Whole Self Nutrition, LLC

08/07/2025

How to Cope with Weight Gain in Anorexia Recovery

While gaining weight during anorexia recovery is almost inevitably challenging, any distress it causes is a short-term and necessary part of the journey. As you work toward your body’s set point, you can work toward not only acceptance of your new body, but, eventually, even appreciation.

Caroline wrote this article for . Swipe through this post to learn about why weight gain is needed, why it can be challenging, and strategies for making it more manageable.

Head to the link in the bio to read the full article!

04/07/2025

I like to nerd out on the nervous system, as you'll see in my latest article for Equip. Thanks to Annyck Besso, Maura Fowler & Gina Mateer, RD,LD,CEDRD-S for your insight!

This article includes:

What exactly is the nervous system?

How nervous system dysregulation can impact eating disorder recovery

How to regulate your nervous system during and outside of mealtimes

Resources for nervous system regulation

The state of your nervous system can play a role in disordered eating behaviors. Learn how nervous system regulation can support recovery and overall well-being.

01/07/2025

Despite the stereotype around eating disorders only effecting cisgender women and girls, of people currently living in the US, 4.07% of males (6.6 million people) had experienced an eating disorder at some stage of their lifetime.

Eating disorders do affect a significant amount of women but it’s important to discuss that men and the LGBTQ+ community also experience eating disorders. Due to this many men live with undiagnosed eating disorders or struggle to get help due to the lack of acknowledgement.

Sources
 https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2013-004342

https://doi.org/10.1017/s0033291719000898

 https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/striped/report-economic-costs-of-eating-disorders/

24/06/2025

Another great article Caroline wrote for !

This article talks about the importance of continuing exposures at home after treatment for ARFID. In this article you’ll find why you need to continue food exposures and how to continue along with a list of ARFID resources.

Swipe through this post to see the highlights and head to the link in our bio to read the full article➡️

23/06/2025

Check out my latest article for Equip! Thanks to Ana Pruteanu, MS, RDN, CEDS-C, LDN, Michelle Jones, and Tracy Colin, MS, RD for your expert insight.

https://equip.health/articles/treatment-and-recovery/arfid-food-exposures-at-home

In this article:
Why you need to continue food exposure work after ARFID treatment
How to continue food exposures at home, according to experts
ARFID resources

It's important to continue food exposures even after formal ARFID treatment ends. Explore expert-recommended strategies to maintain momentum and build on the progress you made during treatment.

17/06/2025

Weekly reminder that you’re allowed to take up space always 🫶🏼

04/06/2025

My latest article for Equip is about eating out in recovery. Thanks Brianna De la Cruz and Shira Feldman for your insight! The article covers:
Why eating out can be so hard in recovery
Why it’s important to practice going to restaurants during treatment
Tips to manage going out to eat
How loved ones can support someone in recovery at restaurants

Going out to eat at restaurants can be one of the hardest challenges during eating disorder recovery. Learn why it feels challenging, why it’s so important, and strategies for coping or helping a loved one cope.

03/06/2025

Part 3 of how yoga can support eating disorder recovery⬇️

Over the past few posts we’ve highlighted the benefits of yoga during eating disorder recovery and also the risks. Today we’re talking about how those in recovery can start yoga safely.

Head to the link in our bio for the full article on the blog and some great resources to support your yoga journey.

30/05/2025

Thanks to Ashley Broadwater for including me in your HuffPost article!

“If you’re under-eating, your body doesn’t have enough energy to use for all of its processes, including hair and nail cell growth and regrowth,” said RD Caroline Young, owner of Whole Self Nutrition. “Under-eating can also lead to nutritional deficiencies, which can negatively impact hair and nail growth.”
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Dermatologists and RDs share the answer — and you’re probably going to like it.

30/05/2025

I recently wrote an article for Equip about yoga in ED recovery. This is a topic near and dear to my heart, and I'm excited to share it. Thanks to Amanda Marks, LPC at Resilient Counseling, Jennifer Womer Kreatsoulas & Maris Degener for your insight!

The article includes:
Benefits of yoga in eating disorder recovery
What is yoga therapy vs “regular” yoga?
Potential risks of practicing yoga in recovery
When to incorporate yoga in eating disorder recovery
How those in recovery can start yoga safely

Yoga can be a powerful tool in eating disorder recovery—but you need to approach it carefully and mindfully. Learn more about the benefits and risks of yoga for people with eating disorders.

30/05/2025

I recently updated an article for Equip about how to cope with gaining weight in recovery from anorexia. Check it out at the link below.

The article includes:
Introduction to weight gain in anorexia recovery
Why you need to gain weight in anorexia recovery
Why weight gain can be so challenging
Strategies for making weight gain more manageable
Working with professionals
Tracking progress
Long-term acceptance and body appreciation
Frequently asked questions

Discover why weight restoration is a vital step in anorexia recovery and learn practical, evidence‑based strategies to manage the physical, emotional, and social challenges of gaining weight. Includes expert tips, FAQs, and guidance on building self‑compassion.

27/05/2025

In our last post, we highlights how yoga can support eating disorder recovery. Another important part of the conversation is the potential risks of practicing yoga in recovery.

Swipe through to read about it and head to the link in our bio for the rest of the article. Stay tuned for our next post about when to incorporate yoga and how those in recovery can start yoga safely.