To all my friends who suffer with EDs
With the holidays in a few weeks, I wanted to remind you of something.
You’re a wonderful little bean, please remember that. Also, please remember you are loved and cared about. You are worth taking care of yourself. ❤️
Eating is probably hard for you, no matter what please try your best to nurish your body.
If you’re struggling with eating, please try these ideas, I use some of them with little kids who are picky eaters, some are for big kids (modified for adults and teens):
Disclaimer: I’m not a doctor and I don’t claim to be. I just specialize in early childhood education.
Attempt a “no thank you” bite
“What the heck is a no thank you bite?”
I’m glad you asked! A no thank you bite is where you take one single bite. This is going to be the hardest part, because, you actually need to swallow that one single bite.
“What happens if I still don’t like it after the first bite?”
Then you give yourself permission to play with your food. You don’t have to eat anymore of it. You did your best and I’m so very proud of you! Thank you for eating one bite! 🎉
“But, I’m not 3. Why on earth would you suggest that?”
Playing with food is exposure to food. The more you are around it, the more likely you are to feeling more comfortable around it.
Not into the whole thank you bite idea? Not a problem!
Try a shake instead, if you’re not comfortable with solid foods.
That’s not your cup of tea, either? Again, no problem!
Turn meal time into a fun game
-What food group would you put them in, if you were asked to put them there? (this can be existing or newly invented categories!)
-How many bites do you want to attempt? Can you beat your record?
-What prize will you reward yourself with?
Cut food into bite-sized pieces, or have a loved one help you.
Eat a kid style meal while watching a favorite tv show or movie.
🍴Mac and cheese and chicken nuggets
🍴English muffin mini pizzas
🍴Almond flour coated cooked cod (for the health conscious person)
🍴 hamburgers, with or without a bun, add cheese if you want
Are you at a party and are trying not to be rude when offered something to eat?
Attempt a no thank you bite, if you just can’t do it, descreetly grab a napkin to put it in and toss it away.
🎀 It’s ok to also say you ate before coming and that you aren’t very hungry.
Holidays are full of food and merriment, but you don’t have to force yourself to eat all the time. Eat as you are comfortable.
Don’t feel bad about not liking to eat anything. All I ask is that you try your best to take care of yourself. I love you, no matter what.
Things to take away from this post is:
❤️ You’re worth the effort of trying to eat.
⚡ Food gives your body energy throughout the day.
🙅 Try one bite. If you don’t like it, you’re not required to eat more of it.
🎮 Make it a fun experience, it’s definitely not a punishment to eat. Everyone has to. ❤️
🏆Reward your efforts! Eating is a good thing!
I love you friends! Please be safe!
Do not interact if ana, pro-ana, thinspo. I’m encouraging eating, not the other way around.
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