ED vs. Recovery thoughts
True or False:
You were born with your eating disorder?
False!
Although for some, it might have started at a young age, we are not born with EDs
True or False:
This study was conducted by Ancel Keys in 1944 and COULD BE replicated today
FALSE!
This study is now considered 'unethical' and would not be approved by the IRBs.
True or False:
Biological factors include genetics, neurobiology, and socioeconomic status
False!
biological factors include genetics and neurobiology - does not include socioeconomic status
Approximately what year did the first diet book came out?
1558
How can you tell when the ED voice is speaking?
Hint: think about feelings
The ED voice is often mean, degrading, makes you feel bad/angry/sad.
Leaves you feeling uneasy inside
Who were the participants recruited for this study?
36 young men deemed exceptionally healthy and stable, both physically and psychologically.
What are the characteristics of Bulimia Nervosa?
Give me 2 of the 4 possible responses
- food: eating a large amount of food in a small period of time
- control: loss of control during binge
- behaviors: compensatory to cope with food intake
- fear: fear of weight gain
How did the Greeks define "fit" and "healthy"?
Having a healthy BODY and MIND
List some coping skills you can use when the ED voice is too loud
3 coping skills for all the points- no halfies
- Talking to someone about it
- Distractions (music, going outside, etc)
- Breathing
- Reality check/grounding
What did researchers discover with the Minnesota Starvation Project?
- Men (with no prior EDs) developed body image issues, urges and incidences of restriction and binging
- Increased irritability and brashness was also noted
What are some characteristics of anorexia nervosa?
Give me 3 answers to get credit
Name 3 negatives of diet culture
1. Prioritizes looks over health
2. Encourages ED behaviors (restricting, over exercise, etc).
3. Promotes unrealisitc beauty standards
How can you tell when the Recovery voice is speaking
Hint: more feelings!
Leave you feeling empowered, motivated, neutral/happy
What was the impact of this study?
Showed the effect starvation had on men even without having a history of eating disorders
Explain how food exposures work with ARFID
It's the idea that anxiety decreases over time with repeated exposures as comfort grows slowly
How is the diet industry worth so much and do diets ACTUALLY work?
It profits directly from self-hatred, body dissatisfaction, and the ongoing fear of aging and weight gain”
NOOOO diets don't actually work
While the ED voice will always be there, what do you have the power to do?
Hint: think "electricity"
"Dim the light setting"
By making recovery focused choices, the ED voice will be low and dim and barely noticeable
Give me 2 long-term implications/consequences the participants endured AFTER the study was completed.
Extreme binge eating, delayed weight normalization, slow return of strength, lingering food fixations
Participants in study exhibited similar symptoms to that of folks with AN
- underweight/significant weight loss, preoccupation with food/weight, body dysmorphia, compensatory behaviors, and amenorrhea (in women)
What's the difference between medical diets, cultural diets, and diet culture?
Must get all 3 to get the points
Medical diet: total amount of food individuals consume
Cultural: shared food habits and traditions
Diet culture: prioritizes thinness and appearance over health and well-being