Finding Self-Acceptance: Holly Baxter's Journey of Overcoming Eating Disorders S1 E67

One Percent Better - Eating Disorders, Mental Health & Life

10-06-2024 • 36 mins

Summary Holly Baxter, a nutritionist and former bodybuilder, shares her journey of overcoming eating disorders and finding self-acceptance. She discusses the importance of self-compassion, therapy, and spirituality in her recovery. Holly emphasizes the benefits of resistance training and movement for mental and physical health. She also addresses the fear of weight gain and provides insights into the various factors that can influence scale weight. Holly encourages individuals to focus on overall well-being rather than solely on aesthetics. Takeaways Overcoming eating disorders requires self-compassion, therapy, and intentional effort. Resistance training and movement are beneficial for mental and physical health. Scale weight can fluctuate due to various factors, such as dietary fiber, sodium intake, exercise, and inflammation. Focusing on overall well-being and self-acceptance is more important than solely pursuing aesthetic goals. www.hollytbaxter.com