Disordered Eating
Working towards a positive relationship with food
Disordered eating can develop gradually and often shows up through ongoing struggles with food, dieting cycles, or feeling unsure how to eat in a way that feels balanced and sustainable.
Many people experiencing disordered eating do not meet the criteria for an eating disorder, but still feel that food and eating are taking up more mental space than they would like. Support can help bring clarity, structure and a more supportive approach to nutrition.
You’re not alone if…
You might relate to disordered eating if:
You feel stuck in cycles of dieting, breaking food rules and “starting again”
You have strict food rules or feel guilty after eating certain foods
Eating sometimes feels out of control
You feel unsure how to eat regularly or adequately
Food, calories and/or body image take up a lot of mental energy
You often feel caught between trying to be “perfect” with food and feeling like you’ve gone off track
These experiences are more common than many people realise, and support can help create a more positive relationship with food.
What disordered eating can look like
Disordered eating can take many forms and may include patterns such as restrictive eating, skipping meals, cycles of overeating and restriction, rigid food rules, or anxiety around certain foods.
Over time, these patterns can make eating feel confusing, stressful or disconnected from your body’s natural cues.
How a dietitian can help
Working with a dietitian can help you develop a clearer and more sustainable approach to eating.
This may include:
Building more consistent meal and snack patterns
Understanding how much food and energy your body needs
Reducing rigid food rules
Developing confidence around everyday eating
Understanding hunger, fullness and body signals
Navigating social eating or busy routines
Moving away from all-or-nothing thinking around food
The focus is on creating habits that support both your health and your relationship with food over time.
Appointments provide a supportive space to explore your experiences with food and develop practical strategies that fit your lifestyle.
Rather than focusing on quick fixes, the goal is to build sustainable habits that feel achievable and realistic for your lifestyle.
What working together might involve
Getting Started
You don’t need to have everything figured out before your first appointment.
If you feel that food or eating patterns are becoming stressful or confusing, dietetic support can help you work towards a more balanced and sustainable approach to nutrition, and a positive relationship with food.
Book an appointment or reach out if you’d like to learn more about how this support might look for you.