In a diet-obsessed, “wellness-infused” world, there are nuances of language that cause harm to patients in eating disorder recovery. The list is long, but here are some of the highlights. …
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The Return to Sports After Eating Disorder Treatment
It is often heartbreaking when a medical doctor deems it “unsafe” for someone with an
Athletes and Eating Disorder Recovery
By Carly Reid, former UCLA Swimmer and Eating Disorder Advocate.
It isn’t a surprise that athletes have extremely competitive tendencies. We will go the extra mile, hour, or training session …
Lets Ban the Word “Fattening”
FATTENING. I hate this word. It is often used to express fear about the perceived power that a food is thought to have on one’s weight and shape.
“This is SO …
The Rise of Eating Disorders During a Global Pandemic: How to Develop Nourishing Nutritional Habits
Many people are reporting the following nutritional challenges during this pandemic:
- Food insecurity
- Social isolation (no one to help with meals)
- Chronic stress
- Increased/Decreased appetite
- Unstructured eating
- Missed meals
- Late
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