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What is set point theory? In the world of health and wellness, you may have heard the term “set point” thrown around. So, let’s get into what it really is! Set point theory states that every individual as an ideal weight range that their body is comfortable at and wants to stay at. Think of…
The holidays, although meant to be a joyous and exciting season, can be extremely challenging for individuals with an eating disorder. A lot of the season, especially Thanksgiving and Christmas, are food-centric and can be overwhelming. Whether you are healing from an eating disorder or helping a loved one on their recovery, here are some…
What is Bulimia Nervosa? Eating disorders do not discriminate based on age, gender, body size, ethnicity, socioeconomic status. It is not uncommon that an eating disorder may exist for years before an individual may recognize it’s impact on their life. Bulimia Nervosa has been shown to impact millions of people – estimates show a lifetime…
When a child is diagnosed with an eating disorder, there can be so many emotions, fears and questions that come along with it. An eating disorder is not like other types of illness that can be treated with medicine; there is no immediate fix. The solution takes time, education, perseverance, support, and patience. As a…
Body positive affirmations are great but sometimes ones about your body like “I love my body” are difficult… and frankly, just don’t help. Are affirmations the best way to start out the day? Before we dig into the science of affirmations I have to share what comes to my mind whenever I think of affirmations….
Whether you are struggling with anxiety in general or increased anxiety around food, understanding the connection can help you practice skills to reduce your anxiety and ensure that you are getting the nutrition that you need to thrive.
Eating disorders are not always black and white. It’s not always clear whether or not someone has crossed the threshold to a diagnosable eating disorder or if they are “just dieting” and watching what they eat; both of which are harmful. Part of this ambiguity is because society has made it normalized to engage in…
Your body has a built-in fuel gauge so to speak. Everyone has this hunger and fullness scale when they are born. Think of a toddler, somedays they just pick at their food and other days they eat so much you wonder where it all goes. Those days they are likely going through a growth spurt,…
The idea of strong willpower as a key to overcoming the binge-purge cycle is a lie. So many times I’ve heard, “If I just had more self-control I could stop binging” or “I was following my diet but I don’t have enough will power to stick to it and then can’t control my self around…
I’m super excited to share with you this Body-Positive Parenting Resource Guide! This guide is for those parents wanting to more information about raising a child in today’s world that includes a Weight Watchers app for kids (insert eye roll here). There are a few reasons why I wanted to create this Body-Positive Parenting Guide….