If you’re newer to recovery, being told to stop exercising can feel like the last straw. Exercise is healthy. It’s your me-time. It helps you cope. So why does exercise in eating disorder recovery have to go? đź”— Get the free Recovery Guide Why Context Changes Everything Exercising can absolutely be healthy — for a…
Body image in eating disorder recovery is one of the hardest things to work through — and not just in the way people assume. It’s not just about looking in the mirror and not liking what you see. It’s feeling disgusted by your own reflection. Not recognising your face. Dreading comments from people you love.…
After being fully recovered from an eating disorder for over 11 years, and working as an eating disorder recovery coach for nearly a decade, there are certain things I now see so clearly that I wish someone had explained to me earlier. Because when I was in recovery, I spent so much time trying to…
Have you ever noticed that during an eating disorder your brain just… stops working normally? You try to focus on a conversation, but your mind keeps drifting back to food. You try to concentrate on work or studies, but your thoughts feel scattered and difficult to hold onto for long. Your emotions might feel overwhelming,…
One of the most confusing experiences people often have when they begin eating disorder recovery is that things don’t immediately feel easier. In fact, many people notice the opposite: just when they start eating more, loosening food rules, or challenging old behaviors, their fear suddenly intensifies. Instead of relief, there may be anxiety after meals,…
Recently, I was scrolling through some of my older YouTube videos to reshare them on Instagram stories, and I noticed a comment under one of them that really stuck with me: “Why does nobody talk about recovering from an eating disorder in a larger body?” So I thought – let’s talk about it. Acknowledging Where…
When I first started recovery from my eating disorder (bulimia + orthorexia), I genuinely wanted to get better. I read the books. I watched the videos. I followed every “how to heal” tip I could find on the internet. But… I also fell into so many recovery traps that just ended up prolonging getting better.…
Struggling with weight gain in eating disorder recovery? This Q&A blog tackles common fears like overshooting, feeling uncomfortable in your body, and overcoming the fear of weight gain. Learn why weight gain is essential for healing and how to shift your mindset for full recovery.
Struggling with weight gain in eating disorder recovery? This Q&A blog tackles common fears like overshooting, feeling uncomfortable in your body, and overcoming the fear of weight gain. Learn why weight gain is essential for healing and how to shift your mindset for full recovery.
Today we will work on rewiring a common limiting belief – “People will judge me if I gain weight” In this post we will talk about: Fear of weight gain or fear of what others *think* about our weight gain? Why do we worry so much about what others think? How to change this limiting belief…
