How to Keep Going During Eating Disorder Recovery

How to Keep Going During Eating Disorder Recovery

Mental Resistance Training

We’re not talking barbells; we’re talking exercising your brain and rewiring negative neural pathways into positive ones. 

Daily Affirmations

Use affirmations that resonate with your recovery goals and repeat them daily. These can be as simple as "I am safe," "I am deserving of health," or "I choose freedom over fear."

Eating to Feel Good

Eat more of the foods that bring you energy than the ones that don’t. Soon, you will naturally gravitate towards those foods because you want to feel good. Then, food becomes your ally because you use it for a positive purpose: to feel healthy and alive!

Make Mealtime a Luxury

Making mealtime something that feels like a luxurious act of self-care will completely change how you view food and eating. Eating will become something that’s cherished because you view nourishment as a pause for self-love during your day.

Engaging in Community

Participate in support groups, online forums, or social media communities where individuals share their recovery stories and offer encouragement.

Daily Self-Care Exercises

Develop a set of self-care rituals to practice regularly. By prioritizing activities that bring you comfort and joy, you become kinder to yourself.