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The Binge Restrict Cycle: How Dieting Causes Binge Eating
Many people don't realize that intense cravings and the out-of-control-around-food feeling aren't a result of "food addiction" or some inherent flaw. The vast majority of the time, they stem from what experts call the restrict-binge cycle, or the binge-restrict cycle....
How Noom Targets People in Eating Disorder Recovery
If you follow me on Instagram or Twitter, you might know that I’ve done lots of research into Noom. It’s a popular “wellness” app that aggressively markets itself as anti-diet, while also marketing itself as a great way to lose weight. In recent weeks, I've heard from...
Can You Be Addicted to Sugar? Here’s The Truth.
Lots of people talk about "sugar addiction." But here's the truth: You can't be addicted to sugar. You might feel addicted to sugar. First, let me say: It's possible to feel addicted to sugar. If you typically try to restrict sugar or avoid sugary foods, there are two...
How to Eat Intuitively When You Don’t Trust Your Intuition About Food
I get lots of great questions about intuitive eating and Health at Every Size, but there's one that sticks out: How to eat intuitively when I don't trust my intuition about food? It's one that I've heard a few times recently. And, it's an excellent question! Intuitive...
How to Spot a Nutrition Scam: 4 Red Flags to Look For
There's so much bad nutrition and wellness advice out there. (I mean, diets don't work. Right off the bat, any weight loss program is ultimately a scam.) Sometimes it's obvious: Celery juice won't cure cancer (shameless plug for a HuffPost article I wrote). But...
How Does Diet Culture Really Make You Feel?
Don't think you engage with diet culture? Think again. How many “wellness” influencers do you follow on social media? How many “wellness” or “healthy eating” articles do you read in a week? If you’re like most people (at least, most people who identify as female) it’s...
Free Intuitive Eating Course
Looking for a free intuitive eating course? Whether you’re new to the anti-diet approach or you’ve been trying to work towards intuitive eating for a while, our 5-Day Intuitive Eating Starter Course is a great start for anyone who’s tired of obsessing over “wellness” and constantly struggling with food and body acceptance.