Often, when you begin on the journey to Eating Disorder recovery or recovery from disordered eating, your therapist will recommend you to see an RD (Registered Dietitian). An RD is likely the last person you want to add to your treatment team. First of all, it may seem the RD wants control over your food,
I went to college like many of us. Focused on freedom, the opportunity to make new friends, join a sorority, and of course… have a good time. You may wonder… Where were my priorities exactly? Like many college freshmen, it was on the curated Instagram pictures, the potential of being featured on my sorority’s highlight
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
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
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, 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
In a previous blog post, I wrote about common gastrointestinal symptoms that may occur as a result of long-term disordered eating behaviors. Oftentimes, however, I have clients that have been suffering from GI symptoms as far back as they can remember, predating their eating disorder. We explore how their chronic GI symptoms may have played
As a registered dietitian specializing in both eating disorders and gastrointestinal health, I understand the physical and psychological challenges my clients endure when changing their eating behaviors from restrictive to more inclusive. Quite often after a long-term period of food restriction, or starvation, the process of starting to eat more again can be accompanied by
Who doesn’t love a great mocktail? During the holidays if you are sober or alcohol just isn’t your thing here is a super easy and fun alternative. Check out my favorite mocktail and if you make it let us know what you think! View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sinnergy Wellness Group
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