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The holidays often bring opportunities to reconnect with friends and family, share familiar traditions, and spend time with people we love, but when you struggle with food, body image, or an eating disorder, the anticipation of gathering around a table can come with a lot of anxiety and stress. Learn how to navigate the holidays and get the support you need to protect your recovery.

Holiday gatherings often revolve around food. At the same time, conversations about dieting, weight loss and weight gain, “being good,” overeating, exercise, calories, and plans to “get back on track” after the holidays can become almost impossible to avoid. For someone who struggles with emotional eating, negative body image, weight concerns, disordered eating, binge eating, or an eating disorder, these messages can make the holiday season especially challenging.

A skilled dietitian goes beyond just providing information; they offer personalized guidance and support as individuals work to implement changes.

Animal-assisted therapy is often viewed as a complementary intervention, but the research base is growing. While it does not replace evidence-based eating disorder treatment, medical monitoring, nutrition rehabilitation, family support, or trauma-informed therapy, animal-assisted interventions may offer something deeply meaningful: a pathway into safety, connection, embodiment, and emotion regulation.

Comparison is everywhere—from bodies to careers and recovery. Learn how comparison erodes self-trust and how to refocus on your own journey.

“Food noise” is a term that has gained popularity in recent years, often used to describe constant thoughts about food—what to eat, when to eat, how much to eat, or how to stop thinking about eating altogether. While the term is frequently framed as a biological or willpower issue, from an eating disorder therapist’s perspective, food noise is rarely just about food. Food noise is information. And when we listen closely, it often tells a much deeper story.

Eating disorders are complex medical and psychological conditions with far-reaching medical and psychological consequences. They affect not only emotional well-being and cognition, but also the functioning of vital organs, hormonal regulation, bone health, and neurological systems. They don't discriminate, and anyone from any race, gender, culture, or sexual orientation can develop one.

An Eating Disorders Therapists' Perspective Every five years, the U.S. Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGAs) shape how we talk about food. They influence school lunches, hospital menus, family dinners, federal nutrition programs, popular media conversations, and headlines about food, weight, and health. These messages matter because they have a great impact on the public's view and perception, influencing their relationship with food and their bodies. The new 2025–2030 guid

During the holidays, when food is central to many traditions, the pressure can feel amplified. The environment itself is emotional and layered—family dynamics, nostalgia, stress, and expectations all converge on the table. This is why sensitivity and awareness are especially important during this time.

Halloween can be a fun and festive time — costumes, candy, parties, and playfulness. But for many people in eating disorder recovery or struggling with food, weight, and body image, it can also bring up anxiety. Read more and learn how to reframe your thoughts and be more present to enjoy this holiday.

While achieving a medically stable weight is essential in the treatment of eating disorders, true recovery extends far beyond the number on the scale.

Despite increasing awareness, mental health concerns among African Americans remain significant.

Navigating the holidays with an eating disorder and negative body image can be challenging, but it’s possible to prioritize mental health.

Eating disorders are often viewed through the lens of emotional and psychological struggles.

The first step toward recovery is recognizing that there is a problem.

Understanding Weight Stigma Weight stigma, also known as weight bias or weight-based discrimination, refers to the negative attitudes,...

Having a positive body image is having a clear, true perception of your body shape. This means seeing the various parts of your body as...

Recovery from an eating disorder is not a linear process and embracing change is key!

Today is Eating Disorders Action Day, a pivotal moment for awareness, advocacy, and action.

During this year's eating disorders awareness week which goes from February 26th until March 3rd, we want to shed light on Eating...