Eating disorder recovery is often described as a process rooted in challenging thoughts and changing behaviors. Clients might do this by eating the meal even when the eating disorder tells you not to. Challenging the negative body image thoughts. Sitting with the...
I’m a dietitian and former college rower, and I know firsthand that transitioning out of serious athletics is a huge life shift that also impacts your relationship with food. When you’re a serious athlete, food isn’t just food. It’s fuel. It’s part of your training...
If your digestive system could talk, it would probably ask for three things during eating disorder recovery: consistency, enough fuel, and a whole lot of patience. Most people know that when we eat, our body breaks food down and uses it for energy and nourishment....
If you’re training consistently but feel more exhausted than you think you should, you’re not alone. Maybe your workouts feel harder than they used to, your recovery takes longer, or your performance has stalled despite doing “all the right things.” For some athletes,...
The end of the year is often framed as joyful, cozy, and full of connection. But if you’re in eating disorder recovery over the holidays or working on your relationship with food, this time of year can feel complicated, overwhelming, or exhausting. Increased...
