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Self-Talk: That passive voice in your head that comments on everything happening to you. It may just seem like an inner monologue, and it is honestly so present and integrated into our thinking patterns it can sometimes be hard to notice let alone to stop and analyze; but that certainly belies the power it holds over our health and reality.

Improving it has been shown to strengthen your immune system, decrease stress, and reduce pain. Feeding into negative self-talk however leads to increased stress, poor immune health, and declining mental health. Let’s explore how it exactly does that and ways to bring it under control.

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Eating and food preparation are important parts of the Jewish culture. Certain food restrictions are a key part of staying close to religious traditions for some Jewish people. Most Jewish celebrations are accompanied by kosher food, and for people who are susceptible to eating disorders, it can be tough to fully enjoy all that the Jewish culture has to offer. For people who are living with eating disorders or disordered eating patterns, keeping kosher can present certain challenges that require special attention when it comes to the recovery process.

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I have to admit I’m not the biggest fan of all things pumpkin spice, but with that being said I LOVE this pumpkin spice bread recipe. Each bite is so darn delicious I’ve been making this recipe for a while now and every time it just tastes better and better! This recipe includes cream cheese frosting to put on top, and if you ask me, cream cheese anything makes everything better!

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How many calories do you need? And what is a calorie? A calorie is the amount of energy needed to raise the temperature of 1 gram of water by 1 degree celsius. Basically, it is a measurement of energy. Calories consumed to calories needed = weight gain, loss, or maintenance. What is the basal metabolic rate (BMR)? It is the number of calories, or energy, needed to keep your body functioning while at rest. Next, to determine the number of calories each person needs you must consider physical activity and the thermal effect of food, otherwise known as the amount of energy required to digest, absorb, and excrete nutrients. This is known as your total energy expenditure (TEE) aka total calorie needs.

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It is hard from an outside perspective to truly understand eating disorders and disordered eating. Eating disorders often overlap and symptoms for each type may be present. In addition, individuals may cycle between the different types of eating disorders.

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Considering a fad diet? Remember, there’s a reason they’re called “fad diets.” Foods or pills don’t magically burn fat. No products will miraculously melt fat while you watch TV or sleep. Looking for long-term weight loss? Fad diets aren’t your answer, and they could very well jeopardize your health severely.

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Whether you’re reading this before the new year bell has rung or you’ve fallen upon this two weeks into the new year, you need to know one thing: every day is a chance for you to start anew. It doesn’t just have to be in the new year.

However – we all know it’s coming. With the new year come the New Year’s resolutions. Many will focus on losing weight. It’s not hard to notice how obsessed our society is with diet culture. If you’re on social media, you’ll see the onslaught of posts about the latest diet a friend on Facebook might be trying or the influx of pictures of people at the gym with their brand new memberships. This diet culture, however, values “health” most, a term that refers to unrealistic, idealized bodies pushed to their limit. In fact, among Americans who made New Year’s resolutions in 2019, 50% focused on exercising more, 43% on eating healthier, and 37% on losing weight.

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Intuitive Eating Principle 9 – the importance of healthy exercise in combating eating disorders and becoming an intuitive eater! Take a moment and reflect on your current exercise patterns, the driving force behind exercise (goal/motivation/intention), and what nutrients you are (or not) putting into your body. First, if you are not eating enough and fueling your body with proper nutrition, receiving adequate sleep, or taking time to rest between workouts then exercise will be exhausting! At this point, exercise can feel like a “chore” rather than what it can be: a time to enjoy all of what your body is capable of doing! So first, we must fuel our bodies! Our body’s preferred energy source is carbohydrates! If we are not eating enough carbohydrates our body will look for other energy sources — such as muscle protein. Many athletes and endurance athletes consume large amounts of carbohydrates to fuel their bodies before an event to maximize performance. You will find that exercising on an empty stomach or with inadequate nutrition will leave you fatigued, unable to perform at your maximum capacity, and even unable to complete an exercise. So, if we are “dieting” or limiting our carbohydrate intake then exercise will not feel good, which often leads individuals to “give up” on exercise and movement. We can begin our healthy relationship with exercise by fueling our bodies with adequate nutrition, specifically carbohydrates! 

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Binge Eating Disorder is America's most common eating disorder. Learn to identify the signs and symptoms of binge eating disorders here!

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There are several beneficial eating disorder outpatient meal support options for individuals stepping down from a higher level of treatment.

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Disordered eating habits and distorted beliefs about food are issues with which individuals with an eating disorder regularly face. Thus, clinicians must meet the challenge of developing and implementing treatment plans that foster their clients’ ability to develop a healthy relationship with food; meal support is an integral component in helping individuals with an eating disorder accomplish this goal. Meal support entails providing emotional support during meals in order to facilitate an environment in which an individual feels more comfortable consuming the food on their meal plan and redirecting unhealthy behaviors that deter from recovery. 

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Most people are aware of anorexia and bulimia, but what is anorexia athletica? It’s a form of anorexia that impacts many athletes. From middle and high school athletes to Olympic champs and runners competing on a local level, the pressure to look your best, maintain your image, and outperform competitors is intense.

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Hello there and welcome to the second installment in this series. In the last blog we broke down the LGBTQ+ acronym and some of the reasons behind it.  If you haven’t had a chance to, go back and read the first entry so that this article will make more sense.

Today were going to dive further into the acronym by talking about the difference between genders and sexual orientations, why they intersect, and how they are different. Understanding the complexities and nuances of the LGBTQ+ is a major step in becoming a better ally.

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As discussed in our previous blog, Tribole and Resch, authors of, Intuitive Eating: A Revolutionary Program That Works, speaks of intuitive eating and the dangers diet culture can have on an individual’s relationship with food and thus mental health. This post will discuss rejecting the diet mentality to begin your journey towards intuitive eating!

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There are a lot of common misconceptions about eating disorders - the social acceptance of these myths can lead to harmful effects for those suffering from an eating disorder. Debunking some of these myths is necessary in creating an environment in which those suffering from an eating disorder are able to seek the treatment they need without the stigma created by these harmful misconceptions.

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LGBTQ+ individuals are at an increased risk for developing an eating disorder when compared to their heterosexual peers. According to the National Eating Disorder Association, 45% of male clients with an eating disorder identify as gay. The LGBTQ+ community is faced with unique stressors and challenges that contribute to their increased risk of developing an eating disorder and thoughts of negative body image.

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Let me preface this by stating that I don’t generally write in this type of format. As an academic and a professional, the majority of my writing is unbiased, fact-based content. Sharing personal information is a particularly vulnerable act – one with which I am not entirely comfortable in most situations. However, with that being said, I feel that sharing this particular experience may potentially be beneficial to those suffering from an eating disorder and other types of body-image issues. So, with all vulnerability aside, I’d like to share a personal story regarding the paradigm shift that I experienced regarding the way that I feel about my own body.

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