What Is Set Point Theory?

Explore Set Point Theory and how your body naturally regulates weight, which is crucial for understanding body acceptance and recovery from eating disorders.

What Is Body Checking?

Learn about body checking: its definition, signs, risks, and strategies to overcome it. Seek help to break free from harmful behaviors.

Movement In Eating Disorder Recovery

Discover how to approach exercise positively in eating disorder recovery. Focus on movement as self-care, not punishment.

How COVID-19 Has Impacted Eating Disorders

Discover how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted eating disorders. Increased isolation, social media influence, and lifestyle changes contribute to exacerbated symptoms.

Body Image Concerns In Boys and Men

Explore the often-overlooked realm of body image concerns in boys and men. Uncover insights into societal pressures, media influence, and strides toward acceptance.

Eating Disorders, Diet Culture, Body Image, Social MediaAmanda NussbaumJanuary 10, 2022eating disorder, body image, Men

Eating Disorders in Older Women

Learn about the prevalence, challenges, and treatment of eating disorders in older women. Understand the signs and symptoms for effective support and recovery.

Body Image, Disordered Eating, Mental Health, MotherhoodAmanda NussbaumJanuary 5, 2022eating disorder

What is RED-S (Formerly, Female Athlete Triad Syndrome)?

Learn about RED-S (Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport), formerly known as Female Athlete Triad Syndrome. Understand its impact on athletes and the importance of treatment.

Eating Disorders, Body Image, AthleticsAmanda NussbaumJanuary 3, 2022eating disorder, athletics, RED-S

How Diet Culture Impacts College Students

Discover the impact of diet culture on college students & learn how to stand against it. Understand its influence and its link to disordered eating and eating disorders.

Eating Disorders, Disordered Eating, Body ImageAmanda NussbaumDecember 28, 2021Diet Talk, College

Normalization of Eating Disorders In Social Media

In a society that worships diet culture and thin bodies, our recovery is often hindered due to the triggering content that we come across. This kind of content is especially prevalent on social media, and it reached a significant low in the early 2010s when multitudes of “pro-ana” blogs plagued the Internet. Unfortunately, these kinds of trends have become wildly popular again – this time on TikTok.

Body “Zoom” Dysmorphia – The Impact Zoom Has on Body Image

Discover the impact of "Zoom Dysmorphia" on body image and mental health. Learn how to manage stress and anxiety on video calls.

Navigating Motherhood In Eating Disorder Recovery

Discover tips for navigating motherhood in eating disorder recovery. Learn how to manage stress, body image, and wellness culture's impact while prioritizing your well-being.

Eating Disorders, Diet Culture, Body Image, Family, MotherhoodAmanda NussbaumNovember 22, 2021eating disorder, body image, Motherhood

What Is Disordered Eating?

Explore the signs, symptoms, and treatment options for disordered eating. Learn how to identify and overcome harmful behaviors around food and body image.

Diet Culture, Body Image, Disordered Eating, Mental HealthAmanda NussbaumNovember 18, 2021Diet Talk, eating disorder

THE BALANCE BLOG

Learn about body checking: its definition, signs, risks, and strategies to overcome it. Seek help to break free from harmful behaviors.

Discover how to approach exercise positively in eating disorder recovery. Focus on movement as self-care, not punishment.

Discover how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted eating disorders. Increased isolation, social media influence, and lifestyle changes contribute to exacerbated symptoms.

Explore the often-overlooked realm of body image concerns in boys and men. Uncover insights into societal pressures, media influence, and strides toward acceptance.

Learn about RED-S (Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport), formerly known as Female Athlete Triad Syndrome. Understand its impact on athletes and the importance of treatment.

Discover the impact of "Zoom Dysmorphia" on body image and mental health. Learn how to manage stress and anxiety on video calls.

Discover tips for navigating motherhood in eating disorder recovery. Learn how to manage stress, body image, and wellness culture's impact while prioritizing your well-being.