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Do You Have to Fast to Be Faithful?

Fasting holidays can be tough for people in eating disorder recovery. Here's how to observe the holidays without compromising your recovery.

Should Weight Be a Factor in Diagnosing Anorexia Nervosa?

"Atypical anorexia" or "higher weight anorexia" is far more common than low-weight anorexia. Yet, people with AAN are less likely to get treatment. Is this weight bias?

What Does It Really Mean to Love Your Body?

We are often told to "love our body," yet this may feel impossible. But what if loving your body had nothing to do with what your body looked like?

Five Tips for Single People

This has been a particularly difficult year for single folks. Here are five tips to feel your best on Valentine's Day and beyond.

Congratulations, You Survived 2020!

Instead of focusing on becoming our "best selves" in 2021, let's celebrate the incredible ways we survived 2020.

Eating Disorders in Gender-Expansive Individuals

A new study is one of the first to examine eating disorders in gender-expansive populations. This is an important step in making eating disorder treatment more inclusive.

Eating Disorder Treatment May Be Failing Black Women

New research sheds light on bias in research and treatment.

You Are Enough

We live in a culture that convinces us we are broken. Self-compassion can help you see the truth more clearly—that you are enough.

Why Do We Say "Diet Culture" Instead of "the Patriarchy?"

When we talk about "diet culture," are we really talking about the patriarchy? If so, why don’t we just say so?

3 Ways to Improve Your Relationship With Food During COVID

Many are struggling with their relationship with food and body image during quarantine. Here are a few tips to help you through this difficult time.

Is Noom a Diet?

A popular weight loss app makes big promises. Does it really deliver?

Here's Why We Are Seeing So Many Fat Jokes Right Now

Why is it that, in the middle of such an unprecedented and painful time, we are so concerned with our body size?

There Is No "Right" Way to Cope With a Pandemic

In this pandemic, many of us worry we aren't feeling the "right" emotions. But there is a ton of value in allowing yourself to feel whatever arises.

Why Dieting Has No Place in Binge Eating Disorder Treatment

We know that dieting is one of the strongest risk factors for binge eating disorder. So why are researchers recommending a diet as a potential treatment?

Benefits of Self-Disclosure in Eating Disorder Treatment

It is estimated that up to half of therapists treating eating disorders have a personal history of the illness. Is this something useful to share with patients?

The Tyranny of the Positive Attitude

This whole "good vibes only" thing has really gotten me down. What about you?

Should Kids Eat Halloween Candy?

We worry that if we don't restrict our kids' access to candy, they will gorge on sweets all day. But is this really true? Or is it the restriction that is making us out-of-control?

There's a New Diet App for Kids, and That Scares Me

WW (Weight Watchers) has just released Kurbo, a diet app for kids. As an eating disorder specialist, I find this deeply concerning.

Is Body Positivity for All Bodies?

Is body positivity for everyone? Here is what the commercialized #bopo movement may be missing.

Why Mindful Eating is NOT a Weight Loss Plan

Can mindful eating be used for weight loss? Find out why this approach loses the essence of mindful eating.

When Healthy Eating Is an Eating Disorder in Disguise

Is the latest health craze really just a diet in disguise? Why "wellness plans" are really just diets rebranded and how they can lead to a dangerous new eating disorder.

Raising Body Confident Kids

How can we raise body confident kids? Read on for how we can break the body-shame cycle from being passed down to our children.

New Year, Same (Fabulous) You!

What if we recognized that we already are our best selves and worked to nurture ourselves through acceptance and compassion?

3 Tips to Manage Holiday Stress

The holiday season can be one of the most stressful times of the year. But it doesn't need to be. Use these simple mindfulness strategies to help you manage.