Most agree—the dating world is already daunting and confusing—but dating with an eating disorder or in recovery adds another layer of complexity. I always remember the time a guy I had just started dating invited me over for dinner and said he was making chicken and salad, but was intentionally leaving carbs out of the meal. Then there was another guy who, while enjoying a hearty Mexican meal, admitted his biggest fear in life was gaining weight. At that point, I was many yea

OK, so I am a bit late on this but it’s still February, right?! On Valentine’s Day, I was thinking about relationships and which ones are...

Maybe like you, I grew up in a world of black-and-white perspectives: good food or bad food, being sedentary or excessively exercising, and hating your body or loving your body. Somewhere along the way—in the midst of my own healing process—I learned about gray areas, and, when it comes to body image, body acceptance is that in-between place. If you're someone who is working on letting go of negative body image or deep body dissatisfaction, it can feel like intense pressure t