Category: Blog
Alternatives to Behaviors
Having an eating disorder is not easy. Resisting the urge to purge, restrict food, over-exercise, and emotionally eat, can be […]
Hydration
Warmer weather is around the corner, so staying hydrated is very important. People who have eating disorders may be involved […]
Warm Weather
Warm weather is upon us (hopefully) and for most people it means a happy time. For a large portion of […]
Anxiety and Depression
Eating disorders are emotional disorders, and are not just about eating. People with eating disorders might have depression and/or anxiety […]
Transitioning to College
I have been working with students at Indiana University for the past thirty years. Watching the transition from home to […]
Tips for Eating Healthfully
Thinking ahead Plan your meals for the day: write down what you attempt to have for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. […]
Holiday Stress
It’s November, and I remember years ago when I was in college how I would dread the upcoming holiday of […]
Winter Blues
So it’s the middle of January, the holidays are over, and the beginning of the New Year has arrived. Sometimes […]
Nine Truths About Eating Disorders
The Academy for Eating For Eating Disorders, a group of professionals to which I belong, produced nine truths about eating […]
Men and Eating Disorders
I am writing about a group that often is overlooked in terms of having eating disorders… Men! Out of those […]
Vacations
I am getting ready to go on vacation and can remember the days when I had an eating disorder and […]
Transition to Fall
Fall in Bloomington can be a wonderful time of year—the leaves are changing color, and there is the cool and […]
Mid-Life Crisis or Time for Self Care?
Do you ever wonder if your life could be better, if you could have more energy, or if you could […]
New Year’s Resolutions for Health and Happiness
Worrying about possible weight gain after the holidays can be an issue for many people, but especially those who have […]
Facing COVID-19
Even though it is difficult to stay grounded, here are a few things you can do. Grokker online is offering […]