Eating Disorder

Summer Body Truths

It’s spring. The sun is shining. The birds are chirping. The snow is melting again. For some, spring is a sign of warmer weather, new life, and exciting summer activities to come filled with picnics, barbeques, festivals, and summer parties. For many, it includes long days spent outside at the lake, on the beach, at [...]

What if it’s Thanksgiving and I don’t feel thankful?!

History tells us that Thanksgiving was created as a day to celebrate and express gratitude for the bounty of the earth, for neighbors, for abundance. Over time, as families and communities develop their own traditions, it appears to have grown to become a day to celebrate good food and good relationships amidst sharing laughs and [...]

What Caused My Eating Disorder?

As a clinician who works with eating disorders, I cannot tell you how many times I have heard the same question posed over and over again by clients and their loved ones: “Kristin, what caused this eating disorder?” There is normally a sense of desperation in this question hoping that I will somehow have the [...]

#NEDAwareness Day 5

Let’s get real - eating disorders can affect anyone, anywhere. This National Eating Disorders Awareness Week (#NEDAwareness), we’re changing the conversation around food, body image, and eating disorders! Join us at nedawareness.org DAY 5: Note: There are many people with disordered eating that do not fit into one of these categories and may be diagnosed [...]

2020-10-09T15:42:37-05:00Specialties: Eating Disorder, News|

#NEDAwareness Day 4

Let’s get real - eating disorders can affect anyone, anywhere. This National Eating Disorders Awareness Week (#NEDAwareness), we’re changing the conversation around food, body image, and eating disorders! Join us at nedawareness.org DAY 4: Types of Eating Disorders: Binge eating disorder What is it? Binge eating disorder is characterized by episodes of binge eating in [...]

2020-10-09T15:42:41-05:00Specialties: Eating Disorder|

#NEDAwareness Day 3

Let’s get real - eating disorders can affect anyone, anywhere. This National Eating Disorders Awareness Week (#NEDAwareness), we’re changing the conversation around food, body image, and eating disorders! Join us at nedawareness.org DAY 3: Types of Eating Disorders: Bulimia Nervosa What is it? Bulimia is characterized by the use of behaviors such as purging (self-induced vomiting), [...]

2020-10-09T15:42:30-05:00Specialties: Eating Disorder|

#NEDAwareness Day 2

Let’s get real - eating disorders can affect anyone, anywhere. This National Eating Disorders Awareness Week (#NEDAwareness), we’re changing the conversation around food, body image, and eating disorders! Join us at nedawareness.org DAY 2: Types of Eating Disorders: Anorexia Nervosa What is it? Individuals struggling with anorexia often dislike or feel uncomfortable with their bodies and [...]

2020-10-09T15:42:26-05:00Specialties: Eating Disorder|

#NEDAwareness Day 1

Let’s get real - eating disorders can affect anyone, anywhere. This National Eating Disorders Awareness Week (#NEDAwareness), we’re changing the conversation around food, body image, and eating disorders! Join us at nedawareness.org DAY 1: Eating Disorder Educational & Health Facts Facts: •       In the United States, 20 million women and 10 million men suffer from [...]

2020-10-09T15:42:22-05:00Specialties: Eating Disorder|

Navigating the Holidays With an Eating Disorder

Written by Angela Staples, MS, RDN, LD The first snowfall is here and the holidays are fast approaching. While this is an exciting time for many, it can be difficult for those struggling with an eating disorder. Holidays are filled with family, food and traditions. Try to stay ahead of the curve and plan for [...]

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