Shelly Bar MD

23/07/2025

Low calorie bars

They’re convenient, sure—but not without consequences when misused or overused.

What seems like a quick fix, when used regularly, can leave your body feeling off balance: throw off digestion, mess with your natural signals, and slow the healing process for those recovering from disordered patterns.

While occasional use is fine, balance matters—your body needs more than a snack.

18/07/2025

Your body isn’t trying to sabotage you—it’s trying to protect you the only way it knows how.

Recovery means gently teaching it new ways to feel safe.
Every small act of nourishment is a neurological reset.

17/07/2025

Sometimes, it’s not your body looking back. It’s your fear, perfectionism, or pain.

This is a disorder that distorts not only your reflection, but your reality.

It tells you:
“You’re too much.”
“You’re not enough.”
Sometimes both.
And yet, you continue.
You keep showing up.
You keep fighting.
Because mirrors don’t tell the whole story.
You do.🤍🫂

12/07/2025

Because care should meet 𝘺𝘰𝘶 where you are. ☕💻

Whether you're managing medications or monitoring progress, our telemedicine tools make it possible to receive quality care from the comfort of your home.

🩺 Explore our Telehealth materials at:
👉 https://www.myclearstep.com/

📅 Ready to take the next step? Schedule a consultation through our website link in our bio.

11/07/2025

Healing, Anywhere You Are 🌍💬

Eating disorder recovery doesn’t have to fit into one box. Research shows that combining telemedicine and in-person care offers the best of both worlds—support that’s effective, flexible, and accessible.

📚 Studies from 2022–2025 indicate: Hybrid models can improve outcomes, boost engagement, and make recovery more sustainable.



References:
Novack, D., Woodside, B., & Olmsted, M. (2025). The hybrid space in eating disorder treatment: Toward a personalized approach to integrating telehealth and in-person care. Journal of Eating Disorders, 13(1), Article 211. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40337-025-01211-3

Anderson, K. E., Byrne, C. E., Crosby, R. D., Le Grange, D., & Kaye, W. H. (2021). Predicting dropout from telehealth cognitive-behavioral therapy for eating disorders during COVID-19: A retrospective cohort study. International Journal of Eating Disorders, 54(10), 1687–1696. https://doi.org/10.1002/eat.23625

López, C., Mitchell, J. E., Barakat, S., & Treasure, J. (2025). Effectiveness of tele-delivered enhanced cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT-E) for eating disorders: A multi-site clinical evaluation. medRxiv. https://doi.org/10.1101/2025.04.07.25325397

Linardon, J., Messer, M., & Fuller-Tyszkiewicz, M. (2022). A systematic review and meta-analysis of digital interventions for eating disorders: Impact on symptoms and comparison with traditional care. Behaviour Research and Therapy, 157, 104169. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.brat.2022.104169

09/07/2025

💡 Did you know? Studies show that when parents are actively involved in Family-Based Treatment (FBT), recovery outcomes for teens with eating disorders significantly improve.

FBT isn’t just therapy—it’s teamwork.💛👪



References:
Le Grange, D., Hughes, E. K., Fitzpatrick, K. K., Lock, J., & Loeb, K. L. (2023). Father involvement in family-based treatment for adolescent anorexia nervosa: Association with treatment outcomes. International Journal of Eating Disorders, 56(3), 404–412. https://doi.org/10.1002/eat.23979

Murray, S. B., Griffiths, S., Maguire, S., & Loeb, K. L. (2024). Meta-analysis of parent-focused and separated family-based treatments for eating disorders: A stronger case for non-conjoint models. Journal of Eating Disorders, 12(1), Article 18. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40337-024-00768-4

Anderson, K. E., Byrne, C. E., Le Grange, D., & Van Huysse, J. L. (2023). Telehealth-delivered family-based treatment for adolescents with anorexia nervosa: Evaluation of caregiver self-efficacy and weight outcomes. Journal of Adolescent Health, 72(5), 710–717. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jadohealth.2022.12.006

Stanford Eating Disorders Research Program. (2023). Multi-family parent-led telehealth treatment for adolescent eating disorders: Pilot outcomes. Stanford Medicine. https://med.stanford.edu/edresearch/news.html

04/07/2025

Celebration doesn’t have to be loud to be meaningful.

Sometimes the bravest kind of freedom is quiet, gentle, and just for you.❤️💙

Happy 4th of July! 🇺🇸

02/07/2025

Shaky, dizzy, or “crashing” after meals during recovery?

What you're experiencing might be postprandial hypoglycemia (low blood sugar after eating), a common and confusing part of eating disorder recovery.

In our latest blog, we break it down in simple terms:
⤷ Why it happens
⤷ What it means for your healing
⤷ How to support your body through it

Recovery is complex, but with understanding, it becomes a little more manageable.✨ 🩺

🔗 Read the full blog on the link below

Postprandial hypoglycemia—commonly referred to as low blood sugar after eating—is a lesser-known but significant concern for individuals recovering from eating disorders. Understanding how and why it occurs can help those in recovery better manage symptoms and support their healing journey.What ...

27/06/2025

Many individuals in eating disorder recovery hesitate to ask for support—not because they don’t need it, but because they fear being a burden (Wall et al., 2024).

Hearing this from someone you love is heartbreaking. But let it also be a call to action: your kindness, patience, and presence can make all the difference. Even just showing up means more than you know.

Be gentle. Be kind. Be someone safe.
Recovery is challenging—but no one should have to do it alone.🫂



📖 Reference:
Wall, P.L., Fassnacht, D.B., Fabry, E. et al. (2024). Understanding stigma in the context of help-seeking for eating disorders. Journal of Eating Disorders, 12, 126. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40337-024-01086-w

17/06/2025

"I didn’t think I could enjoy food again—then I laughed mid-bite, and something shifted."
-person in recovery

We carry this phrase with us, and we want to share it with you as a reminder: healing is possible. 🌱

This is one of the things we strive for, and it goes beyond meals—it's full psychosocial functioning.🧠👬

13/06/2025

It’s okay if things feel heavy right now.
Your interests, your joy—they’re still yours.
Seeking recovery doesn’t mean losing your identity. It means reclaiming it. 💛✨

11/06/2025

Eating disorders can affect individuals of ALL AGES ‼️

A recent NY Times feature highlights an alarming rise in midlife anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating—especially during menopause and life transitions. 💔

We must screen, listen without judgment, and provide recovery care tailored to older adults. 🗣️ 🤍

Read to learn how these disorders surface later in life and why we need to change the narrative. ⏩

Credits:
“Adapted from The New York Times, ‘Eating Disorders in Older Women’ (June 3, 2025)”

Reference:
Ellin, A. (2025, June 3). Anorexia in middle Age and beyond: A growing number of older women are seeking treatment for eating disorders. Many have struggled without help for decades. The New York Times. Retrieved June 9, 2025, from https://www.nytimes.com/2025/06/03/health/anorexia-older-women-eating-disorders.html