Part Two: Ruth Stuart-Leach on Eating Disorders at Every Size




The Eating Disorder Recovery Podcast show

Summary: <br> Eating Disorders at Every Size — yes, a person can have an eating disorder and be underweight. But, did you know a person can have an eating disorder and be overweight too?<br> In this second episode with Ruth Stuart-Leach you will hear the rest of our conversation about how adult eating disorder recovery success is possible at any age.<br> In this podcast we discuss:<br> <br> Eating disorders in men<br> The dangers associated with dieting in teenagers and younger children<br> The impact that a low level of calories and calorie restriction can have on your body<br> The link between obesity and dieting<br> Why ice cream is the ideal recovery food<br> Why your granny should be able to eat whatever the fuck she wants in her dotage<br> Diet culture, fashionable eating, and why eating to maintain a social image rather than pleasure may be bad for your health.<br> Diet in older age and end-of-life and why high calorie processed foods are perfectly acceptable in older people.<br> The role of processed foods as a nutritional aid in eating disorder recovery<br> <br> Links to eating disorder recovery resources discussed in the podcast<br> Ruth’s blog: <a href="http://amazonia-love.tumblr.com/">http://amazonia-love.tumblr.com/</a><br> <br> Ruth’s twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/Jandal_It">https://twitter.com/Jandal_It</a><br> You can also find more information on adults with eating disorders at Tabitha’s Website: tabithafarrar.com and follow her on Twitter @Love_Fat_<br>