When seeking out a professional to provide nutrition counseling or meal planning help, the options can be overwhelming! Should you look for a dietitian or nutritionist? Here are some quick facts to help guide you in your search.
September has been observed as National Recovery Month since 1989. …The ripple effect of an addiction touches the lives of many, making the path of recovery a broad one where more than just former addicts are traveling. Family members and friends, healthcare workers, first responders, and behavioral health providers are just some of the travelers, because recovery really is for everyone.
Eating disorder recovery comes with many challenging tasks while adjusting back to life after treatment. For many clients, one of the most challenging is grocery shopping. Grocery shopping is a regular part of daily life, but if you have had an eating disorder or are currently in recovery, the grocery store can often be seen as a place filled with a lot of food and a lot of anxiety; a very stressful combination.
Do you often have thoughts like, “I shouldn’t be eating this,“ or “I ate too much today, I need to eat less tomorrow.”? If so, you most likely have mentally restricted before. Mental restriction is exactly what it sounds like - putting limitations or shame around food you are eating in hopes to eat less.
