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08/04/2025

Let’s reject the “summer body” nonsense.

Your eating disorder might cling to those messages that say you need to shrink, sculpt, or earn your way into a swimsuit. Diet culture thrives on that pressure, especially this time of year.

But here’s the truth:
Every body is already a summer body.
Every body belongs at the beach.
That includes yours, just as it is right now.

You do not need to chase a different version of yourself to feel the sun on your skin or enjoy your own life.
Save this if you need the reminder 🌞💛

08/01/2025

Starting dinner the Portuguese way 🌍✈️

Local bread, sardine spread, lupini beans, olives, butter… and a cold Super Bock to go with it.

No food rules. Just presence, flavour, and that first-bite happiness 💚

07/28/2025

This is a heartbreaking reminder that food is not just fuel; it is essential for life.

Zhanna Samsonova, a wellness influencer who promoted an extremely restrictive raw vegan diet, passed away in 2023. Friends said she was avoiding medical care despite being seriously unwell.

While plant-based eating can be supportive when flexible and balanced, extreme restriction (especially over long periods) can quietly deplete the body. Nutrients like protein, iron, B12, and calcium are not optional. They are non-negotiable for keeping us alive.

It can be easy to lose touch with our body’s signals when we’re caught up in chasing an ideal, especially online. But health is never about extremes. Gentle nourishment, variety, and listening to your body matter more than any trend ever will.

If you’re feeling unsure about what or how to eat, or if food has started to feel complicated or stressful, support exists. You deserve care, not control.

RIP Zhanna 🕊️

07/25/2025

Never expected to enjoy whole fish, but I surprised myself! Solo meals on the road are their own kind of adventure. Eating in a new place, at a different time, with unfamiliar foods can feel a little awkward at first, but also deeply grounding. Travel gives you the chance to listen to your body in new ways, to eat when you're hungry, not when it feels “on schedule,” and to enjoy food for the experience, not perfection.

Instead of rules, it’s about connection, nourishment, and trust 🐟🥔🌍

07/23/2025

🏃‍♀️ Started with an 18-minute run that quickly turned into a walk-run thanks to a very ambitious amount of stairs.

🚲 Then biked across the city with lots of scenic stops for drinks, photos, and “wait, is this the right way?” detours.

🌊 Finished by not swimming at the beach because the sea was wild and windy and my body said nope.

No steps counted. No goals tracked. Just movement that matched my mood.

Summer can bring more movement, fresh routines, and moments that reconnect us with our bodies. But it doesn’t have to come with pressure to measure every step or calorie. Sometimes the most freeing thing is to not finish the triathlon and feel good about it anyway 💪

07/21/2025

☀️ Summer can be a beautiful time of year, but for many people with eating disorders, it also brings unique challenges. Shifts in routine, more food-focused gatherings, changes in environment, and rising body image pressure can make this season feel anything but carefree.

A few gentle reminders that can help:
🌻 Challenge yourself by stepping into the character of your recovered self if you can
🌻 Put blinders up… don’t trigger yourself by looking at other people (in person or on social media)
🌻 Try to keep a loose rhythm with meals and snacks
🌻 Wear what feels comfortable, not what social media says you should
🌻 Bring safe foods when possible, and take breaks during overwhelming moments
🌻 Choose rest when you need it and connection when you’re able

If you or someone you love is struggling, support exists. Early care can help. You deserve a summer filled with ease and connection, not fear 💚

07/18/2025

Grateful to be here, watching the sun set over the Tagus River, not caught up in thoughts about what I ate or how my routine has shifted. Just present. Just at peace 🌅💛

07/16/2025

Traveling during eating disorder recovery can bring up a lot. New foods, unstructured days, busy schedules, and unfamiliar environments can all feel a little overwhelming. But with a bit of planning and support, it’s possible to take care of yourself on the road.

Here are some tips to keep in mind:

✈️ Pack comfy clothes that feel like you
🧃 Bring snacks and water you actually enjoy
📍 Look up restaurants or grocery spots in advance
🗓️ Keep some structure in your days
💬 Do self check-ins or talk with a support person
📞 Stay connected to your care team if needed
💚 Be flexible but keep your needs in the picture
🤍 If you slip up, it’s not the end. It’s part of healing

You deserve to feel safe and supported, even away from home.

07/14/2025

There’s a growing trend online romanticizing the ultra-thin Y2K aesthetic, and many millennials are speaking out.

Those who lived through the original era remember how damaging these body ideals were. The pressure led to restriction, shame, and health risks that took years to heal from.

We can admire the fashion without repeating the harm. Bodies are not trends. You deserve nourishment, care, and respect at all times.

07/11/2025

Tallulah Willis recently opened up about how recovery has changed more than just how she feels inside. In a post reflecting on her experience, she shared photos of her hair before and after healing from an eating disorder.

At one point, her hair had become thin and fragile. She remembers using clips that couldn’t stay in place because there was nothing for them to hold onto. Now, she’s noticing the little things that signal strength returning, like the feeling of a bun on top of her head or the way her hair moves when she walks.

She says, “I didn’t value myself or my health, but I’m one of the lucky ones who made it to the other side.”
Hair thinning, breakage, and loss can be part of the body’s response to long periods without nourishment. For many in recovery, it becomes one of the first signs that the body is asking for care. And with time, rest, and enough fuel, it can also become one of the signs that healing is happening.

To those still in it, Tallulah says, “Keep going. I love u all.” 💚

Photo credit: Unique Nicole/Getty Images

07/09/2025

What does full recovery really look like?

It’s about healing your relationship with food, your body, and yourself.

Here are some signs you’re getting there (or already there) in both body and mind:

Physical recovery
💪 Restoring and maintaining a weight that supports your body
💪 Getting your period back (if applicable)
💪 Feeling more energy and fewer physical symptoms like cold hands, fatigue, or dizziness
💪 Staying hydrated without using water to suppress hunger
💪 Letting go of overexercising or movement that’s tied to guilt
💪 Sleeping better and digesting more comfortably

Behavioural and psychological recovery
🧠 Not counting calories or choosing foods only because they’re “low”
🧠 Including all food groups, even ones that used to feel “off limits”
🧠 Eating enough without needing to shrink portions into tiny bites
🧠 Making food decisions without spiraling
🧠 Feeling less anxious when others cook or choose the meal
🧠 Being able to rest, eat, and enjoy social situations
🧠 Not using water or exercise to “fill in” for meals
🧠 Seeing your body with more kindness and less judgment
🧠 Letting go of food thoughts taking up your whole brain
🧠 Accepting that being fully nourished is not a failure, it’s care

Recovery is possible, and it can feel like peace.

Where are you in your recovery, and what does recovery mean to you?

How do you know that you have some more work to do?

07/07/2025

🗽 New York State of Mind… and a slice in each hand

There’s something about sitting at a little table in the city, letting food be part of the fun instead of the thing you rush through or second-guess. This was about flavour, curiosity, and letting each bite just be what it was… delicious!

New York pizza, sunshine, and zero guilt. Just me, a plate of options, and the freedom to enjoy it.

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