Eating disorders are one of the most misunderstood mental illnesses, and that lack of knowledge prevents many people from getting the care they need and deserve. For Eating Disorder Awareness Week, I’m busting four of the most common eating disorder myths that get in the way of people needing help.
Read More“You can’t practice intuitive eating in eating disorder recovery” is a common refrain in treatment. But is that actually true? In this post, I discuss the 10 principles of intuitive eating and how they can be incorporated in eating disorder recovery.
Read MoreTrapped in a pattern of restricting and binging? The dieting pendulum analogy will help you understand the restrict-binge cycle, and give you tools for how to break free.
Read MoreThere are so many misconceptions about eating disorders, within dietetics, and in the general population, and that’s created a world that’s really dangerous for those with eating disorders or at risk. It prevents people both from asking for help when they need it, and receiving adequate care when they do.
Read MoreLast week it was announced that Weight Watchers will be offering free memberships for teenagers age 13-17 starting this summer. I am horrified, so me and fellow non-diet dietitians and therapists are trying to wake up weight watchers and show them how much harm this will cause to teenagers, increasing the risk of both disordered eating and weight gain.
Read MoreThe final installment of this series on PCOS and Intuitive Eating will take a deeper look at why intuitive eating should be the backbone of treatment for PCOS, and why there is a higher risk of disordered eating in women who are diagnosed with PCOS.
Read MoreAre you a dietitian interested in bringing non-diet approaches to your practice? Here's 10 tips for how to become an intuitive eating dietitian.
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