But I COULD Be Thinner
This is a line I often hear from people who need to gain weight for their health. Many times, these are people who have worked hard at...
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May 284 min read
Can I Prevent My Child From Developing An Eating Disorder?
This is a loaded question that's on many people's minds. Perhaps you've struggled with an eating disorder and don't want your child to...
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Mar 313 min read
Why Shrug Off Self-Care When You Can Get It For Free?
If you wouldn't mind some self-care but hesitate because you don't think you have the necessary time or money, this post is for you. Did...
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Jan 93 min read
"But What If I Never Stop Eating?"
This is a deep-seated fear many of my clients encounter when they contemplate letting go of an eating disorder rule or stopping to diet....
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Nov 29, 20232 min read
"I Don't Like Donuts", She Said
Note: I'm writing about donuts in the spirit of the season, but feel free to substitute with any other relevant food. :) When I'm sitting...
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Nov 21, 20234 min read
If I Recover, Will People Still Care About Me?
An eating disorder can be so many things - a coping mechanism, a friend (albeit a destructive one), a distraction, a false identiy, and a...
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Jun 28, 20232 min read
What Kids Have To Say About Eating
Our brains collect messages about food and body from very early on. However, young children have had less time to accumulate ideas from...
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May 21, 20232 min read
Does My Body Get In The Way?
I have to bring my body to work. There's no way around it. And unless I could magically shape-shift between sessions, there's no way I...
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Apr 24, 20232 min read
ED Recovery and Your Gut
ED recovery is hard mental work, but it can be hard physiological work, too. It can feel uncomfortable to eat regular meals and snacks...
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Mar 27, 20234 min read
Recovery's Secret Ingredient (And It's Not Motivation)
Many people believe that motivation is a prerequisite to eating disorder recovery. Conventional wisdom says it has to be. How else can...
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Feb 26, 20232 min read
Do Crunching Sounds Make You Feel Crazy?
Does the sound of someone chewing make you cringe? Or worse, furious? Have you ever wondered what's up with your reaction to sounds?...
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Dec 27, 20224 min read
Don't Believe Everything You Think
I don't remember when I first heard this line, but I do remember being blown away by its wisdom. It sounds counterintuitive - why...
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Dec 5, 20222 min read
Don't Buy Your Daughter A Scale
And Other Tips on How to Not Sabotage Your Daughter’s Body Image by Batsheva Herzka, RDN 1. Don’t compliment other people’s figures. You...
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Oct 25, 20224 min read
Triggers, Triggers Everywhere
Does it sometimes feel like there are triggers everywhere you go? A comment made by a friend or family member, reading a magazine,...
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Aug 30, 20223 min read
Top 5 Meal Planning Tips
Fall is around the corner, and for many, that means getting back onto a schedule. You might be looking for ways to streamline your...
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Jul 3, 20223 min read
Ready for a Summer Challenge?
Do you have something you wish you could do but find yourself held back by fear? Is it riding a rollercoaster? Swimming in the ocean? If...
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Jun 28, 20222 min read
I'm a Dietitian and Here's What My Kids Eat
by Batsheva Herzka, RDN What you might think of me: You're a dietitian; therefore, your kids eat three balanced meals a day, plus...
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May 12, 20223 min read
First Trimester Survival
by Noa Miller, RDN If you’ve ever been pregnant, you can probably relate to the struggle of managing long-term nausea and fatigue. Though...
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May 5, 20222 min read
If You Have PCOS: Look Before You Leap
by Batsheva Herzka, RDN If you have been diagnosed with PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome), you are actually among the lucky ones! Many...
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May 1, 20223 min read
Why I Agree With Mary Poppins
She's the one who said that a spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down, and I think the time has come to let her words sink in for a...
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