When I (Ashley) first started my journey towards eating disorder recovery, I recall one simple phrase that I thought to myself over and over again: “What the hell do I eat now?” Having followed various food rules for so long, I was at a point where my brain felt inundated with contradictory, confusing nutrition information. Not only that, but I was just dipping my toes into intuitive eating, a … [Read more...] about Recipes for Eating Disorder Recovery, Fall is Here!
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What is ‘Normal’ Eating? Is it Intuitive?
Dieting can easily obstruct our internal cues, and interfere with our ability to eat "normally." But what does "normal" eating even mean? Is there a "perfect" way to eat? How does "normal" eating fit in with intuitive eating? … [Read more...] about What is ‘Normal’ Eating? Is it Intuitive?
Gentle Nutrition: End Dieting, Find Satisfaction with Intuitive Eating
Satisfaction is a key part of "gentle nutrition," which is why it's the very last principle of intuitive eating! It takes time and lots of patience to unlearn years of dieting and to fully embrace and respect your body. There are many ways that diving into nutrition too early can derail your intuitive eating journey. Fears of weight gain, and worries about eating in an “unhealthy” … [Read more...] about Gentle Nutrition: End Dieting, Find Satisfaction with Intuitive Eating
Kids and Body Shame: Preventing Disordered Eating with Non-diet Approach
As parents, we have to be SO careful about the behaviors we demonstrate in front of children. Kids absorb everything around them, and even subtle diet rules and body shame will seep into their brains, and they will mimic it. We have to do our best to show kids that no foods are "bad", and that all bodies deserve respect. If we diet in front of our children, we show them that they shouldn't trust … [Read more...] about Kids and Body Shame: Preventing Disordered Eating with Non-diet Approach
Recipes for Eating Disorder Recovery, Leftovers Edition
When I (Ashley) first started my journey towards eating disorder recovery, I recall one simple phrase that I thought to myself over and over again: “What the hell do I eat now?” Having followed various food rules for so long, I was at a point where my brain felt inundated with contradictory, confusing nutrition information. Not only that, but I was just dipping my toes into intuitive eating, a … [Read more...] about Recipes for Eating Disorder Recovery, Leftovers Edition
Recipes for Eating Disorder Recovery!
When I first started my journey towards eating disorder recovery, I recall one simple phrase that I thought to myself over and over again: “What the hell do I eat now?” Having followed various food rules for so long, I was at a point where my brain felt inundated with contradictory, confusing nutrition information. Not only that, but I was just dipping my toes into intuitive eating, a way of … [Read more...] about Recipes for Eating Disorder Recovery!