Why Eating Less to Lose Weight Can Backfire
Many people are told that eating less is the key to weight loss, but the body responds to under-eating with powerful adaptations that can slow metabolism, intensify hunger, and make eating feel difficult to regulate. This article explores the science behind these responses and explains why restrictive dieting is often unsustainable, offering a compassionate perspective on understanding and working with your body.
Eating Disorders as Coping Mechanisms: Understanding Without Judgment
Eating disorders are not just about food — they are often coping mechanisms developed in response to emotional pain and overwhelm. This blog explores eating disorders through a compassionate, non-judgmental lens and highlights how therapy can support healing.
Finding Peace with Food: Introducing the Binge Eating Recovery Intensive in Burnaby, BC
This blog introduces the Binge Eating Recovery Intensive in Burnaby, BC, a compassionate, assessment-based program designed to help individuals understand the emotional, behavioural, and restrictive patterns that drive binge eating. It outlines the step-by-step process, skills-building focus, HAES-informed approach, and personalized recovery roadmap that support meaningful, sustainable change.
Understanding “Food Noise” and How to Quiet the Constant Mental Chatter
Struggling with constant thoughts about food? Discover what food noise is, why it happens, and gentle strategies to calm intrusive eating thoughts and improve your relationship with food.
The Essential Role of Dietitians in Eating Disorder Treatment in Burnaby, BC
Dietitians are essential in eating disorder treatment, providing specialized nutritional rehabilitation, meal planning, and therapeutic support. This post explores evidence-based approaches like Health at Every Size and intuitive eating that help individuals heal their relationship with food. Registered Dietitians provide collaborative, individualized care for anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating disorder recovery.
Overcoming Binge Eating: A Compassionate Approach to Recovery
Binge eating is a very common challenge. The factors contributing to binge eating are often misunderstood. Learn about what causes binge eating, how to break the binge cycle and steps that move people toward recovery.