Hey guys! So look, let’s be real, if you are working through disordered eating, there’s a potential for weight gain. I’m not saying it always happens, but if anyone tells you they can predict what will happen to your weight when you stop dieting, they are lying.
Read MoreIn a nutshell, amenorrhea refers to having no menstrual cycle. Primary amenorrhea means you never had one (typically by the age of 16), but secondary amenorrhea (which is usually what I am referring to) means you previously had a normal menstrual cycle but it has stopped. Most doctors will consider it an issue if you miss periods for 3-6 months consistently, depending on your previous history.
Read MoreDo you struggle with anxiety? I would say the majority of my clients do. While anxiety is an issue that obviously occurs independent of your food intake, it is exacerbated by dieting, disordered eating, and eating disorders.
Read MoreNo matter how much we discuss the idea of intuitive eating or letting go of rigid patterns, we still always come back to the same discussion: “but I still want to lose weight, just healthily.” Or “but I still hate my stomach, so we can still fix that, right?”
Read MoreGenerally, at any point where you feel out of control around food, or a compulsion to eat past the point of fullness, you may feel as if you have binged, regardless of the actual amount of food eaten.
Read MoreIf you’re serious about recovery and living a fuller life without your symptoms, I STRONGLY RECOMMEND working with professionals. That being said, here are some ways to start the process to let go of disordered eating patterns. These may not all pertain to you, and that’s okay!
Read MoreOdds are, you’ve heard of eating disorders (anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, to name the big ones) and you know they can be very serious. To be officially diagnosed with an eating disorder, you have to fit specific criteria, and many people I’ve met have some of the criteria but not enough to be diagnosed with an eating disorder. These people would be considered “disordered eaters.”
Read MoreIt’s really interesting being a woman in fitness. For the most part, if you are a dude looking to get in shape, you probably think about joining a gym, asking a friend who lifts for advice, and doing some cardio. Pretty simple.
Read MoreAs a dietitian, I often get asked, “what do you eat everyday?” or “what should I be eating?” or “I want to lose x pounds, tell me how to do that.” Everyone wants a super straightforward answer, and the truth is, it’s not that simple.
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