Down the line, once you’ve truly healed from whatever level of deprivation you’ve experienced, you’ll be able to trust your body’s signals of hunger and fullness. Early on, though, the most important thing is simply to focus on breaking free from all forms of restriction, and learning to notice the ways your body might be telling you it needs food. The solution to wonky or absent hunger cues is showing your body that it won’t be deprived anymore; that means eating consistent meals and snacks, even if you don’t feel hungry. For people with active eating disorders, it also means working with an
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