Christine Byrne
Eating disorder dietitian and journalist in Raleigh, North Carolina
There’s no getting around it: Eating disorder recovery is hard. It takes a mental, emotional, and physical toll. And, it can be really difficult to eat enough, or figure out what to eat, every single …
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If you’ve been learning about intuitive eating for a while, you’ve probably heard of gentle nutrition. Maybe your favorite anti-diet, intuitive eating accounts have posted about it. Maybe your friends …
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Anorexia nervosa isn’t the most common eating disorder. But it’s the oldest and (arguably) most talked-about diagnosis. And because of the complex mental, physical, and emotional aspects of the …
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Despite the fact that people are becoming more wary of dieting, fad diets are still everywhere. They’re just hiding undercover, calling themselves lifestyle changes. As a dietitian who …
Frankly, I have mixed feelings about eating disorder awareness in the media. On the one hand, of course more awareness is a good thing. It helps destigmatize eating disorders, and makes it more likely …
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Ultimately, intuitive eating helps end binge eating and other disordered behaviors. But at first, intuitive eating can feel pretty binge-y. Especially if you've been restricting for years! Here's why …
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