Yoga for eating disorders can be a powerful, supportive tool in the recovery journey when practiced with intention and alongside professional care. While many people think of yoga as simply physical movement, its deeper practices of breathwork, mindfulness, and self-reflection can help rebuild trust between the mind and body. This post explores how yoga can support recovery, what to watch out for, and how to integrate it safely and thoughtfully within an eating disorder tre

Recovering from anorexia nervosa is undoubtedly life-changing and often life-saving, but it can also be a difficult journey, especially when navigating weight gain after anorexia. Committing to treatment has the power to improve the lives and well-being of both the individual and their family, yet it’s important to recognize the common challenges that may complicate this process. For many, the hardest part of recovery is coping with recovery weight gain. Gaining weight duri

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 years into recovery from an eating disorder, so their disordered comments didn’t trigger me. But if I’d been earlier in my healing, those interaction

When I first began working as a dietitian in an eating disorder treatment center, patients were frequently called "resistant," "stuck," or "non-compliant." Like many providers, I felt frustrated when clients seemed unable to follow their meal plans or kept slipping back into disordered behaviors—despite access to therapy, nutrition sessions, and support groups. Patients themselves were often confused too. They knew that eating enough and using coping tools would help—but some

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