Today is the day after Christmas and this one was particularly special. I gave birth to my second son 17 days ago. My dad and …
Who am I without my eating disorder?- a Recovery activity
In recovery from an eating disorder, we often find that we have lost ourselves to the ED. We don’t know what we are good at. …
What is self-talk?: The Reflection Exercise
**I got this exercise from the folks at Green Mountain at Fox Run. I’ve changed it a little bit but the core ideas remain. Thus, …
Attitude of Gratititude
The phrase “Attitude of Gratitude” is one you hear used in the rooms of AA and other 12 step programs. Obviously, it refers to giving …
The eating disorder voice explained…sort of
Over and over again, people with eating disorders and the clinicians who treat them refer to “the eating disorder voice.” You won’t find it described …
The Myth of Accountability
Accountability, in the general sense, means to be held responsible for your actions. It typically means that if you do not live up to goals, …
“Mommyrexia” and the value of motherhood
I am nearing the end of my second pregnancy and the nerves are starting to set in about the strangest things. Of course, I’m nervous …
Eating disorders from the perspective of a Dietitian: Interview with Elizabeth Jarrard, RD
Elizabeth Jarrard, MS, RD, LDN is a fellow blogger, with Guiltless and Don’t White Sugar Coat It, and a registered dietitian, practicing with Marci RD …
Interview with Tetyana of Science of Eating Disorders
Hi everyone! I’d like to introduce Tetyana, founder of the critically acclaimed blog Science of Eating Disorders. She has made it her aim to “facilitate knowledge …
My very honest response to the “thigh gap” media frenzy
**Trigger and language warning. This post uses words and phrases that may trigger those who have struggled with an eating disorder, so please do what’s …