In the area of health and fitness, exercise is celebrated for its numerous benefits, from boosting mood to enhancing physical health. However, when exercise becomes a way to “compensate” for eating, it can indicate a deeper issue. This behavior, known as compensatory exercise, can have negative effects both physically and mentally. Let’s explore what compensatory
In today’s wellness-obsessed culture, it’s common to hear foods labeled as either “good” or “bad.” This binary thinking is deeply ingrained in diet culture, where certain foods are praised for their health benefits while others are demonized for their perceived negative effects. However, this moralization of food is misleading and can lead to unhealthy relationships
Metabolism is a buzzword in today’s health and fitness culture, often surrounded by myths and misconceptions. Many people believe that achieving the ‘perfect metabolism’ hinges on eating the ‘perfect food’ or following the ‘perfect diet.’ However, the reality of metabolism is far more nuanced. Let’s dive into the facts and dispel some common myths about
Why Waiting Prolongs Symptoms Eating disorders (ED) are complex mental health conditions that can have serious consequences if left untreated. The stigma and misconceptions surrounding ED behaviors often lead individuals to delay seeking help, which can exacerbate the symptoms and make recovery more challenging. It’s crucial to understand that getting timely help for ED behaviors
In our image-conscious society, dieting has become a pervasive practice, often viewed as a means to achieve the coveted ideal of thinness. Whether through trendy diets, weight loss supplements, or rigorous exercise regimens, the quest for a slimmer physique is a common pursuit. However, beneath the surface lies a darker reality: the potential for dieting
The battle with body image is a quiet storm many weather in isolation. With societal pressures heavily weighing on the scales of self-perception, an increasing number of individuals find themselves caught in the grips of eating disorders, often accompanied by body checking behaviors. This blog post aims to shed light on the complex relationship between
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,
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
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
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