Choose Goals that Expand Your Life, Not Shrink Your Body
As we step into a new year, the messaging is everywhere: "New year, new you!" Weight loss ads flood our feeds, gym memberships go on sale, and diet culture tells us that January 1st is the perfect time to "fix" our bodies.
But what if our bodies aren’t broken?
As a therapist specializing in eating disorders and body image, I want to invite you to reconsider what New Year's resolutions mean to you. Rather than the all-or-nothing nature of a resolution, we can set goals that are meaningful and sustainable.
Setting Boundaries Around Food and Body Talk This Thanksgiving
As a food-centered holiday, Thanksgiving can be one of the most challenging times of year when it comes to navigating conversations about food, weight, and bodies. Whether you're in recovery from an eating disorder, working on improving your relationship with food, or simply trying to honor your body's needs, the holiday table can feel threatening to the progress you’ve made.
What Does Normal Eating Actually Look Like?
In today’s world of diet culture and ‘What I Eat in a Day’ videos, it can feel confusing and overwhelming to know what it means to eat normally. Often, we learn what disordered eating looks like, but rarely do we discuss what a positive relationship with food actually involves.