Disordered Eating Support
Empower Your Journey, Heal Your Relationship with Food.
In today’s society, disordered eating may seem like a common behavior, often lying on a spectrum between "normal eating" and a clinical eating disorder. While it can share similar signs and symptoms with an eating disorder, disordered eating may occur less frequently or with less severity.
Disordered eating behaviors can include dieting, restrictive eating, compulsive eating, or irregular and inflexible eating patterns. These behaviors can disrupt an individual’s relationship with food and hinder overall well-being, even if they do not meet the criteria for a full-blown eating disorder.
Understanding Disordered Eating
The Impact of Dieting and Disordered Eating
Dieting and disordered eating can have significant negative effects on both physical and mental health. Restricting food intake can be particularly harmful, as it causes the body to lower its energy expenditure in response to starvation. Disordered eating often leads to feelings of guilt, shame, and failure, while dieting fails to account for an individual’s unique nutritional needs. This can result in low mood, extreme hunger, fatigue, and the development of poor physical and mental health.
However, it is entirely possible to change eating behaviors, even for those who have struggled with dieting or disordered eating for many years. With the right treatment and support, individuals can overcome disordered eating and rebuild a healthier relationship with food and their body.
How We Work Together to Change Dieting and Disordered Eating Habits
At Bloom Body & Healing, We work collaboratively to explore the underlying factors contributing to disordered eating behaviors, including emotional triggers, societal pressures, and past experiences. Our goal is to help you shift away from restrictive patterns and develop a balanced, sustainable approach to food and nourishment.
Through evidence-based therapies such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and other holistic methods, we guide you in challenging negative thoughts, cultivating self-compassion, and rebuilding trust in your body’s natural hunger cues. Together, we will work to transform unhealthy habits, reduce guilt and shame around food, and foster a healthier relationship with yourself and food.
With the right support, it is entirely possible to heal and move toward a life of freedom and wellness, free from the cycle of dieting and disordered eating.