A slip in binge-eating recovery is not a failure — it’s information. What you do next is what protects recovery. I’ll break this into what to do immediately, how to act in the days after, and what not to do (because some very common reactions make slips worse). First: reframe the slip (this matters) A slip means: Something I need isn’t being met right now. […]
Being skinny isn’t proof of discipline. In many cases, it’s a visible outcome of a distorted relationship with food that our culture has mislabeled as virtue. Here’s why that distinction matters. 1. Discipline is about consistent care, not chronic deprivation Real discipline shows up as: Chronic restriction looks disciplined on the outside, but internally it’s often driven […]
When weight loss is tied to a distorted relationship with food, water fasting isn’t just “ineffective” — it can actively reinforce the problem. Here’s why, framed around the psychology and the body. 1. It turns food into the enemy In a distorted food relationship, food already feels dangerous, shameful, or “earned.”Water fasting escalates that by rewarding complete avoidance. Instead of […]
Some people don’t believe in moderation with food because of how their brain, experiences, and diet culture have trained them to think. Unfortunately, rejecting moderation is one of the biggest drivers of binge eating — even when people swear it’s the opposite. Here’s what’s really going on. Why moderation feels “wrong” to some people 1. All-or-nothing thinking Many people are […]
Telling someone with an eating disorder to “just eat” or “just don’t eat” is bad advice because it ignores how eating disorders actually work — neurologically, psychologically, and physiologically. It’s like telling someone with severe anxiety to “just calm down.” It sounds simple, but it fundamentally misunderstands the problem. Here’s why that advice is not only unhelpful, but often harmful. 1. Eating disorders are not […]
Never letting kids have any junk food might sound healthy on the surface, but research and real-world experience show it can actually backfire later in life. Here’s why complete restriction can be harmful ? 1. It can create an “all-or-nothing” mindset When foods are labeled as forbidden, kids often grow up seeing them as extra special or rebellious. Once they gain […]
It’s problematic when a woman on Ozempic talks about “thin privilege” while repeatedly saying “I’m skinny” because it sends mixed, harmful messages—even if she doesn’t intend to. Here’s why it’s bad ? 1. It recenters the conversation on herself Talking about privilege should shift focus away from the privileged person and toward people harmed by the system.Repeatedly emphasizing “I’m skinny”: It becomes performative awareness, not real […]
You were dieting, then ate two bags of chips, panicked, and decided you had to walk it all off. That reaction feels logical in the moment—but it’s actually a harmful approach. First, you can’t “erase” food with exercise. Walking is great for health, stress relief, and enjoyment, but using it as punishment turns movement into a response to […]
Stepping on the scale right after a binge is usually a bad idea because the number doesn’t reflect real weight gain—it mostly reflects temporary water retention, food volume, sodium, and digestion. After eating more than usual, your body holds onto water and is still processing food, which can make the scale jump quickly and dramatically. That […]
Most people who say they’re “addicted to sugar” are actually stuck in a restrict–binge cycle, not dealing with a true addiction. Here’s why that distinction matters: 1. Restriction creates the obsession When you label sugar as bad, forbidden, or off-limits, your brain treats it as scarce. Scarcity increases desire.The result: That’s not addiction — that’s biological and psychological rebound. 2. […]