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 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 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!
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