115: Under eating is NOT a disorder…it’s your nervous system trying to create ORDER
· 29 min · Episode 115
Episode 115: Under eating is NOT a disorder…it’s your nervous system trying to create ORDER
Most people don’t understand the real reasons women struggle with under eating or restriction. It’s not a “dis-order”, but actually a brilliant attempt from your nervous system to create some regulation and “order”. In today’s episode, I’m breaking down exactly how under eating can create safety and how you can learn to eat “normally” again.
I discuss…
• Misconceptions about the reason women under eat or restrict • My own story of under eating • How to know if you’re under eating • 5 reasons why restricting feels safer to your system than regular nourishment: • How under eating can be GOOD for your nervous system • The fear of weight gain • Why women with gut issue tend to under eat • How nervous system dysregulation can make normal fullness feel like a threat • The addictive loop of under eating • How to be lean without under eating
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