I know, another blog. But whether you’re seeking insights to improve your relationship with food and your body or inspirational anecdotes about eating disorder recovery, I think you’ll find what you’re looking for here.
How I Stopped Caring About Being the Thinnest Person in the Room
Decoupling my self-worth from my size while also trying to build body acceptance and confidence was a long, arduous process, and it all began with one very tangled question.
How to Know You’re Fully Recovered From an Eating Disorder
Many people take the courageous step to enter eating disorder recovery but pull themselves out too soon, leaving them in a quasi-recovered state. Sticking with or re-entering ED treatment can seem grueling, but I can attest it is so very worth it.
How to Navigate Exercise During Eating Disorder Recovery
In a world where so many have fallen victim to diet culture, eating disorders, and disordered eating, exercise has transformed from a means of caring for our bodies to a means of manipulating and mistreating them. The good news? Re-establishing a healthy relationship with exercise is not only possible, but it’s also one of the most healing aspects of recovery.
How I Learned to Shamelessly Eat Ice Cream Again
Ice cream was one of my most beloved foods as a child, but diet culture and a battle with an eating disorder completely changed my perspective of it. The good news? I was able to unlearn the toxic beliefs I developed about ice cream and safely and joyfully welcome it back into my life again. Here’s how…
The Uncanny Similarities Between Eating Disorder Recovery and Making Bread
The eating disorder recovery process can feel daunting and even hopeless at times. Comparing it to other facets of life you've overcome can be a helpful mindset shift.
Five Reasons I’m Grateful I Had an Eating Disorder
Having an eating disorder is a miserable existence. But it (and my commitment to recovery) completely transformed how I view myself and the world. That’s because true healing isn’t just about recovering from something; it’s about recovering to so much more.
Who I Was With Bulimia
Sharing some of my darkest moments of struggling with bulimia nervosa from age 12 to 26.
What to Do If Someone Comments on Your Body Over the Holidays
The holidays can be a particularly difficult time if you’re struggling with an eating disorder. Here are some ways to respond when someone makes an unsolicited comment about your (or someone else’s) body or food choices over the holidays.
How I Conquered My Phobia of Weight Gain When I Stopped Restricting My Food
The fear of weight gain is often the most difficult challenge to face and overcome when you’re recovering from an eating disorder or a long history of dieting. In this post, I share 11 practices I leaned on to help me conquer that fear in hopes they can help you do the same.
To Eat or Not to Eat Your Leftover Halloween Candy
Four questions to ask yourself if you're feeling tempted by the presence of leftover Halloween candy.
How I Grew from Compulsive Exerciser to Intuitive Mover
After battling compulsive exercise disorder for nearly 20 years, I managed to find a sustainable, healthy relationship with exercise. Here's how.
Why Your Eating Struggles Are—and Are Not—About the Food
The onset of an eating disorder or disordered eating behaviors does not have one specific cause but is the byproduct of many risk factors working together. Overcoming your food and body struggles depends largely on how severe your disordered eating habits are and whether you have certain mental or physical health conditions that require attention.
Why I Teach My Clients There Are No Good Foods or Bad Foods
There are only healthy or unhealthy eating habits and beliefs
Seven Instagram Accounts to Follow for Better Body Image
How social media influencers helped me overcome my eating disorder and the role they play in my work as a recovery coach.
Is It Time to Stop Weighing Yourself?
The habit and obsession with weighing yourself is likely doing you little to no good. Perhaps it’s time to rethink your relationship with the scale.
Why Walking 10,000 Steps a Day Is a Bogus Benchmark
No one knows our bodies, our interests, our schedules, our constraints, or our desires like we do—and that includes wearable fitness devices.