How To Cope With Food Guilt
Guilt and shame are common emotions for someone who is struggling with an eating disorder. Guilt and shame can be described as ‘sibling emotions”, but they do have some distinct differences.
How to Make the Most of Therapy
Most clients enter therapy with clear goals in mind—whether it’s to feel better, stop unwanted behaviors, or worry less. Sometimes, once you start talking, you might find that it’s hard to stop as old hurts and memories flood in.
Breaking Free From All or Nothing Thinking
Do you ever feel like establishing a balanced relationship with food is a bit tricky when your eating plan isn’t picture-perfect? Do your thoughts about food cast a shadow on your overall approach to eating?
Non-Weight Related Benefits of Regular Exercise
Exercise brings so much more to the table than just weight loss. While social media influencers often spotlight workouts aimed at changing appearance, the real magic of exercise lies in its wide-ranging benefits…
What are the Principles of Intuitive Eating?
Intuitive eating has gained significant traction in recent years. If you’re unfamiliar, intuitive eating is all about tuning into what your body tells you—recognizing when you’re hungry, satisfied, or full—to guide how you eat.
Dispelling Common Myths About Intuitive Eating
Intuitive eating has become increasingly popular in recent years, yet despite abundant media coverage, misconceptions persist. If you’re looking for a quick refresher, intuitive eating is a simple…
Body-Positive Spring Break: Embrace Confidence, Forget Judgment
Spring break is just around the corner, and for many students, it’s a time of pure excitement! No assignments, no studying—just a week of freedom. But for those dealing with disordered eating, it can be a different story.
Break Free from Diet Culture
Excited to start your intuitive eating journey? Fantastic! Before you dive in, there’s a crucial step to take – say goodbye to the diet mentality and diet culture! If you’re constantly searching for the next best diet…
Nurturing a Positive Body Image Through Coping Skills
Struggling with body image is something we all experience from time to time, and it’s completely normal. The weight of those thoughts and judgments can feel heavy, and it’s important to acknowledge these moments…
Shedding Light on Overlooked Eating Disorder Populations
Eating disorders affect individuals across diverse demographics—age, size, gender, ethnicity, and race. While often linked to white females, this stereotype overlooks the experiences of men and people of color.
