Summertime is here! This season can be so much fun, and brings many opportunities to make wonderful memories filled with watermelon, beach days, and 9pm sunsets. But for many, the heat, sweat, and lighter clothing this time of year can also bring on seasonal distress about body weight, shape, and size.
When most people picture someone with an eating disorder, they imagine a very thin person. Unfortunately, this stereotype has caused countless people to go without the life saving care they need. The truth is that eating disorders do not have a “look”. People in midsize and larger bodies can experience severe food restriction, intense fear of weight gain, overwhelming body image distress, and serious medical complications while being overlooked or even praised for behaviors that are signs of illness.
Finding eating disorder support can feel like a daunting task on its own. For many LGBTQ+ people, there is an added layer of uncertainty: Will I have to explain my identity? Will I be judged? Will this provider see the whole picture of what I’m experiencing? Will they prioritize my safety?
Pregnancy and the postpartum period bring about some of the most rapid and profound body changes a person can experience. For those with a history of disordered eating or a diagnosed eating disorder, these changes can be particularly challenging. Our mainstream medical system often exacerbates this stress by focusing heavily on weight changes during pregnancy. …
Hypothalamic refers to the hypothalamus, and amenorrhea means the absence of menstruation (typically for three months or longer). Hypothalamic amenorrhea, therefore, means the lack of a period due to hypothalamic dysfunction.The hypothalamus is often referred to as the body’s “thermostat”. It regulates our body temperature, our breathing, and in the case of hypothalamic amenorrhea, the hypothalamus controls the release of hormones from the pituitary gland that are necessary for menstruation.
At Lutz & Alexander Nutrition Therapy, we often hear from clients who feel exhausted and feel they have failed the “medical industrial complex.” In North Carolina, many people are accustomed to large hospital systems like Duke and UNC, where health is often defined by a number on a scale. This traditional approach, often called weight…
Welcome to the New Lutz & Alexander Nutrition Therapy Blog! We are excited to introduce our brand new blog, a space dedicated to providing valuable information and resources about nutrition and eating disorder treatment. As a team of expert Registered Dietitians specializing in eating disorders, disordered eating, and nutrition therapy, we are here to support…