Why 1200 kcal isn’t enough
Many diets prescribe just 1200 kcal as the maximum daily intake, but this really isn’t enough. Read on for how this affects metabolism and more
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Dietitian Advice
The truth about weight loss and why it is so hard.
Weight loss is hard, it is not because of will power, there are actual mechanisms in play that make it harder! But there are things you can do.
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How to not trigger relapse.
Relapse can be a normal part of recovery from an eating disorder, but it is also something to be aware of and to minimise the triggers for. Our language towards those in recovery is crucial. Read some key phrases to avoid using.
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What to avoid this January.
What to avoid this January. Every year the post-Christmas diets roll out. Every year we are made to feel that: – we need to go on another diet -we need to lose weight -our bodies are not good enough as they are -we need to look a certain way It is all total lies. The
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Weight stigma
Weight stigma is the discrimination anad stereotyping of someone based on their weight. This can affect all areas of life. Read on to think about how this affects you and others around you.
How to choose a cereal bar
Cereal bars are such an easy snack to grab and go, we rely on them heavily. Take a read of some top tips to look out for when choosing yours.
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Functional Hypothalamic Amenorrhea
Functional Hypothalamic Amenorrhea (FHA) is something that I come across alot in my clincial work and I don’t think it is talked about enough. If you have disordered eating, a restrictive eating disorder, if you exercise to a high level or have gone through a highly stressful period of time then this post could apply to you. If not it could be useful to read for a friend or family member, so please do read on.
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BMI
BMI, or body mass index, is used to measure body composition and has subsequently been used to measure health, which isn’t accurate for many reasons.
Why it is not ok to comment on other peoples weight..
As a society we seem to think that it is okay to comment on other people’s weight and/or appearance but in reality, it’s not. Often times we offer our unsolicited comments to others unaware of the lasting effect that these comments might have. Weight is a very personal thing however, it is a common topic of conversation for many. This blog aims to explore some of the reasons why it is not ok to comment on other people’s weight. The overall message I hope to portray is that how someone looks and what they weigh does not define who they are.
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What is food insecurity and how to help.
Alongside all the loss that has been felt by this pandemic, it has also highlighted and increased health inequalities, food insecurity being one that is described as “a crisis within a crisis”. Unfortunately, food insecurity / food poverty is nothing new. It has been around in the UK for a number of years and started
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