"Are you a “checker?” Do you constantly “check” your body to see if you look okay? For any sign of weight change?

Constantly scrutinizing yourself is a guaranteed path to unhappiness. “Checking” yourself means you are looking for, indeed seeking out, flaws and problems, whether real or perceived. Doing so has the impact of magnifying whatever is there, again whether real or perceived. You are actually teaching yourself to automatically look for and find problems. Eventually, the “flaws” become the only thing you see when you look at yourself.

Checking can cause you to miss out on life. Do you hold yourself back because your body does not measure up?

What would you be noticing or experiencing in life if you were not checking?

Exerpted from The Body As Home, Stay Attuned Ezine.

For You!

Recovering from disordered eating, and especially an eating disorder, is a difficult and time-consuming process. As we develop this website, we will add tools and information to help you towards your recovery. Check back often.

One question we are often asked is, "Is it possible to fully recover from an eating disorder?" The answer is 100%, unequivocably, YES! Let us help you on your journey to the freedom around food, eating, and body image that you so richly deserve.

But I'm Even Not Sure I'm 100% Onboard

Those working to recover from eating disorders often feel much ambivalence and vacillate between stages of recovery as they move forward. To get an idea of what stage you are in, complete What Stage of Recovery Am I In?

Finding a Skilled Professional

If you have decided to seek treatment for disordered eating or an eating disorder, make sure the professionals you work with are skilled, highly skilled if possible, in this field. To help you find a skilled professional, check out Finding a Nutritionist Skilled in Treating Eating Disorders, written by Karin and excerpted from The Eating Disorder Sourcebook by Carolyn Coston.

 

Check back often to see what we have added for you. Meanwhile make sure to visit Gurze Books for more support, knowledge and guidance.

Dr. Karin Kratina, RD, LD/N, Director, Gainesville, FL
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