Category: Diet Reccovery
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Does Dieting Make You a Better Person Morally?
This question may sound strange. But think about it. Seriously. Does dieting make you a better person? Are you morally superior if you’re pursuing weight loss? The sad truth is our society’s been brainwashed to believe we’re morally superior if we’re dieting Don’t believe me? Consider this. Picture what thoughts run through your head when…
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Exactly Why You Need to Beware of Diet Culture
If you’ve been around the diet recovery, body positive, HAES, or ED recovery world, you’ve probably heard of diet culture. But what is it? And why is it so important to beware of? What IS diet culture? The first time I heard the term diet culture, I was listening to a podcast hosted by Christy…
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Overweight And Recovering From Disordered Eating? Read This Now!
I’m in recovery from disordered eating. For decades of my life I focused most of my time, energy, and money towards shrinking my body. Yet here I am…. what I feared and attempted to avoid for decades of my life. “Overweight.” At the same time, I’m in recovery. Something I’ve fought for relentlessly. My body…
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The Dangers When Your Children Watch You Diet
Sure, maybe you don’t think dieting or disordered eating has anything to do with your children. You may think they don’t even notice. Or you’re setting a good example. Teaching them how to be “healthy” or “disciplined. Whatever your rationalization, it’s time to get radically honest with yourself. And to look at the dangerous messages…
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7 Reasons You Need to Stop Shrinking Now
Sadly, what I’m about to type is counter cultural. It goes against every message our culture blasts. But I’m saying it anyway. This is for all of the women and men out there trying to lose weight. For every person fighting the urge to nourish themselves. Ignoring their hunger pains, working out past exhaustion, and…
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Beat Down from Disordered Eating? Read this now!
Are you exhausted from battling disordered eating? Maybe you’ve spent your entire life trying to lose those “last five pounds.” Or your weight has gone dramatically up and down as you’ve weight cycled. Maybe your weight is stable, but you still struggle with disordered eating. In fact- what you weigh actually shows nothing about your eating.…
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What is a Weight Neutral Coach and Who Needs One?
A decade ago, I’d never even heard of a Weight Neutral Coach. Today- I am one! But when someone asks what I do, my answer is often met with a confused look. What exactly IS a Weight Neutral Coach? And who needs one? If you’re curious, keep reading. Before explaining what a weight neutral coach…
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Here’s What You Need To Know About Setting A Target Weight
First of all DON’T. Yes, you read that right. I’m telling you bluntly: setting a target weight is NOT a good idea. Whether you’re stuck in the diet binge cycle, have yo-you dieted your entire life, or are recovering from a clinical eating disorder, my opinion on this is the same. OK, hear me out.…
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Diet-Recovery Tip: Stop Labeling Foods Good or Bad Now!
Possibly the best diet-recovery tip I can give you is to stop labeling food as “good” or “bad”. Though a common habit among dieters and people struggling with disordered eating, this type of thinking can derail your recovery. Maybe you’ve heard of “all or nothing” or “black and white” thinking? Psychologists’ fancy title for these…