Can I Prevent My Child From Developing An Eating Disorder?
This is a loaded question that's on many people's minds. Perhaps you've struggled with an eating disorder and don't want your child to...
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- Mar 31
- 3 min
Why Shrug Off Self-Care When You Can Get It For Free?
If you wouldn't mind some self-care but hesitate because you don't think you have the necessary time or money, this post is for you. Did...
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- Jan 9
- 3 min
"But What If I Never Stop Eating?"
This is a deep-seated fear many of my clients encounter when they contemplate letting go of an eating disorder rule or stopping to diet....
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- Nov 29, 2023
- 2 min
"I Don't Like Donuts", She Said
Note: I'm writing about donuts in the spirit of the season, but feel free to substitute with any other relevant food. :) When I'm sitting...
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- Nov 21, 2023
- 4 min
If I Recover, Will People Still Care About Me?
An eating disorder can be so many things - a coping mechanism, a friend (albeit a destructive one), a distraction, a false identiy, and a...
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- Jun 28, 2023
- 2 min
What Kids Have To Say About Eating
Our brains collect messages about food and body from very early on. However, young children have had less time to accumulate ideas from...
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- May 21, 2023
- 2 min
Does My Body Get In The Way?
I have to bring my body to work. There's no way around it. And unless I could magically shape-shift between sessions, there's no way I...
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- Apr 24, 2023
- 2 min
ED Recovery and Your Gut
ED recovery is hard mental work, but it can be hard physiological work, too. It can feel uncomfortable to eat regular meals and snacks...
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- Mar 27, 2023
- 4 min
Recovery's Secret Ingredient (And It's Not Motivation)
Many people believe that motivation is a prerequisite to eating disorder recovery. Conventional wisdom says it has to be. How else can...
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- Feb 26, 2023
- 2 min
Do Crunching Sounds Make You Feel Crazy?
Does the sound of someone chewing make you cringe? Or worse, furious? Have you ever wondered what's up with your reaction to sounds?...
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- Dec 27, 2022
- 4 min
Don't Believe Everything You Think
I don't remember when I first heard this line, but I do remember being blown away by its wisdom. It sounds counterintuitive - why...
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- Dec 5, 2022
- 2 min
Don't Buy Your Daughter A Scale
And Other Tips on How to Not Sabotage Your Daughter’s Body Image by Batsheva Herzka, RDN 1. Don’t compliment other people’s figures. You...
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- Oct 25, 2022
- 4 min
Triggers, Triggers Everywhere
Does it sometimes feel like there are triggers everywhere you go? A comment made by a friend or family member, reading a magazine,...
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- Aug 30, 2022
- 3 min
Top 5 Meal Planning Tips
Fall is around the corner, and for many, that means getting back onto a schedule. You might be looking for ways to streamline your...
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- Jul 3, 2022
- 3 min
Ready for a Summer Challenge?
Do you have something you wish you could do but find yourself held back by fear? Is it riding a rollercoaster? Swimming in the ocean? If...
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- Jun 28, 2022
- 2 min
I'm a Dietitian and Here's What My Kids Eat
by Batsheva Herzka, RDN What you might think of me: You're a dietitian; therefore, your kids eat three balanced meals a day, plus...
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- May 12, 2022
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First Trimester Survival
by Noa Miller, RDN If you’ve ever been pregnant, you can probably relate to the struggle of managing long-term nausea and fatigue. Though...
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- May 5, 2022
- 2 min
If You Have PCOS: Look Before You Leap
by Batsheva Herzka, RDN If you have been diagnosed with PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome), you are actually among the lucky ones! Many...
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- May 1, 2022
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Why I Agree With Mary Poppins
She's the one who said that a spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down, and I think the time has come to let her words sink in for a...
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- Mar 28, 2022
- 3 min
I Can't Love My Body Because I Hate It
It can be hard to feel good about your body in a society that is obsessed with perfect images, but it can be especially hard if you feel...
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