by Lisa Rutledge | Nov 9, 2015 | Eating Disorders
Learn why eating more often can help with boosting energy levels and reduce binge eating. Have you struggled with eating often? What tips would you share with others to help them eat more frequently?Share your tips in the comments below!
by Lisa Rutledge | Jun 17, 2015 | Eating Disorders, Emotional Eating, Healthy Eating, Mindful Eating, Relationship with Food
Originally written in June 2015. Updated May 2020 I wrote this blog a while ago, however, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, I believe it is more relevant than ever. Sadly, rather than embrace an all foods fit mentality in this time of uncertainty, diet culture instead is...
by Lisa Rutledge | Apr 8, 2015 | Eating Disorders
Orthorexia nervosa is a serious problem. It is loosely defined as an obsession for healthy food. In extreme cases, starvation can occur if the person refuses to eat any food they deem “impure” or harmful to their health. The biggest catch is that what...
by Lisa Rutledge | Sep 6, 2013 | Eating Disorders, Mindful Eating
Although I help people every day manage their weight, I also work with people with eating disorders. My counseling techniques do change depending on my client but one thing always remains the same: extreme dieting is bad. Understanding the difference between normal,...
by Lisa Rutledge | Aug 10, 2013 | Body Image, Eating Disorders
There are a few ways to screen for an eating disorder. One short and easy questionnaire is called the SCOFF. SCOFF is an acronym that is used to help people & professionals remember the specific questions. It is touted as being simple, memorable, easy to...
by Lisa Rutledge | Jul 29, 2013 | Eating Disorders
Eating disorders can be hard to understand. What seems like a straight forward “skewed vision of one’s body” is rarely this simple. Providing a fridge full of good food or begging people with an eating disorder to “just eat!” very rarely works. No...
