[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Eating disorders are scary. They’re scary for the person suffering and for those who love them. If you’ve witnessed someone close to you struggle with an eating disorder, chances are you’ve felt powerless at one point or another. The good news is, there are many resources available to support you and those dealing with eating … Read more
[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Recently there has been a big push for nutrition education and physical activity in elementary and middle schools in effort to fight childhood obesity. The increase in obesity we’re seeing in children is certainly a cause for concern and one that should be addressed on a public level. However, we need to be certain our efforts are helping not hurting. As we … Read more
[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]We’d like to spread the word about a great local resource for universities, their students and families. The Eating for Life Alliance is an organization dedicated to connecting colleges communities to eating disorder information, protocols and national experts in the field. We encourage you to visit their site at www.eatingforlife.org to learn more about the work their doing and upcoming events.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column … Read more
[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Now that fall sports are in full swing, this seems like a timely topic. Most eating disorder professionals see an increase in referrals this time of year. The fall is a time of transition. For students, the potential for stress increases along with academic and social pressure. Additionally, many kids feel pressure around athletic performance. Female cross-country runners and … Read more
[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]One of my clients described this Halloween costume today as I listened in disbelief. The “Anna Rexia” costume is a short, tight black dress with the outline of a skeleton on it accompanied by a tape measure around the waist. The heart-shaped name tag coincidentally represents one of the many organs afflicted by anorexia. How is it acceptable or the least bit humorous … Read more
[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Today Show did a great segment on celebrity pregnancy last week. Dr. Nancy Snyderman weighed in on the unhealthy message skinny pregnant women are sending to the general public angrily stating it’s an “upper East Side, obnoxious, white girl problem”. Are these celebrities sending the wrong message to women? Likely so, but they aren’t solely to blame. The media plays … Read more
[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]What should I eat? Such a simple question, yet so difficult to answer these days. Information overload has led most of us (yes, dietitians included) into a state of nutrition quandary. The truth is, you already know what to eat. The solution isn’t in the latest diet book or on the web or in any person, health professional or otherwise. Although it’s certainly … Read more
[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Spring is here and with it comes a desire to clean. What better time to look through your closet and get rid of those clothes that don’t fit? Many people hang onto “skinny” clothes or even buy items a size too small because they think it will inspire them to lose weight. In my experience, this rarely … Read more