How should weight be monitored during eating disorder recovery? Is open weighing better than blind weighing — and does it actually matter whether you know the number on the scale?
In this episode of Food is Food, Talia is joined by eating disorder dietitian Beth to unpack the complicated topic of weighing and weight monitoring in recovery. They explore the pros and cons of open and blind weighing, when one approach might be more helpful than another, and why the “right” approach can change throughout recovery.
What You’ll Learn:
How open weighing and blind weighing work — and the potential benefits and challenges of each
Why blind weighing can be particularly useful during the earlier stages of recovery or when weight fluctuations are triggering eating disorder thoughts and behaviours
How open weighing can become a useful exposure or behavioural experiment later in recovery
Why BMI and fixed target weights don't tell the whole story when it comes to individual health and recovery
How to set boundaries around weighing and unsolicited weight or nutrition advice in medical appointments
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