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Evolve Wellness Group @evolvewellness.bsky.social · 1d

When diet culture meets hormonal changes and ageism, it creates conditions for "menorexia" — but it often looks like wellness trends, making it easy to miss.

Bodies are meant to change.

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'Menorexia' Is Quietly Affecting Many Adults In Midlife— Here’s What Doctors Aren’t Telling You

Midlife adults are prone to this disorder, especially women.

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Evolve Wellness Group @evolvewellness.bsky.social · 7d

Tired of your life being consumed by thoughts about food? Our "Stop Bingeing, Start Living" course gives you proven strategies to break free from disordered eating.

• Self-paced
• Supportive
• Designed to transform your relationship with food

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Evolve Wellness Group @evolvewellness.bsky.social · 12d

Breaking isolation is often the first step toward healing. Group therapy provides a safe space to share experiences, challenge distorted thoughts, and learn from others. Our women's eating disorder recovery group starts soon—reach out to learn more.

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Evolve Wellness Group @evolvewellness.bsky.social · 15d

Eliminating diet culture & weight stigma requires diverse perspectives and respect for all bodies. Embrace diversity for true inclusivity.

#WeightStigmaAwarenessWeek #WSAW25 #WSAW #BodyAcceptance #EatingDisorderSupport #BodyPeace @alliancefored.bsky.social
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Evolve Wellness Group @evolvewellness.bsky.social · 21d

It's wonderful that you are exploring different modalities! Healing is such a personal journey, so being open to trying different approaches is a great way to find what works for you.

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Evolve Wellness Group @evolvewellness.bsky.social · 21d

In our binge eating recovery course, you’ll learn the evidence-based steps to end the cycle of shame and regain trust in your body, led by a licensed therapist who’s helped hundreds recover.
Enroll now and start healing.
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Evolve Wellness Group @evolvewellness.bsky.social · Sep 6

Instead of focusing on weight gain, let's engage students in conversations about what it means to respect their bodies. Rather than focusing on weight, let's emphasize rest, joyful movement, eating a variety of foods, managing stress, and maintaining healthy relationships.

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We Need to Eliminate the Term ‘Freshman 15’

As college students head back to campus, Mallary Tenore Tarpley writes about why the term ‘Freshman 15’ is harmful.

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Evolve Wellness Group @evolvewellness.bsky.social · Sep 6

The reality is that it's normal for people aged 17 to 20 to gain some weight as they transition into adulthood. To stigmatize or pathologize it by fearmongering with ideas like the "freshman 15" contributes to body dysmorphia and disordered eating.

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Evolve Wellness Group @evolvewellness.bsky.social · Sep 6

Today, this type of fatphobic content is even more pervasive online. The medium has changed, but the underlying message remains the same: our worth is predicated on our ability to maintain—or lose—weight.

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Evolve Wellness Group @evolvewellness.bsky.social · Sep 6

The term "freshman 15" is believed to have first emerged in the August 1989 issue of Seventeen magazine, which featured a cover story about how to “fight the Freshman 15” and “avoid the first-year fat attack.”

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Evolve Wellness Group @evolvewellness.bsky.social · Aug 26

"In some ways, that push for full recovery can actually leave some people feeling defeated."

#resilience #hope #recovery #perfectionism #eatingdisorders #restorativenarratives #grace @npr.org @aliciagarceau.bsky.social

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A writer learns to embrace her imperfect recovery from an eating disorder

In a new book, Mallary Tenore Tarpley says she's learned to reject perfectionism when it comes to recovery and accept her slip-ups as part of a messy "middle place" between sickness and health.

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Evolve Wellness Group @evolvewellness.bsky.social · Aug 26

"We know people with eating disorders often share the same temperament traits—& one of those traits is perfectionism. There's a lot of black-&-white thinking, & that can really be detrimental because it feels like, well, if full recovery is perfection, I'm never going to get there, so why even try?"

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Evolve Wellness Group @evolvewellness.bsky.social · Aug 26

In her new book, "Slip: Life in the Middle of Eating Disorder Recovery," Mallary writes about the value she has found in inhabiting what she calls a "middle place" in recovery. "It enables me to give myself grace and to not be so hard on myself."

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Evolve Wellness Group @evolvewellness.bsky.social · Aug 26

A turning point in journalist Mallary Tenore Tarpley's eating disorder recovery came when she did some work around restorative narratives—stories that highlight resilience and hope. This helped her begin to reframe her thinking, embrace imperfections, and normalize "slips" in her recovery.

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Evolve Wellness Group @evolvewellness.bsky.social · Aug 20

Whether you’re experiencing career shifts, redefining identity as an empty nester, adjusting to emotional & physical changes of peri/menopause, or working through body image concerns, this group offers a supportive, therapeutic space to explore & process.

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Evolve Wellness Group @evolvewellness.bsky.social · Aug 20

This virtual weekly therapy group is designed for women aged 40 and older who are navigating the complex, often overlapping transitions of midlife.

Renew & Rise: A Process Group for Women 40+

Please use the form below to submit your interest in the group. Next, we will follow up with you via your preferred method of communication to update you on the group status and to schedule a free int...

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Evolve Wellness Group @evolvewellness.bsky.social · Aug 20

Group therapy can be an incredibly supportive space to heal as you create authentic relationships with peers who also have a desire to recover and create more balance in their lives.

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Evolve Wellness Group @evolvewellness.bsky.social · Aug 16

"CFT offers a unique lens through which to understand the psychological processes underlying body image concerns and eating disorders by examining the interplay between three interconnected systems: the threat system, the drive system, and the soothing system."

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Body dissatisfaction, stigma and eating disorders: a scoping study on the role of compassion focused therapy

Despite Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT) being the gold standard for treating eating disorders (ED), approximately 50% of patients do not see significant results. Increased body-related stigma in s...

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Evolve Wellness Group @evolvewellness.bsky.social · Aug 16

Compassion-focused therapy (CFT), which emphasizes a compassionate self-approach, might be a suitable alternative to CBT, focusing more on body image acceptance and potentially breaking the shame-cycle caused by stigma.

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Evolve Wellness Group @evolvewellness.bsky.social · Aug 16

Although cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is considered the gold standard in care for eating disorder recovery, approximately 50% of clients do not see significant results, according to this meta analysis.

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Evolve Wellness Group @evolvewellness.bsky.social · Aug 7

This course will:
Teach you how to listen to your body cues
Transform the way you think about food & your body
Help you learn how to rewire your brain to overcome urges
Strengthen your mind-body-soul connection
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Evolve Wellness Group @evolvewellness.bsky.social · Jul 30

Eating out when you're recovering from an eating disorder can bring up anxiety, guilt, and fear. Whether it’s an unfamiliar menu, fear of judgment, or a loss of control over ingredients and portions, dining out can be overwhelming. Here are some tips.

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Eating Out in Recovery: Tips for Managing Menus, Choices, and Triggers | Evolve Wellness Group - San Francisco Eating Disorder Therapy

Eating out can be a joyful, social experience. But in eating disorder recovery, it can also bring up anxiety, guilt, and fear, especially in the early stages. Whether it’s an unfamiliar menu, fear of ...

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Evolve Wellness Group @evolvewellness.bsky.social · Jul 24

Healing your disordered eating doesn't mean having to put your life on hold. We've created an online course that will support you in reaching your recovery goals from the comfort of your home.
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Evolve Wellness Group @evolvewellness.bsky.social · Jul 18

Find your recovery community this summer ☀️

We are now enrolling for Renew & Rise, a process group for women 40+.
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Evolve Wellness Group @evolvewellness.bsky.social · Jul 16

“Most importantly, eating enough encourages sustainable fat loss from a well-fed, efficient body, not one that is depleted and holding onto energy for survival,” says Evolve's Nicole Klawitter, RD.

#nutrition #dietitian #muscle #wellbalanceddiet #sustainablefatloss
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Experts Say Eating More Might Actually Help You Lose Weight—Here’s How

Exactly how much is "enough" for women to eat to experience weight loss and build strength? Registered dietitians spell it out for us.

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