A big thanks to Nina at Help for Eating Disorder for sharing her Real Story of recovery with us today: I was always an active and athletic child… read 
Posts tagged dieting
Cabbage Soup, Master Cleanse, Zone, South Beach—How All These Diets Just Led to Binges
Has the Number on the Scale Ever Ruined Your Whole Day?
HealthyGirl.org reader Carly, 20, is having some trouble with her scale—as in, the number she sees on it in the morning is dictating her moods. Sound familiar? Yep,… read
Is it Possible to Lose Weight Without Slipping Back into Disordered Eating Habits?
I think the answer to that question is yes. But timing—timing is absolutely everything. Here’s a question from reader Heather, who’s wondering if she’s ready to deal with… read
Three Of The Best Body Image Tips (From a Body Image Blogger)!
No matter what your relationship to food and your body is, or if and where you are in the process of recovery, body image tips are always useful!… read
What To Do When Diets Stop Working
“For every diet there is an equal and opposite binge.” —Geneen Roth Most emotional eaters or binge eaters get to a point where their old faithful quick-fix—dieting—stops working.… read
What Does A Healthy Day of Eating Look Like?
When I was in my diet/binge mindset (from the ages of 15 to 25 or so), I thought there was one right way to eat. I believed down… read
When Did You Know You Had a Problem With Food?
Today we have a guest post from a lovely young woman named Lauren. She asks an interesting question…I’ll answer in the comments. Hope you do too. The bigger… read
Is It Possible To Focus on Weight Loss and Recovery At The Same Time?
This 20-year-old HealthyGirl.org reader asked me something all overweight overeaters have wondered at one time or another: Can I lose weight and get better at the same time?… read
If You've Ever Had a Problem With Food, This Girl's Story Will Make You Cry
I relate to just about every comment I read here on HealthyGirl.org—and to every email I get from readers. But once in a while, someone writes in with… read