by Christine Byrne, MPH, LD, RDN
As anti-diet eating disorder dietitians, we’re used to spotting signs of disordered eating in our clients. But that’s because we’ve taken countless courses on eating disorders and we spend our days supporting folks in recovery. On the contrary, most people aren’t...
by Christine Byrne, MPH, LD, RDN
Seeking professional help is crucial for eating disorder recovery. It’s also super overwhelming — and it can be intimidating! Choosing to work with an eating disorder dietitian means opening up to a total stranger and trusting that their guidance can help you....
by Christine Byrne, MPH, LD, RDN
As eating disorder dietitians, we love the Plate-by-Plate Approach® to meal planning. Created by dietitians Wendy Sterling and Casey Crosbie, it’s a visual approach to meals that doesn’t require the constant counting and measuring that other meal plans...
by Christine Byrne, MPH, LD, RDN
Being a parent of a child or teenager who struggles with an eating disorder can be scary, and then some. Family-Based Treatment (FBT) can provide structure and support for the recovery process. Because eating disorders are so complex and consuming, it might even feel...
by Christine Byrne, MPH, LD, RDN
Months ago, I got an interesting email from a newsletter reader (subscribe here!) about how to deal with friends who think about food and body differently than you do, and I thought it was worth exploring. Here’s what the original email said (edited for brevity and...