), I am concerned that we can put too much emphasis on …

Updated on October 12, 2020August 7, 2018anorexia binge eating bulimia eating disorder perfectionism recovery

When Recovery Is One More Way to Beat Yourself Up

Most people with eating disorders struggle with perfectionism… and that certainly includes how they approach the recovery process. Is that you? Do you hold perfectionist standards for what recovery should look like and how long it should last? These standards are based less on the reality of recovery and more on the unhealthy expectations of …