Eating Disorders

Recovery from an eating disorder is not a straight line, it’s a journey filled with challenges, breakthroughs, and moments of growth. Whether you’re just beginning the process or have been walking this path for some time, it’s normal to feel overwhelmed by the changes recovery brings. The good news is, you don’t have to navigate […]

Myths about eating disorders are common.  Some faulty beliefs about eating disorders are harmful because they can:  Common misconceptions about eating disorders can amplify the eating disorder as well as limit access to appropriate healthcare during recovery.   Let’s explore some of the most common myths about eating disorders, the facts behind these myths, and what

Anorexia hair is used to describe hair loss in anorexia, the growth of fine hairs all over the body in anorexia or both.   A common warning sign of anorexia includes changes in the hair.  Hair changes in eating disorders include:  Hair changes in anorexia are linked to calorie, vitamin, and mineral deficiency.   This article will

This article was written by dietetic intern Dayle Rumley and Reviewed by Shena Jaramillo, RD Are you taking diet pills and concerned about addiction? Weight loss pill addiction is very common. Diet pills are abundant and come in many different forms, each having a slightly different mode of action and side effects.  Diet pills are

In eating disorder recovery, motivation to keep on the seemingly endless path can be tough! Reasons to recover from an eating disorder can seem slim compared to the benefits of keeping the eating disorder alive. The road to ed recovery is rocky with lots of twists, turns, and mountains standing in your way. Sometimes it can

Have you heard about overshoot weight when recovering from an eating disorder and wondering what that really means?  Overshoot weight is eating disorder weight targets above the “minimum” threshold of weight expectations. Overshoot is also the weight gain above set target weights that can occur naturally in eating disorder recovery. Overshoot implies that:  This can feel

While reaching a stable place with food and body image is a major accomplishment, recovery doesn’t end there, it’s an ongoing journey. Preventing an eating disorder relapse is a crucial part of long-term recovery. Relapse can be triggered by stress, life changes, diet culture messages, or unresolved emotions. By learning to recognize early warning signs

It can feel impossible to get your hunger cues back after an eating disorder. You might be getting frustrated by the fact that despite giving it your all in weight restoration you’re: To top it off, your eating disorder voice is likely still causing you to experience extreme guilt after eating. This article will help

Extreme hunger in eating disorder recovery can feel confusing, frightening, and even “wrong,” but it’s actually a normal and important part of the healing process. Many in recovery worry that extreme hunger means they’re “out of control” or will never stop eating or gaining weight . in reality, it’s your body’s way of catching up

If you’re loved on is skipping meals, losing weight, or seems to be obsessed with exercise, these might be the warning signs of an eating disorder. Warning signs of an eating disorder include:  No one behavior screams “This is an eating disorder.”  Eating disorders will include numerous symptoms of concern around food, exercise and body