Why I Think BMI is “BS”
Growth charts – used to compare height and weight against a standard – seem to me to be an incredibly clinical device….
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5 Reasons to Boycott the BMI
Boycott the BMI? At some point in your life, you have probably come face to face with your body mass index (BMI). Maybe…
True Potential Early Access – Apply
TAP INTO YOUR TRUE POTENTIAL A Recovery glow-up in 2 weeks It’s time to freshen up your recovery! Increase your energy and…
What You Need to Know About “Atypical” Anorexia Nervosa And Why It Is Dangerous.
F50.01: the sometimes coveted diagnostic code for anorexia nervosa. Not to be confused with “atypical” anorexia nervosa. Which is a different diagnosis….
I am “Overweight” and in Recovery from an Eating Disorder
I am in recovery from an eating disorder. Also, I am “overweight.” Just typing that sentence brings up an avalanche of mixed…
The SALV(E) You Need to Heal Your Eating Disorder
For a long time, I thought I just had a problem with my weight, food, and my body. I wanted to weigh…
Doctors, You Need to Stop Telling Kids to Lose Weight Now!
My heart raced as we waited in the tiny exam room. We’d been going to the same pediatrician for years. Even before…
Why Letting Go is Essential to Full Eating Disorder Recovery
Just like the break-up of a romantic relationship, breaking things off with your eating disorder is painful. Like in most areas, letting…
3 More Parts of Ed Recovery to Throw in the Trash
There are about as many opinions on how to recover from an eating disorder as there are varieties of yogurt at the…
Why You Should Throw Your Target Weight in the Trash
Realizing your life’s been taken over by an unhealthy obsession with food, body, and weight is overwhelming. It’s like waking up in…
Terrified to Trust My Set Point Weight- Even If It Sets Me Free
I need to gain a few more pounds to reach a ‘healthy’ weight. I am afraid to gain weight beyond that number…
“Weight Restored” Doesn’t Mean I’m Better From My Eating Disorder
Throughout my life, I’ve had to “weight restore” on multiple occasions. It was always the same story. I gained weight, only to…
Feel Like A Fraud? I Did Too. Here’s What I Did About It
Have you ever heard the song, “Who Do You Think You’re Fooling” by Greg Brown? It’s about people trying to lie to…
My Treatment Team Says I’m Sick, But My Insurance Company Says I’m Not Sick Enough
“We heard back from insurance yesterday about sending you to a higher level of care. They declined it saying that it wasn’t…