Trusting the Process: The Role of Nutrition and Support in Recovery

For those struggling with an eating disorder, the idea of changing eating habits can be paralyzing, often hindering the pursuit for help.     

In this episode, Deena credits treatment for transforming her perspective on food, body image, and exercise. She emphasizes the importance of small steps and encourages others on their recovery journey to remember support is available. 

In this episode, you also hear: 

• Reframing food as nourishment vs. the enemy  

• Tips for increasing self-acceptance  

• Exercising with intention to enhance well-being  

 

Must-listen moments:  

[00:03:36] If I come across something today where I fear something, it's usually a sign to me. If it's something that I just can't get out of my head, that it's something I need to face. And usually when I face it, most times it's not as bad as I think it's going to be in my mind and I get through it. 

[00:06:10] I want to enjoy my life. I lost ten years of my life, and that eating disorder stole it from me, and I don't want to lose any more.  

[00:11:05] I have to be very intentional about what I choose to do as exercise, because the things I choose in my life now affect my family, my husband, my children, everyone around me. 

 

Thank you for listening. Whether you’re suffering from an eating disorder or you’re a caring friend or family member, we’d love to hear from you via email at eatthatfat@gmail.com 

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