You don’t have to be underweight to have a serious eating disorder. Learn why eating disorders occur across all body sizes, what atypical anorexia can look like, and why behaviors and symptoms matter more than a number on the scale.

What can the Dutch Hunger Winter teach us about dieting? Explore how the body adapts to restriction and why hunger, cravings, food preoccupation, and weight regain are biological responses rather than failures of willpower.

If your doctor keeps bringing every concern back to weight, you deserve better. Learn practical scripts for setting boundaries, asking for better care, and knowing when it may be time to switch providers or file a complaint.

If you’ve ever wondered, “Am I sick enough to deserve help?” you’re not alone. Many people delay eating disorder support because they believe their weight, labs, or level of functioning are not “bad enough.” In this post, we unpack why eating disorders are not defined by body size and why you do not have to reach a breaking point to qualify for care.

Food rules can create guilt, fear, and constant second-guessing around eating. Learn how to challenge the food police and build a more peaceful relationship with food.

Recovering from an eating disorder is challenging enough, but when a loved one is dieting, tracking food, or talking about weight loss, recovery can feel even harder. If this situation feels triggering or overwhelming, you are not failing. In this article, we explore why loved ones’ dieting can disrupt recovery, how the ARMS Attuned Representational Model of Self helps explain these reactions, and practical, compassionate strategies to protect your healing while living in an imperfect environment.