Celebrating an Eating Disorder Recovery-Aligned Passover
Passover is a time of tradition, reflection, and family gatherings. It can also present unique challenges for those navigating eating disorder recovery.
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5 Tips to Navigate Body Dysmorphia
Many people with body dysmorphia become obsessed with things like weight, hair, or facial features. They might spend hours each day trying to “fix” the flaw or even go to extreme lengths, like cosmetic surgery.
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Brain Chemistry & Eating Disorders – What’s the Connection
No matter the cause, most people recognize that eating disorders can do serious damage to the body. Food restriction of any kind can lead to a weakened immune system, extreme fatigue, and an increased risk of disease. Eating disorders can also cause damage to your muscles, skin, and internal organs.
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The Impact of Social Media and the Rise in Eating Disorders
Another problem sometimes associated with social media is the rise in eating disorders. One study from 2020 found that young people who use social media are actually more likely to develop an eating disorder.
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Filtering Reality: The Dark Side of Social Media’s Beauty Standards
Filters that ‘enhance’ your appearance could be barriers to you having a positive body image.
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Dry: Why Hydration Matters This Summer
We sat down with Kelsey Riesbeck, RD, Director of Dietary Services at Lift Wellness Company, to learn how dehydration happens, who is most vulnerable, and how we can all do better in keeping hydrated and happy this summer!
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Body positivity feeling too lofty a goal? Embrace body neutrality instead.
Here in the heat and the heart of summer, some clients and community members have reported facing internal struggles with body image. We’ve listened to clients share their goals of achieving body positivity, and difficulties achieving this aim. The Lift team would like to introduce a new concept (or remind you of one you may have forgotten,) by suggesting our clients consider embracing body neutrality over body positivity.
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Binge Eating Disorder (For Parents)
Almost everyone occasionally finds comfort in food and overeats on occasion. This is totally normal and typical for the fast paced, stressful world that we live in today. Emotional eating can be a way of sometimes coping with stress and is part of normal life. On the other hand, individuals struggling with Binge Eating Disorder (BED) may experience this at a more frequent and extreme level.
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Weighing in on Holiday Stress & Food
The holiday season lies around the corner, and one dish is on the table for all: gathering with family! For many, family celebrations can be pretty stressful. Perhaps you have an aunt who comments on her latest fad diet, or a grandparent who tries to connect by goading and body shaming. Or
