Share
Food is central to our day-to-day life and well-being.
Social environments and friend groups that emphasize appearance and constantly discuss dieting create vulnerability.
Eating fast while multitasking or standing up exacerbates these problems.
It can impact the relationship with those around us too, she notes.
Chronic, long-term dieting or weight cycling can potentially contribute to metabolic dysfunction.
Nutritional health may suffer from either restriction or overeating behaviors.
Social connections can deteriorate as individuals avoid food-related gatherings or situations that deliberately involve a lot of food.
Avoid language that sounds accusatory or judgmental.
Offer specific support like finding professional resources or accompanying them to appointments.
Be prepared for resistance, as awareness can be frightening, and taking action is challenging.
Most importantly, stay supportive irrespective of their readiness or willingness to change.
This process often requires doing the hard work of uncovering deeper beliefs about worthiness and control.
For many, working with an eating coach and learning mindful and intuitive eating practices can be very helpful.
Being in communities that emphasize body diversity and reject diet mentality can be healing spaces during recovery.
Check out the results:
