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The holiday season, with its abundance of gatherings and festive meals, can be particularly challenging for individuals dealing with eating disorders. The emphasis on food, coupled with social expectations, may intensify stress and anxiety. However, with thoughtful strategies and support, it's possible to navigate this time while maintaining your recovery journey. #Copingwithholidaystress #Eatingdisordersandholidays #Holidaymentalhealth #Mindfuleatingtips #Selfcarestrategies

We know that if you're supporting a loved one with an eating disorder, mealtimes can be the most important - and most stressful - times of the day. Here's 5 reasons why mealtimes may not be working: 1️⃣ you're walking on eggshells, constantly. You're terrified of saying the wrong thing and feel very stuck - and terrified 2️⃣ you keep providing reassurance - around the size of the meal, the number of calories - and none of it seems to be helping 3️⃣ your child's anxiety around food (understandably) increases your own at mealtimes. You know you should remain calm - but how? 4️⃣ you think that talking about the food on the plate will help make it less scary. It doesn't. 5️⃣ You believe that the amount of food your loved one is being asked to eat (by the dietitian or nutritional therapist) is way too much for them. It's not fair on them - you wouldn't eat that much, so how can they? Yes, mealtimes are scary. Yes, we feel utterly overwhelmed, and terrified. How can we do this up to 6 times a day? Yes, we can feel that we've landed on another planet, that the parenting skills we've used before - and the language - no longer work. But it doesn't have to be this way! 🤗 If you're ready for MEALS THAT HEAL, that give you the language and skills to navigate mealtimes, DM us Meals and we'll share our guide to Meals that Heal: Helping your child to eat even when they don't want to. Or download here: https://lnkd.in/eVAnU_cC or DM us MEALS And please let us know what you think. What struggles do you face? How have you overcome them? We'd love to hear from you! 👇🏻

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The holiday season can be particularly challenging for individuals struggling with their relationship with food. For friends, family, colleagues, or patients, it’s important to understand why this time of year can feel overwhelming and how we can offer meaningful support. Why the Holidays Can be Hard: • Lots of big meals and food-related conversations • Weight loss talk ramps up with New Year’s resolutions • Social gatherings bring added stress and pressure • Routine and structure go out the window How to Help: • Ask how you can best support them—everyone’s needs are unique • Redirect diet culture discussions—shift focus away from triggering topics like weight and food • Be there when they need it—sometimes a quick check-in can make a big difference Together, we can help make the holidays more manageable for anyone navigating eating disorder symptoms. Learn more tips for supporting someone this season here: https://lnkd.in/gMZB3sP2

Social gatherings that involve food can be triggering for those who struggle with eating disorders. Whether there are trigger foods at the gathering or uncomfortable emotions arise, these things can cause individuals to lean on disordered eating behaviors as a way to cope. This doesn't have to be the case! If you are in eating disorder recovery, here are some tips to help you navigate any social gatherings you may be attending for the 4th of July: ❤️Prioritize self-care: taking extra good care of yourself will set you up for success! Get good sleep and give your body the nutrition it needs. 🤍Have your support system on standby to ask for help if you need it - don't be afraid to ask for help! 💙Don't come up with any food rules to follow and avoid all-or-nothing thinking. ❤️Avoid any restriction leading up to the gathering. Restricting only leads to other forms of disordered eating! 🤍Focus on enjoying the time you're spending with friends or family! 💙Give yourself permission to enjoy yourself and be nice to yourself 💞 Happy 4th of July! #4thofjuly #disorderedeating #disorderedeatingrecovery #bingeeatingdisorder #bedrecovery #4thofjulyweekend #4thofjulyparty

🍽️ Breaking the Cycle of Binge Eating 🍽️ Binge eating can feel like a vicious cycle—overindulging, feeling guilty, and then repeating the behavior. It’s important to remember that you’re not alone, and there are steps you can take to regain control and build a healthier relationship with food. Tips for Breaking the Binge: 1️⃣ Pause and Reflect 🧘: Before eating, ask yourself if you’re physically hungry or emotionally eating. Take a deep breath and give yourself a moment to decide. 2️⃣ Remove Temptation 🚫: Keep binge-triggering foods out of sight, and focus on stocking your kitchen with nourishing, whole foods. 3️⃣ Practice Self-Compassion 💖: If you slip up, don’t beat yourself up. Be kind to yourself and remember that healing takes time. If you feel overwhelmed or unable to break the cycle on your own, it’s okay to ask for help. Reach out to a licensed professional or eating disorder specialist who can guide you toward recovery. Taking that step is a sign of strength, not weakness! 💬 Need Help? Contact the National Eating Disorders Hotline: 1-800-931-2237 or visit https://lnkd.in/gcvCgFM for support. #WellnessJourney #WeightLoss #HealthyRecipes #Lymphedema #Lipedema #BingeEatingRecovery #EatingDisorderAwareness #SelfCompassion

Eating disorders can affect people at any age. But have you ever wondered what happens when you have an eating disorder? When your body and its relationship with food fall out of balance, it can affect the way you view food, eating, and your body image. Most importantly, if you or someone you know is struggling with an eating disorder: You’re not alone. Eating disorders are more common than you might think. There is help available. Many professionals can help people recover from eating disorders. Recovery is possible. With treatment, people with eating disorders can get back to feeling healthy and happy. For more information, check out this Health Guide! https://lnkd.in/g5ES4Zg7 #ValleyHealth #HealthGuide #EatingDisorders

Do you need help for problems around binge eating? If you're experiencing binge eating disorder, you might feel unable to stop eating, even if you want to. You might rely on food to make you feel better. You might also use food to hide difficult feelings. It's sometimes described as 'compulsive eating'. As it may feel like part of your everyday life, you might be unsure if your issue with food and eating is a problem. But if your relationship with food and eating is affecting your life, you can seek help. We offer support (currently in North & East Cornwall) to help adults struggling with binge eating disorder. You can refer yourself to us for support, you don't need a diagnosis. Just complete the form on our website - https://lnkd.in/eEAEHvyj Find out more - https://lnkd.in/ej-GU6uA #mentalhealth #wellness #mentalhealthawareness

How can you introduce fear foods to your child's eating disorder recovery? Many therapies encourage throwing in all fear foods without much other dietary guidance. This certainly tackles fear foods head-on, but you might find a lot of plates thrown against walls (I recommend using paper plates in the early stages of recovery). During the early stages of recovery, encouraging your child to eat anything that has been restricted feels like asking them to jump out of a plane without a parachute. Really. It’s that hard for them. In our sessions, we list out ‘safe’ foods, ‘scary’ foods and ‘fear’ foods. My suggestion is that their meals incorporate all three categories so that they are challenging but comforting at the same time. Also, don't just tackle each fear food one time—have them regularly so they become normalised. There will always be resistance around fear foods, but be firm collectively. If the ED senses a weakness in either parent, it will manipulate it. Ensure your feeding plan is watertight with consequences (bedrest, no phone/school/socialising, etc.) so the ED can’t find any loopholes. If you also seek support from a medical professional and have been recommended a different approach, please do what feels right for you and your family (not for the ED). It is most important to stay firm with whatever approach you take. Do you have any fear-food advice that might help parents who are supporting their child? #eatindisorderrecovery #supportingachildwithaneatingdisorder #fearfoods #eatingdisordercoaching #parents