Living with Anorexia Nervosa in a Larger Body: Society's Ignorance

Anorexia nervosa is often associated with extreme thinness, but the reality is that this eating disorder can affect individuals of all body sizes, including those in larger bodies.

Eating Disorder SupportIsabella OsmondAugust 26, 2024anorexia nervosa, anorexia, eating disorder, eating disorder recovery, disordered eating, restriction, larger body, food restriction, food distress

The Importance of Fats

Often the most feared and demonised macronutrient in those with eating disorders, fat. Let’s talk about why it is important and how can you tell if you are lacking in dietary fats.

Eating Disorder Support, MacronutrientsIsabella OsmondJune 24, 2024Nutritional Support, nutritional therapy, nutritionist, eati, eating disorder, disordered eating, macronutrient, fats, lipids, hormone health

Low Blood Glucose: Signs and Symptoms

Low blood glucose levels are a commonly experienced in those with eating disorders (of all types). Dizziness, weakness and being hangry doesn’t sound too bad but, ignored, can easily slip into something far more dangerous.

Eating Disorder SupportIsabella OsmondJune 24, 2024Isabella Osmondeating disorder recovery, eating disorder, anorexia nervosa, binge eating disorder, binge eating, bulimia nervosa, Nutritional Support, blood glucose levels, low blood sugar

Diets: A Potential Gateway to An Eating Disorder?

Engaging in restrictive eating can create a slippery slope towards the development of disordered eating or, a full blown eating disorder. The constant focus on weight and what you are, or are not, allowed to eat along with rigid rules, and foods being labeled as “good” or “bad”, can set an individual on their path to developing an unhealthy relationship with food.

Eating Disorder SupportIsabella OsmondNovember 19, 2023restriction, eating disorder, diet industry, mood health, mental health, anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, disordered eating, eating disorder recovery

The Importance of Carbohydrates

Often demonised by the diet industry, carbohydrates are actually the unsung heroes of our daily diet, playing a crucial role in providing energy for our bodies. These macronutrients, found in foods like grains, fruits, and vegetables, are the primary fuel source for our muscles and brain.

Isabella OsmondNovember 19, 2023macronutrient, eating disorder, disordered eating, diet industry

To snack or not to snack?

Snacking gets a lot of negative press but what’s truly important is to look at why you are snacking and what your body is trying to tell you…

Eating Disorder SupportIsabella OsmondMay 3, 2020snack, Intuitive Eating, emotional eating, eating disorder, binge eating