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Overeating vs. Binge Eating: What’s the Difference?

Overeating and binge eating disorder are both marked by eating past fullness, but they’re not the same thing. Find out what makes them different.

Updated on October 8, 2020September 9, 2020anorexia anti-diet binge eating bulimia dieting eating disorder exercise Health At Every Size (HAES) intuitive eating orthorexia recovery

How to Do Intuitive Eating When You Don’t Feel Hunger

You can still do intuitive eating even if you don’t feel typical hunger cues! Here are some tips on how to eat intuitively even if you don’t feel hunger.

Binge eating disorder signs and symptoms

Updated on October 8, 2020July 20, 2020anti-diet binge eating body image dieting eating disorder recovery

What is Binge Eating Disorder?

Below is the video transcript: Today I want to talk a little bit about binge eating disorder. Maybe you have heard of it, maybe you haven’t, or maybe you have and you’ve wondered if you have it. Hopefully today I will answer your question if that’s you. So real quick, this probably will surprise you, …

Updated on October 12, 2020May 20, 2020anorexia anti-diet binge eating bulimia eating disorder Health At Every Size (HAES) intuitive eating orthorexia recovery

5 Myths about Intuitive Eating

Intuitive eating is sometimes misunderstood, so let’s correct some of the common myths regarding intuitive eating.

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, 2020April 9, 2020anorexia anti-diet binge eating body image bulimia dieting eating disorder Health At Every Size (HAES) orthorexia recovery

The Effects of Dieting on Your Body and Mind

Dieting is not a harmless endeavor. It impacts our physical and mental health in many ways that we’re not typically aware of. Here are just some of the harmful side effects of dieting.

Updated on October 12, 2020March 25, 2020anorexia anti-diet anxiety binge eating bulimia eating disorder exercise Health At Every Size (HAES) recovery

Why Can’t I Stop Bingeing?!

If you’re stuck in a cycle of binge eating and promising yourself you’ll do better… only to end up binge eating again, find out what’s keeping that cycle going.

Updated on October 12, 2020March 2, 2020anorexia binge eating bulimia eating disorder exercise recovery

No Pain, No Gain (Not)

Exercise does not have to be miserable. If it is… it’s time to rethink movement and challenge toxic fitness culture mentality.

Updated on October 12, 2020November 1, 2018anorexia binge eating bulimia eating disorder recovery

When Your Doctor Doesn’t Understand Eating Disorders

I’m currently 5 months pregnant and have had some frustrating experiences with the midwives I see, even though I told them from the first appointment that I have a history of an eating disorder. But they are hyper-focused on food and have suggested fad diets. The last midwife I saw asked me to walk her …

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 …