All posts by Victoria Charters

Contrary to popular belief, eating disorders is a male issue, not just a female issue. According to the National Eating Disorder Association, “one in three people suffering from an eating disorder is male”. So why is this not talked about? Men are less likely to seek treatment when struggling w...

You don’t have to bring down every other woman or separate your womanhood from your identity to declare your own uniqueness!  Your feminine attributes should not inhibit but should strengthen your own greatness....

Eating disorders are very misunderstood by the general population. There are certain stigmas that come to people’s minds when you hear “eating disorder”, many of which are simply untrue and frankly, just rude. Here are some stigmas that I have come across as a professional in the mental health...

I love working in the mental health field, specifically eating disorders! I preach the importance of self-care, but sometimes fall short on practicing it myself! I love to cook, but sometimes just don’t feel like I have time to go to the grocery store, prep the meal, and cook especially if I am ju...

The purpose of mindful eating is to reconnect to the joy of eating by becoming aware of your thoughts, emotions, feelings, and behaviors associated with the eating experience. Mindful eating helps identify the causes to eat (am I hungry or am I bored?), what am I in the mood for (sweet or salty?), h...

The purpose of mindful eating is to reconnect to the joy of eating by becoming aware of your thoughts, emotions, feelings, and behaviors associated with the eating experience. Mindful eating helps identify the causes to eat (am I hungry or am I bored?), what am I in the mood for (sweet or salty?), h...

Considering a fad diet? Remember, there’s a reason they’re called “fad diets.” Foods or pills don’t magically burn fat. No products will miraculously melt fat while you watch TV or sleep. Looking for long-term weight loss? Fad diets aren’t your answer, and they co...

What’s the most common eating disorder in the United States? No, it’s not Anorexia or Bulimia— it’s Binge Eating Disorder (BED), the newest addition to the DSM-5. BED is a potentially life-threatening condition characterized by recurrent episodes of eating large quantities of food over a...

Eating disorders, affecting over 30 million Americans each year, stand as significant mental health concerns. Misunderstandings and societal stigmas around conditions like anorexia, bulimia, binge eating, body dysmorphia, and broader disordered eating hinder those in need from seeking support. Knowl...