"I Just Can't Decide What to Eat!" Food Decisions & Eating Disorders
When overcoming an eating disorder, food decisions can feel overwhelming. But what if you don’t actually have to decide?
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MY TWO BOOKS ARE AVAILABLE NOW...
ADDICTED TO ENERGY DEFICIT—YOUR NEUROSCIENCE BASED GUIDE TO RESTRICTIVE EATING DISORDERS
& AIMING For OVERSHOOT—THE HANDBOOK YOU NEED TO FULLY OVERCOME A RESTRICTIVE EATING DISORDER
Helly Barnes~
Professional Coach
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All About Restrictive Eating Disorders aka
An Addiction to Energy Deficit
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Helly Barnes
- Nov 19
- 9 min
Changing the Narrative - Eating Disorders Are Not a Fear Of Weight Gain!
This post challenges the view that restrictive eating disorders are primarily a fear of weight gain & provides an alternative explanation.
Helly Barnes
- Nov 12
- 5 min
What The Minnesota Starvation Experiment Teaches Us About Starvation Syndrome
The final post about the Minnesota Starvation Experiment covers its teachings about starvation syndrome, applying it to eating disorders.
Helly Barnes
- Nov 5
- 7 min
Relating the Minnesota Starvation Experiment to Restrictive Eating Disorders
Relating the Minnesota Starvation Experiment results to what it is to have a restrictive eating disorder and the process to overcome one.
Helly Barnes
- Oct 29
- 12 min
You Need to Know About The Minnesota Starvation Experiment Part One
If you have a restrictive eating disorder then you need to know about the Minnesota Starvation Experiment and its findings. Part one of two.
Helly Barnes
- Oct 22
- 14 min
Overcoming an Eating Disorder in Mid or Later Life - Part 2 - Partners & Spouses
Overcoming an eating disorder in your mid or later life and when you have a partner or spouse to consider can bring benefits and challenges.
Helly Barnes
- Oct 15
- 6 min
Self Identity & Overcoming an Eating Disorder
Self-identity is deeply affected by an eating disorder. Recovery means allowing in a sense of identity crisis to learn who you really are.
Helly Barnes
- Oct 7
- 11 min
Overcoming an Eating Disorder in 'Mid' or Later Life - Part 1 - Belief & Identity
A lot is written about overcoming eating disorders for young people but what if you are in mid or later life with 'adult' responsibilities?
Helly Barnes
- Sep 28
- 9 min
Overcome Restrictive Eating by Deliberately Eating To Gain
Eat to gain weight and eat to gain your life back when you overcome a restrictive eating disorder. This post explains why and how!
Helly Barnes
- Sep 21
- 9 min
The Power of Anger & Angry Eating in Overcoming an Eating Disorder
Anger is a forceful and valid emotion and can be powerful if directed in the right direction when you are overcoming an eating disorder.
Helly Barnes
- Sep 14
- 6 min
Are Eating Disorders a Choice?
Many people say that recovery from an eating disorder or even that having an eating disorder is a conscious choice. Is there truth in this?
Helly Barnes
- Sep 10
- 7 min
Suicide Prevention - Why it Matters & How To Help Reduce Suicide Rates
For World Suicide Prevention Day, a post about what can help to recognise those at risk and possibly help reduce suicide rates.
Helly Barnes
- Sep 3
- 8 min
The Pendulum-Swing Effect in Eating Disorder Recovery
Eating disorder recovery can feel like being on a pendulum where the eating disorder pulled you one way and you swing to the other 'extreme'
Helly Barnes
- Aug 26
- 6 min
Let's Talk About Poop & Restrictive Eating Disorders
Having a restrictive eating disorder and overcoming one will affect your poop and digestion. Tips to cope with these symptoms are provided.
Helly Barnes
- Aug 19
- 8 min
Linking The Evolutionary Theory & Addiction Model for Eating Disorders
Eating disorders and the ability of the brain to develop an addiction to energy deficit have an evolutionary explanation, explained here.
Helly Barnes
- Aug 13
- 6 min
Restrictive Eating Disorders DON'T Have a Size!
Restrictive eating disorders don't have a size. They are in fact more common in people who are not 'underweight' by BMI than those who are..
Helly Barnes
- Aug 9
- 5 min
Aim For Overshoot To Overcome an Eating Disorder? Introducing the Book
My second book, Aiming for Overshoot, is available to buy now. But why aim for overshoot when overcoming a restrictive eating disorder?
Helly Barnes
- Aug 4
- 7 min
Refeeding Syndrome & Complications from Overcoming a Restrictive Eating Disorder
A post to make you aware of risks from refeeding syndrome and the physical effects to overcoming a restrictive eating disorder you may face.
Helly Barnes
- Jul 28
- 7 min
Moderation to Overcome a Restrictive Eating Disorder & Addiction to Energy Deficit?!?
A dive into what a moderation approach to overcoming a restrictive eating disorder and addiction to energy deficit can look like.
Helly Barnes
- Jul 22
- 9 min
Abstain from a Restrictive Eating Disorder?!?
When you have an addiction to energy deficit, i.e. restrictive eating disorder, abstinence can be the most effective method to overcome it.
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