Entries by Kathryn Hansen

Eating the Way You “Should”

Are you constantly telling yourself that your eating should be a certain way? Do you believe you should never eat over a certain amount? Do you think you should or should not be eating certain foods or at certain times? When you have a lot of “shoulds” around eating, it creates pressure and stress each […]

Eat Whatever You Want, Whenever You Want?

The idea of eating “whatever you want, whenever you want” is an often-discussed topic in the eating disorder recovery space. Some use this directive to encourage people to give up food restriction and food rules, and others speak out against the idea of eating “whatever you want, whenever you want,” saying that it’s unrealistic or […]

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