Joyful Movement: Embracing Spring Without Pressure
Joyful Movement: Embracing the Energy of Spring Without Pressure As the world shakes off the stillness of winter, the days grow longer, the air feels lighter, and movement begins to […]
Reintroducing Movement in Eating Disorder Recovery
Reintroducing Movement in Eating Disorder Recovery As you work to rebuild your relationship with food and your body, it may also be important to also explore your relationship with movement. […]
Five Ways to Make Movement More Enjoyable
Moving your body can feel like a chore. Or it could also bring up negative feelings if you have a history of overexercising or a problematic relationship with your body. Diet culture tells us that physical activity is a means to lose weight or alter our bodies. This mentality often results in these activities feeling more like a punishment or chore than a form of self-care. However, movement can be pleasant if you adjust your mindset toward it.
Incorporating Movement Into Eating Disorder Recovery
Exercise is unfortunately often seen as a punishment or a way to change your body. Because of this, many people with eating disorders have unhealthy or obsessive relationships with exercise and movement. Being mindful about how exercise makes you feel and finding new ways to move your body can be helpful as you’re embarking on this journey.