Diana Douglas

Author: Diana Douglas

Your Relationship with Food and Exercise While Managing an Eating Disorder

Managing an eating disorder often involves complicated emotions about food and exercise. For some, exercise can become a form of control or punishment, while food may feel overwhelming or restrictive. Rebuilding a balanced, healthy relationship with both is a critical part of the recovery process and essential for mental and physical well-being. Understanding the Connection

The Importance of Mindful Language About Food Around Children and Others

The way we talk about food has a powerful impact on how children and those around us perceive eating, health, and body image. Words shape beliefs, and when we use language that promotes positivity and balance, we create a healthier relationship with food for ourselves and others. Being mindful of how we discuss food can

How Doctor’s Comments on Weight Affect their Patients

Individuals with eating disorders are significantly more likely to struggle with substance use, making integrated, compassionate treatment essential for lasting recovery.

Body Image and the Lasting Impact of Our Words

The words we say to others, especially about their bodies, can have a profound and lasting impact. Comments, whether intentional or offhand, shape how people see themselves, sometimes affecting body image and self-esteem for years to come. The Connection Between Words and Body Image Body image is the perception someone has of their physical self

What Does Society Tells Us About Our Bodies?

Body Image struggles look different inside and out From young to old From male to female.  Body Image isn’t always about “wanting the smaller body” Body image comes in many voices.  We want to love our body but the world says to change it. We want to play a sport but people say you have

What is the Role of Nutrition and Maintaining a Healthy Relationship?

Good nutrition is essential for fostering and maintaining healthy relationships. The impact of proper nutrition on energy levels and mood directly affects you and your partner, setting the stage for positive interactions and emotional well-being. Recognizing that you and your partner may have different nutrition routines and preferences, it becomes crucial to actively support and

Maintaining All Parts of the Body

We often draw parallels between the maintenance of our physical health and that of our mental well-being. Just as a car requires regular maintenance to function at its best, our bodies and minds require proper care and attention to function optimally. When it comes to our mental health, neglecting it can have a ripple effect

Cravings, Loss of Control, & Dietary Restraint

Cravings, Loss of Control, and Dietary Restraint In recent years, I have encountered a subgroup of individuals in my eating disorder practice who have binge eating disorder and struggle with the traditional “all foods fit” model. They have relentless food cravings that lead to loss of control with certain highly palatable foods. For many, this

What is Intuitive Eating?

Join Dani Roberts, RDN, LD/N, CEDS and Diana Douglas, our Dietetic Technician, as they do a Q&A about what intuitive eating looks like for individuals and individuals with an Eating Disorder. A lot of individuals think they know what IE (intuitive eating) is but may have been steered in the wrong direction. Here are some

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