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Metaphors Of Eating Disorders

Metaphors Of Eating Disorders: Eating In The Light Of The Moon

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Eating in the Light of the Moon, by Dr. Anita Johnston, is a book that speaks to one’s relationship with food, particularly naming what may feel true about food, eating, and weight for those who identify as women. Dr. Johnston offers wisdom here that may apply to those who experience disordered eating, as well as to anyone who has wondered about the concepts of true nourishment or food as a metaphor.

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Body Image

Body Image Issues: How to Love Your Self

Body Image, Love Your Self, Recovery Skills, Self-Image, True Self, Uncategorized / By

Love Your Self – it might seem like a great concept, but how can you put it into practice, when you struggle with body image issues? You might think, “I will love myself when ___.” Fill in the blank: I lose xx pounds, my thighs don’t jiggle, I have flat abs, my arms are toned, I can fit into my skinny jeans… When I sculpt/mold/change my body into… what?

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Eating Disorder Recovery: Shoulding on Yourself or Others

Eating Disorder Recovery: Shoulding on Yourself or Others

Eating Disorder, Express Your Self, Mindfulness, Perfectionism, Recovery Skills / By

What happens for you when I tell you this: You should lose weight. You should gain weight. You should eat more green vegetables and less carbs. You should exercise more. In other words… You are not OK as you are. How does that feel? As a therapist, I don’t believe that clients should be different than they are – I look at the deeper wisdom in the eating disorder…

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Fitness Modeling and Eating Disorders

Fitness Modeling and Eating Disorders

Athletes, Body Image, Diet, Eating Disorder, Intuitive Exercise, Love Your Self, Nutrition, Uncategorized, Weight Loss / By

There are many things about the world of fitness modeling that makes an eating disorders therapist cringe. Most notably, there’s the very strict dieting, and also the large amount of time spent on intensive workouts at the gym. Less obvious – but extremely concerning – are the body image issues that arise from quests for physical perfection…

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Nutrition Counseling

Eating Disorders Dietitian & Nutrition Counseling

Eating Disorder, Intuitive Eating, Nutrition, Uncategorized / By

What can you expect when you work with a dietitian? I’ve found that many of clients have either had bad experiences with dietitians or are confused at the role a dietitian can play in their recovery. First of all, I’m not going to change everything you are currently eating! I focus on taking the judgment out of what you eat…

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Eating Disorders Therapy: How Is It Like Doing Laundry?

Eating Disorders Therapy: How Is It Like Doing Laundry?

Anorexia, Binge Eating, Bulimia, Eating Disorder, Food Addiction / By

Eating disorders therapy can be very beneficial, and in fact necessary – and yet, eating disorders therapy can also seem like a lot of work, so it might be tempting to let issues pile up until they absolutely have to be dealt with. And then, by facing these issues a little bit at a time with lots of guidance and support, the work in eating disorders therapy isn’t so hard. The outcome of fresh perspectives and a sense of freedom from past pain is worth it! Isn’t eating disorders therapy a little bit like doing laundry?

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