Eating disorders can affect everyone, and in today's Real Story, we meet Sophia, who knows this all too well.Sophia's journey towards recovery has been truly remarkable, starting from her use of food as a means of control during infancy, to being admitted to the hospital for not eating, and to collecting memories of passing comments about her food intake from family members. Despite suffering deeply from an eating disorder, she even faced rejection from an eating disorder clinic due to being at a healthy weight.Navigating the rough road to recovery isn't easy, and Sophia has come such a long way from the depths of her eating disorder. However, her life can still be influenced by food rules, and she often faces the temptation to diet.Do you know what's healthier than kale? A good relationship with food and your body.This chat highlights the significant role of supportive relationships and the power of positive affirmations in breaking free from disordered eating.Weight loss isn't the ultimate goal; it's about creating a healthier relationship with food. Lyndi debunks calorie myths and discusses the significance of adopting healthier habits over time rather than obsessing over immediate results.? Want help with binge or emotional eating? I think you'll get a lot of value from my free 5-day course, in which I teach you strategies that helped me to skip the cravings and feel in control around food. The course will be delivered via email straight into your inbox.❔ Are you a binge or emotional eater? If you feel out of control around food, or can’t stop eating once you start, take my free quiz. I promise to hand over helpful guidance to help you create a normal relationship with food.