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Compassionate Online Meal Support Groups for Eating Disorders with Expert Dietitian Nutritionists

Get Treatment and Build a Community for Lasting Healing and Recovery

Participate in our online meal support groups as part of your journey toward recovery from anorexia, bulimia, BED, ARFID, OSFED, orthorexia, and disordered eating. Facilitated by our certified medical nutrition therapy dietitians, these groups offer a safe space and supportive community to guide you toward lasting healing. Join us to empower yourself during meal times, in a compassionate and understanding group environment, that can provide accountability, camaraderie, and understanding.

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What is the goal of online meal Support Groups for eating disorders?

At Side By Side Nutrition, our certified medical nutrition therapy dietitians provide online meal support groups specifically tailored for individuals facing eating disorders.  

Our approach is grounded in a holistic philosophy that prioritizes behaviors, and overall well-being, fostering a positive relationship with food and our bodies, and practicing self-compassion rather than fixating on numbers. This philosophy forms the foundation of values-aligned, intuitive, sustainable health and well-being. Our focus lies in assisting clients in cultivating a sustainable, empathetic, respectful, and trusting connection with food, body image, and self.

Side By Side Nutrition’s goal of online meal support groups for eating disorders is to provide a structured and supportive environment that can help foster positive experiences and behaviors around meals that extend beyond the groups and into the lives of the participants

Our dietitians are based in Colorado Springs and Fort Collins, Colorado, as well as Woodinville, Washington, and we work with patients from all over the state and country providing online support groups as well as in-person and online nutrition counseling.

 
 

What is an eating disorder?

Eating disorders are psychological conditions that disrupt an individual's relationship with food, leading to significant changes in their normal eating habits. These changes can manifest as consuming significantly less food than usual, engaging in compulsive overeating, resorting to harmful compensatory behaviors, or developing intense preoccupations with body shape or weight. Importantly, eating disorders affect people regardless of various factors such as age, gender, socioeconomic status, job occupation, sexual orientation, ability, neurodiversity, body shape and size, race, or ethnicity—they can impact anyone. Achieving recovery often necessitates ongoing support from a full treatment team including a dietitian and therapist and, in many instances, medical intervention.

Each type of eating disorder can result in severe emotional and physical consequences. While genetic factors contribute to approximately 60% of the causes, the development of an eating disorder is not solely determined by genetics. If you suspect you may be experiencing symptoms of an eating disorder, taking the initial step to gather more information is crucial.

Common eating disorders include Anorexia Nervosa, Atypical Anorexia, Bulimia Nervosa, Binge Eating Disorder, Other Specified Feeding or Eating Disorder (OSFED), and Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID).

Despite the challenges that may seem overwhelming at present, it is important to acknowledge that complete recovery is attainable. Our team of specialized professionals is uniquely positioned to collaborate with you and the treatment team to support you on your journey towards full recovery.

It is also very important to note that if you are not struggling with a diagnosable eating disorder, you still deserve support and care to fully heal your relationship with food and body image to lead the life that you deserve.

Our Team of Dietitian Nutritionists, Expert ED and Medical Nutrition Counselors

 

The Side by Side Nutrition team has a team of 12+ outpatient registered dietitians. We provide online nutrition counseling to patients in Colorado and around the country. We offer one-on-one and family nutrition counseling for patients either online or in person, with offices located in Colorado Springs and Fort Collins. We specialize in eating disorder recovery and body image healing.

RD - Registered Dietitian
RDN - Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
MS - Masters of Science

As specialists in ED nutrition counseling our mission is rooted in compassion. We:  

  • Strive to create a safe and nurturing space for individuals on their journey to wellness. 

  • Understand the profound impact that eating disorders can have on one's life.

  • Are committed to fostering a supportive community where every client feels seen, heard, and understood. 

  • Work from an intuitive eating, HAES (Health at Every Size) Informed Approach.

  • Believe everyone has the right to high-quality care – accessibility and inclusivity are at the core of our values.

  • Stand firm in our belief in the possibility of full recovery. 

  • Continually invest in our education to stay at the forefront of the field.

  • Are committed to ongoing learning.

  • Channel all our resources into becoming the best eating disorder nutritionist counselors.

  • Are dedicated to guiding our clients toward a life of lasting health and empowerment.

 

Coping Skills to Manage Anxiety and Stress During Meals

Online meal support entails the support of an understanding community with the guidance of a dietitian nutritionist for meal preparation and consumption. People with eating disorders struggle to nourish themselves appropriately. Many are anxious about eating or about eating certain foods. Anxiety often leads to avoidance or emotional eating or any number of disordered eating behaviors. This can intensify the problem.

Recovery from an eating disorder requires eating regular meals with a broad range of foods. Getting coping skills and strategies to manage anxiety around meals and eating, as well as support during meals can make all the difference. These online support groups strive to tackle different facets of eating disorders and enhance the overall wellness of participants. The benefits may include but are not limited to the following:

  • Mealtime Structure and Routine: Creating a consistent and organized schedule for meals, which involves planning, preparing, and enjoying food, to create and encourage a healthier relationship with food

  • Normalization of Eating Behaviors: Promoting the normalization of eating habits, which involves embracing balanced and diverse food choices, to assist participants in shifting away from restrictive or disordered eating tendencies.

  • Accountability and Encouragement: Providing a space for people to be accountable for their meal goals, offering encouragement and support during and after meals to build confidence in making positive food choices.

  • Skill Development: Developing and practicing coping skills to manage anxiety, stress, or emotional challenges that may arise during meal times, promoting a more resilient approach to eating.

  • Education on Nutrition and Health: Offering nutritional education and guidance to help participants make informed and empowered food choices!

  • Community Connection: Creating a supportive community where participants facing similar challenges can connect and bond, offering a network that empathizes with the complexities of eating disorders.

  • Challenge of Fear Foods: Gradually confronting and conquering fears associated with particular foods or food groups, aiming to broaden, diversify, and increase enjoyment of food choices.

  • Mindful Eating Practices: Promoting mindfulness and awareness during meals, helping people reconnect with their body's hunger and fullness cues, and cultivating a more trusting and intuitive eating experience.

  • Rebuilding Trust with Food: Supporting the process of rebuilding trust with food and cultivating a more positive relationship with eating, aiming to reduce anxiety and guilt associated with food choices.

  • Holistic Well-Being: Emphasizing the importance of holistic well-being, including mental, emotional, and physical health, to encourage a comprehensive and sustainable approach to recovery.

  • Integration with Overall Treatment Plan: Ensuring that the objectives of the meal support groups align with the individual's comprehensive treatment plan, ensuring that the group's initiatives complement other therapeutic approaches and support the individual's distinct path to recovery.

By working toward these goals, online meal support groups aim to create a positive and empowering space contributing to the recovery process.

Important Note: Online support groups are a valuable addition to your support network, but they do not replace the need for ongoing treatment with a comprehensive team of healthcare experts. Continued treatment with a team of therapists, dietitians, and medical professionals is essential, to ensure a holistic and individualized approach to your recovery journey.

 

What population is most at risk for an eating disorder?

Eating disorders do not discriminate, and anyone, regardless of age, gender, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, ability, neurodiversity, body shape and size, race, or ethnicity, can be at risk. The widespread occurrence across various demographics underscores their potential impact on people from all backgrounds. It's vital to understand that susceptibility to eating disorders is not confined to any particular group, underscoring the need for broad awareness, education, and support for all.

We believe people are meant to discover true nourishment through a self-compassionate, self-accepting, and holistic lens. At Side By Side Nutrition, our clients are empowered to become their own nutrition experts. Our role is to gently lead them towards body trust and acceptance, and ultimately, open up their lives to more.

 
 
 

We believe people are meant to discover true nourishment through a self-compassionate, self-accepting, and holistic lens. In our practice, our clients are empowered to become their own nutrition experts. Our role is to gently lead them towards body trust and acceptance, and ultimately, open up their lives to more.

We want to work with you.

 

What does a dietitian do for ED?

Our devoted team of nutrition experts specializing in eating disorders is dedicated to guiding clients toward a journey of healing that transcends fear and shame. By addressing concerns around food and dismantling negative body image perceptions and behaviors, we empower clients to reclaim ownership of their relationships with food and body and to shift their outlook, beliefs, and behaviors towards love, respect, and acceptance. This transformation paves the way for sustainable recovery and lasting wellbeing. Together, we strive to eradicate feelings of shame related to food and body image, identify triggers that fuel self-doubt, and nurture a trusting relationship with both food and body, creating space for our authentic selves and true values to emerge and thrive.

Recognizing that each individual holds the key to their own healing journey, our diverse team of medical nutrition specialists facilitates a process of self-exploration and empowerment. Recovery from an eating disorder and disorder eating extends beyond overcoming the eating disorder; it involves cultivating a rich and empowered life through healing around food and body image.

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We Accept Insurance:

We are committed to ensuring that our clients have access to healthcare, and we make every effort to facilitate this. We accept insurance plans such as BlueCross Blue Shield (Anthem/Regence), United HealthCare (Optum), Aetna, and Cigna.

 
 

How much does online meal support cost?

Insurance rates may vary from private pay rates depending on the insurance provider and your individual plan. We accept credit cards, debit cards, HSA, and FSA cards. 

We offer sliding scale spots open for those who qualify and are experiencing financial hardship.