Sick of dieting? You might not be the only one. Gaining rapidly in popularity, many people have turned to intuitive eating (IE) after recognizing the toxicity of diet culture. Yet, navigating a new approach to eating can be challenging and disorienting. Additionally, some diets may hide behind the title Intuitive Eating, but may actually just…
Pop quiz: How does someone lose weight? Most people would say it’s a simple formula – exercise, dieting and a good dose of discipline. So, how come most weight loss efforts fail? Diet culture would have you believe that people lack motivation, discipline or the “right” program. But, most dieters become frustrated when their dieting…
Atkins, Keto, Dukan. Low carb diets have sprung up many times over the years under different names and different styles. While they might look different from the outside – they all promise weight loss, better health and a better life, through limiting carbs. Yet, what are the actual physical and hormonal effects of cutting out…
Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID), oftentimes characterized as “extreme picky eating,” is an eating disorder impacting thousands of individuals, particularly children. There are three main types of ARFID: Lack of interest: people with this type of ARFID have a genuine lack of interest in eating and food. They also get full quickly. Sensory Avoidance: people…
What is Family-Based Treatment? Family-based treatment (FBT) is a therapeutic approach that was developed in the 1980s for management of anorexia nervosa [1]. In FBT, the therapist has an agnostic view where no time is spent analyzing why the eating disorder developed. In this approach, food is seen as “medicine” and the therapy prioritizes full…
A few months have already passed since the famous New Year’s resolutions have been put into action. Many people are committed to taking care of their health and for most, this means going on a diet and watching their weight. This is understandable; everything around us sends us the message that being thin is better…
Oftentimes, you’ll hear the words ‘dieting’ and ‘healthy eating’ being used interchangeably. This can be confusing, especially when anti-diet dietitians are consulting people on how to ‘eat healthy’. We each build a relationship with food from the day we’re born, and many things can affect that relationship as we grow up. As parents or caregivers,…
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When we think of Valentine’s Day, we think of flowers, chocolate, couples and most of all, love! Although we are typically thinking of our love for another person, Valentine’s Day can also be a good moment to reflect on the love we have for ourselves. Body acceptance can be a difficult topic to navigate because…
To begin, let’s quickly review what ACT means… ACT stands for Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. It is an evidence-based model that helps us understand and explore the experiences that have shaped us into who we are today. It allows us to identify our values and help direct our time, energy and resources toward goals that…