Eating disorders are not something we generally associate with men, there is a huge stigma attached if you do have an eating disorder and it’s not an issue frequently discussed. So I was so pleased to come across the Men Have Eating Disorders Too (MGEDT) charity. I was even happier to find they had a […]
How often should I weigh myself?
In my role as an eating disorders specialist I come across a lot of people who weigh themselves daily or even several times a day. So this post is written from an eating disorders perspective. Now whilst regular weighing can seem like a sensible idea to help keep you on track here are my thoughts […]
Eating Disorder or Disordered Eating ?
There is a difference between an eating disorder and disordered eating, but it is hard to distinguish. Just because a person has a pre-occupation with food, shape and weight, does not mean that have an eating disorder. For lots of people that can come as a relief. You can have some of the signs and […]
How to prevent a binge.
When most people think about eating disorders the image of a low weight person who restricts their food intake comes to mind. Anorexia Nervosa is the most commonly talked about and known about eating disorder. However there are other kinds. I also work with people who suffer from Bulimia Nervosa, binge eating disorder and a […]
Boosting your nutritional intake – the healthy way to weight gain.
I work in the topsy turvy world that is eating disorders. Most of the media focus, food manufacturers, shops and nutrition business is on how to lose weight…. whilst I work with people on how to gain or maintain their weight. Gaining weight may sound like it is easy to do… but it often isn’t. You […]
Ignore the Numbers and Ditch the Scales.
Weight. It’s a complex issue and I think we often oversimplify it. I can be guilty of this too. Working in weight management and eating disorders has shown me that the numbers on the scales do not always do what you expect them to do. You may be eating enough for weight gain and just […]
Mealtime Guidelines for Eating Disorder Sufferers.
When you have an eating disorder or disordered eating it can lead to mealtimes becoming a stressful, hated time. For parents, carers, loved ones and friends it can become an anxious minefield. With everyone treading on eggshells, what should be a relaxing eating experience turns into an emotional melting pot. I’ve spent a number of […]
Healthy Eating for Anorexia Nervosa
I’ve worked in the field of eating disorders for about 10 years. It’s an area that both frustrates me and brings me to life. I find it challenging work, emotional at times and I have to constantly remember to celebrate every small thing. Yet I absolutely LOVE this work. In a world where obesity is […]
Binge Eating Tips
One of the problems with binge eating is that people get stuck in a vicious cycle where concern over shape and weight leads to dieting and restriction of food, this then leads to binge-eating which makes the person feel worse and so the cycle restarts Routined Eating Get into a routine of eating regular meals […]
What is Binge Eating?
This post was written for Slimsticks. One of the words that commonly comes up when talking about diets and weight loss is Binge. For many this means a one off slip/lapse or an over-indulgence. For others it’s a recurring cycle that they hate but are stuck in…. A binge is defined by the American Psychiatric […]