EP 296.5: Terrified to Eat More, but Know You Aren’t Eating Enough? How to Gently Increase Your Portions in Eating Disorder Recovery✨
About this episode
Lindsey Nichol discusses how to overcome fear and anxiety related to increasing food intake during eating disorder recovery.
On the pod today, we're discussing a question from a sweet listener who wrote in and asked: "I know in order to find peace with food and fully embrace recovery, I must increase my food intake and my portion sizes. However, I'm truly anxious and scared every time I think about this. How do I stick with it and make it a habit that builds momentum?" Sis, I adore this question — because I have been right there. If you're terrified to even think about increasing your portions, or you feel like you're already at capacity, I want you to know: you are right where you need to be listening to today's episode. It's okay to be afraid — you're about to do something brave We've been programmed by a culture where less is more. Dressing on the side. Don't drink your calories. You don't need those carbs. Everything is elimination, elimination, elimination. So of course it feels scary to go the other direction. When my dietitian first handed me my meal plan, I looked at it and thought, there is no way in H-E-double-hockey-sticks. Every fear flooded in. But here's the truth: it's okay to be afraid, because you're about to do something that is going to bring you future joy. This takes courage. And…
People in this episode
Host: Lindsey Nichol
Topics covered
- eating disorder recovery
- food intake
- portion sizes
- anxiety
- self-acceptance
- courage
Keywords
- eating disorder
- recovery
- food anxiety
- portion control
- self-care
- nutrition
More episodes of Her Best Self with Lindsey Nichol | Eating Disorder Recovery Podcast — Less Food Noise. More Life.
- EP 296: 'I Want to Recover, BUT I'm Scared' ~ The One Word Keeping You Trapped + What to Do Next
- EP 295: Exhausted from Fighting Food Thoughts Every Day? You're Closer to Shore Than You Think **Must Listen Fav!**
- EP 294.5: Can I Actually Recover From an Eating Disorder? Why Can’t I Just Eat Normally? What if I’m Too Far Gone?
- EP 294: Freedom Is When It Doesn't Scare You Anymore ~ Proof from My Beach Vacation That Recovery Is Possible✨
- EP 293.5: How Much of Your Day Is Spent Thinking About Food? The 4 Strategies That Change Everything **Must Listen Fav!**
- EP 293: When Your Body Doesn't Feel Like Yours ~ 8 Things That Help You Feel at Home Again in Your Skin
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