Free2Be________.

Ramey Nutrition Presents Free2Be________.

Recovering from an eating disorderrequires an inordinate amount of rigorous self-exploration and work, but you arenot alone! 

If you feel ready to make the choiceand commitment to recover and wrestle your life from your eating disorder, wewould like to invite you to join Free2Be________.  This is a 15-week intensive program thatoffers a safe, supportive, and inviting environment for you to receive the loveand care that you need, to reclaim your life. 

Who?

Individuals ready to make the choiceto recover and are seeking more support in an outpatient "real-world"setting, and who are ready to make a 15-week commitment to theirrecovery.  Please note that an initial assessment is required priorto attending this group to assure it is the right fit for you.  Toschedule your assessment, please call: (206) 909-8022.  It would bebest to schedule your assessment at least two-weeks prior to the first group.

Program Details:

·        Mandatory part of Eating Disorder Program:

o   Eating DisorderSupport Group withShena Washburn, RD, CD on Tuesdays 5:00pm-7:00pm

o   GentleYoga withSarah Ahktar on Thursdays 6:30pm-7:30pm

·        Optional part of Eating Disorder Program:

o   Dinner, meal support Thursdays 5:00pm-6:30pm

§ Meal not provided.  Please bring your meal with you.

Location:

Ramey Nutrition

4241 Suite B 11th Ave NE

Seattle, WA 98105

Please note that in an effort toprovide support to all who attend; this program requires a 15-weekcommitment.  To assure maximum supportgiven to both you and others, we ask that you please arrive no more than 10minutes late.  We take our programs very seriously so we can providethe most reliable sense of support possible, which is why if you miss more thantwo support groups or yoga (or meal support if registered for), and/orrepeatedly arrive 10 minutes or more late to group, you will be asked to rejoinwhen you have more availability.   

**Most insurance plans will coverthis, as "group medical nutrition therapy," however you are ultimatelyresponsible for any fees your insurance does not cover**

Destination Recover(ed): Day 16

August 31, 2012

What I DON'T MISS about my eating disorder: I don't miss the moments and the times and days and years when I had no fight in me. The overwhelming lack of hope that I felt and overpowering strength of my eating disorder that stole from me my desire to try and my believe that I was worth it. The days of passivity are finally long gone and I no longer feel like lying down and taking it. I will go down fighting. No, I will not go down. I believe that 'No' can be one of the most positive words in the world; "No" I will not be defeated. "No" I will not give up!

What I'm NOT GOING TO MISS about my eating disorder: Spending the majority of my life and days and time thinking about and talking about and dreaming about and working on my eating disorder. Some day I am going to be more interesting. This is far beyond necessary right now, I know and accept that but when I get my life back and I can plan adventures instead of meals ... I'm not going to look back.

Destination Recover(ed): Day 15

August 30, 2012

What I DON'T MISS about my eating disorder: The days when I was too sick to be awake. While my body was literally shutting down the only way it could cope and most likely the only reason I survived during that time, was by sleeping. And it wasn't a choice. It was like self induced hypersleep. Having my MD come to my house, carry me to his car and personally driving me to the ER ... Not a particularly proud day for me. It was very embarrassing and shameful experience. Partly because I couldn't even comprehend what was going on.

What I'm NOT GOING TO MISS about my eating disorder: Crybaby mornings. This experience of putting my worst moments and my most hopeful hopes out here for anyone and myself to read has not been as easy a task as I thought. It makes my eating disorder much more raw and real to me, forcing myself to really see where I've been and it is at times embarrassing and painful. You go through all these experiences and disassociate yourself from them as if it's a story and not a memory. Facing it is really challenging.

New Eating Disorder IOP! Free2Be!

Free to Be: Fall/Winter 15-week Eating Disorder Support Program

Recovering from an eating disorder requires a lot of hard work, but you are not alone!

If you feel ready to make the choice and commitment to your recovery and take back your life from your eating disorder, we would like to invite you to join Free2Be. Free2Be is a 15-week program that offers a safe, supportive, and inviting environment for you to receive the love and care that you need, to reclaim your life.
Contact Person: Shena Washburn

What: A 15-week program for individuals recovering from an eating disorder. The EDSP meets 2- times a week and includes:
*2-hour support group
​-Facilitated by Shena
​-Tuesdays 5-7pm
*1-hour yoga class
-Taught by Sarah
-Thursdays 6:30-7:30pm
*Optional 1.5-hour dinner, meal support
​-Thursdays 5:00-6:30pm

Purpose: To provide comprehensive support for individuals who are making the commitment and choice to recover from their eating disorder

Audience: Individuals recovering from an eating disorder. Initial session required to assess appropriateness of program.

Where:
​Support group: big room
​Yoga: fitness space
​Dinner meal support: big room

When: Begins the week of November 5th
*2-hour support group (No support group Christmas 12/25)
​-Tuesdays 5-7pm
*1-hour yoga class
-Thursdays 6:30-7:30pm (No yoga Thanksgiving 11/22)
*Optional 1.5-hour dinner, meal support
​-Thursdays 5:00-6:30pm (No meal support Thanksgiving 11/22)



Who is welcome?
Individuals who seeking more support in an outpatient "real-world" setting, and who are ready to make a 15-week commitment to their recovery. Please note that an initial assessment is required prior to attending this group to assure it is the right fit for you. To schedule your assessment, please call: (206) 909-8022. It would be best to schedule your assessment at least two-weeks prior to the first group.

What Does the Program Entail?
• Mandatory part of Eating Disorder Program:
o Eating Disorder Support Group with Shena Washburn, RD, CD on Tuesdays 5:00pm-7:00pm
o Gentle Yoga with Sarah Ahktar on Thursdays 6:30pm-7:30pm
• Optional part of Eating Disorder Program:
o Dinner, meal support Thursdays 5:00pm-6:30pm
• Meal not provided. Please bring your meal with you.

Where will it be?
Ramey Nutrition
4241 Suite B 11th Ave NE
Seattle, WA 98105

Please note that in an effort to provide support to all who attend; this program requires a 15-week commitment. To assure maximum support given to both you and others, we ask that you please arrive no more than 10 minutes late. We take our programs very seriously so we can provide the most reliable sense of support possible, which is why if you miss more than two support groups or yoga (or meal support if registered for), and/or repeatedly arrive 10 minutes or more late to group, you will be asked to rejoin when you have more availability.

**Most insurance plans will cover this, as "group medical nutrition therapy," however you are ultimately responsible for any fees your insurance does not cover**

New Weight Group at Ramey Nutrition!

Kaitlin's Weight Group Starts this October! Call today for details!
http://blog.abhayamedia.com/why-understanding-overeating-is-essential-to-stay-obesity-free/

Thank You

Black Sheep View of Recovery

If you stay in your sickness, you'll die.

If I break your sickness open and drag you out too early, you'll die.

If I stand quietly, garner trust, and love with all my heart, you'll become stronger day by day; fill with power, and break free from your sickness with every fiber of who you are; leaving me blessed to witness such a miracle!

Thank you!
-Scarlett Ramey, MS, RD, CD

Destination Recover(ed): Day 14

August 29th, 2012 What I don't miss about my eating disorder: The 3 days before I moved back to Washington from Nevada. Those were the darkest most desperate days of my life. I have vowed to never ever be in a position to go down that path ever again. If I didn't have Sandy as a lifeline, even during the years that I moved from state to state, I never would have survived myself. The absolute positive thing that came as a result was a desperate attempt at and will to live. And from that Sandy was able to see me regularly instead of random check ins through the years and she reconnected me with Scarlett (whom I decided not to hate this time around so long as she forgave me for being a shithead from years before) and I was finally able to honestly begin this journey to find my wings. What I am not going to miss about my eating disorder: The chronic kidney failure that further damages the one kidney I was born with which is also severely damaged from the 20 years of having an eating disorder.

Managing Type 2 Diabetes: New American Diabetes Association Position Statement

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New Position Statement for Managing Type 2 Diabetes

A one-size-fits-all approach is rejected.

The American Diabetes Association (ADA) and the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) have published a new position statement entitled, "Management of Hyperglycemia in Type 2 Diabetes: A Patient-Centered Approach." The document outlines basic elements of lifestyle modification, oral agents, noninsulin injectable agents, and insulin, and provides management tips that even experienced clinicians might find helpful. Two aspects of the report are particularly noteworthy:

Acknowledging "mounting concerns about . . . potential adverse effects [of drug therapies] and new uncertainties regarding the benefits of intensive glycemic control on macrovascular complications," the authors emphasize a patient-centered approach with individualized targets for glycemic control. For example, they recommend more-stringent control (e.g., glycosylated hemoglobin [HbA1c] target, <7%) for motivated patients with new-onset diabetes and long life expectancies, and less-stringent control (e.g., HbA1c goal, 8% or even higher) for less-motivated patients with longstanding diabetes, limited life expectancies, and high risk for adverse outcomes from hypoglycemia.

Because the authors reject a one-size-fits-all approach, they make this important statement: "Utilizing the percentage of diabetic patients who are achieving an HbA1c <7% as a quality indicator, as promulgated by various health care organizations, is inconsistent with the emphasis on individualization of treatment goals."

Comment: Many clinicians talk about getting their patients with type 2 diabetes "to goal," as if a single, evidence-based target was applicable to every patient. Others talk about being "dinged" by real or imagined organizations if their patients' HbA1c levels are not in a certain range. In contrast, this position statement supports a more-reasoned approach that involves shared decision making and flexible goals. In a worthwhile accompanying editorial, the author describes the process that resulted in this position statement. One note: Nine of the 10 authors of the statement each have financial ties to numerous pharmaceutical companies.

— Allan S. Brett, MD

Published in Journal Watch General Medicine July 24, 2012

CITATION(S):

Inzucchi SE et al. Management of hyperglycemia in type 2 diabetes: A patient-centered approach. Position statement of the American Diabetes Association (ADA) and the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD). Diabetes Care 2012 Jun; 35:1364. [Free full-text PDF | PubMed® abstract]

Cefalu WT. American Diabetes Association–European Association for the Study of Diabetes position statement: Due diligence was conducted. Diabetes Care 2012 Jun; 35:1201.

Copyright © 2012. Massachusetts Medical Society. All rights reserved.

Destination Recover(ed): Day 13

August 28th, 2012

What I'm DON'T MISS about my eating disorder: I don't miss not being serious about my recovery. I don't miss going to therapy because I had to be there. I don't miss playing the games and manipulating my doctors and treatment teams. I don't miss when I wasn't consistent with my feeding tube or intake. I don't miss the days before I decided to start this incredible journey to be recover(ed).

What I'm NOT GOING to miss about my eating disorder: Effing night sweats. I suppose it's a great indication that my body is responding to recovery but waking up in so much sweat the I'm literally swimming in my bed ...it's so gross and disgusting and uncomfortable. And I don't even know how to swim! Nope, not going to miss this part.

Realities of Bulimia: Between Life and Death Part 4

Realities of Bulimia: Between Life and Death Part 4

Eye opening reality of what Bulimia is truly like, when it takes someone's life.
Eating disorders are a very harsh reality of our culture and here at Ramey Nutrition, it is important that we are doing everything we can to bring awareness to this life threat, prevent all development of eating disorders that we are able to access, support those in treatment, and love them into recovery, supporting their recover(ed).
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Realities of Bulimia: Between Life and Death Part 3

Realities of Bulimia: Between Life and Death Part 3

Realities of Bulimia: Between Life and Death Part 3
Eye opening reality of what Bulimia is truly like, when it takes someone's life.
Eating disorders are a very harsh reality of our culture and here at Ramey Nutrition, it is important that we are doing everything we can to bring awareness to this life threat, prevent all development of eating disorders that we are able to access, support those in treatment, and love them into recovery, supporting their recover(ed).
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Realities of Bulimia: Between Life and Death Part 2

Eye opening reality of what Bulimia is truly like, when it takes someone's life.
Eating disorders are a very harsh reality of our culture and here at Ramey Nutrition, it is important that we are doing everything we can to bring awareness to this life threat, prevent all development of eating disorders that we are able to access, support those in treatment, and love them into recovery, supporting their recover(ed).
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Realities of Bulimia: Between Life and Death Part 1

Realities of Bulimia: Between Life and Death Part 1
Eye opening reality of what Bulimia is truly like, when it takes someone's life.
Eating disorders are a very harsh reality of our culture and here at Ramey Nutrition, it is important that we are doing everything we can to bring awareness to this life threat, prevent all development of eating disorders that we are able to access, support those in treatment, and love them into recovery, supporting their recover(ed).
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Destination Recover(ed): Day 12

August 27th, 2012

What I DON'T MISS about my eating disorder: The day that has been referred to as "The Starbucks Episode" by the doctors at the hospital in Reno that I have been admitted to 15 times in 4 years. That was the day I was allowed to walk down to the hospital Starbucks after being in ICU and then telemtry so couldn't leave the floor. That's also the day I coded right outside of Starbucks and was clinically dead for a few minutes. Trust me, it's true when they say that it's the upswing that will kill you. The turn around is dangerous and when Scarlett talks about the risk of sudden death, she's not just making it up as a scare tactic. The days of being dead are over, and I don't miss them.

What I am NOT GOING TO MISS about my eating disorder: Scarlett will *never* force anyone to eat anything. You're there because you choose to be. You're there to do the work, to learn to make better choices and to be loved and supported and helped back up when you eff up, but you have to make the choice to pick yourself back up. She will however, She does however, feed you. And that includes your own words if necessary. That humble pie ... I'm not going to miss that.

Testimonial to our Eating Disorder Program!

"As a psychotherapist, I frequently refer patients for nutrition counseling to Ramey Nutrition. I enjoy collaborating with Scarlett Ramey, MS, RD, CD and Shena Washburn, RD, CD not only because they are excellent dietiticians but because of their comprehensive, loving approach to patient care. We have successfully worked together on very difficult cases. They are far more accessible to their patients than any other dieticians I have worked for, and support their clients above and beyond the call of duty. The atmosphere is one of family and unconditional positive regard. Their expertise is undeniable, their support and follow through consistent, their dedication to their patients unparalleled"

AW, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist

You, Shena and the Ramey team are amazing.

Destination Recover(ed): Day 11

August 26, 2012

What I DON'T MISS about my eating disorder: The day I was told I had to give up running track and x-country because I was too sick to compete.

What I'm NOT GOING TO MISS about my eating disorder: Compromising my health to do the things I want to do even though I'm probably not healthy enough to do them yet. Some days I have this incredible feeling where I feel healthy and energetic and it's totally a buttload of crap. A total false sense of health... And I find I still fall for it and start doing things that deplete that small buffer of "safety zone" and then all that work I've done is gone and I wonder why I feel like my heart is going to explode when I try to move, or why my vision goes out and I fel like passing out when I walk down the hallway at home. I'm not going to miss those days when I'm just not there yet.

Destination Recover(ed): Day 10

August 25, 2012

What I DON'T MISS about my eating disorder: The day I overheard my therapist talking to the director of the out patient treatment facility I was in when I was 17. Neither of them knew I was sitting alone in the lobby just around the corner. Let's just say the words and phrases "hopeless" "critical" "depressing" "one of the reasons I hate my job" "the downside of this profession" "unsaveable" "sad, very sad" were spoken. And then when they came around the corner and realized I was sitting there and heard their conversation, I was actually the one who had comfort them and tell them it was ok because they were right and only speaking the truth. Think I had trust issues after that?

What I am NOT GOING TO MISS about my eating disorder: Make ups. That means after panicking because I missed a night of my feeding tube or I missed drinking some Ensures, I get to make them up on top of my regular intake the next day. Yeah. I hate make ups. I'm not going to miss that.

Bulimia Tied to Brain Differences

by Miranda Hitti

Women with bulimia nervosa may be particularly impulsive because of their brain activity patterns, a new study shows.

The study, published in January's edition of the Archives of General Psychiatry, included 20 women with bulimia and 20 women without bulimia. The women's ages and BMI were similar in both groups.

Each woman had her brain scanned using functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) while she took a brain function test. In the test, arrows pointing to the left or right popped up on the right or left side of a screen, and the women had to press a button to indicate the arrow's direction.

That task is easier when the arrow's direction matches its position on the screen (such as a left-pointing arrow on the left side of the screen) than when there's a conflict (for instance, the left-pointing arrow on the right side of the screen).

In the test, the arrows come and go quickly; participants' scores are based on accuracy and speed.

The women with bulimia nervosa did worse on the test, particularly because they were more impulsive and inaccurate when the arrow's direction didn't match its screen location. And the women with the most severe bulimia symptoms had the least success on the test.

The brain scans showed that the bulimic women had less activity in brain areas involved in self-regulation.

The reasons for the different brain activity patterns aren't clear. The researchers, who included Rachel Marsh, PhD, of Columbia University and the New York State Psychiatric Institute, speculate that problems with the brain chemicals serotonin and dopamine may be involved.

Because the women who took part in the study were in their mid-20s on average, it's not clear if the findings apply to younger bulimia patients or men with bulimia.

Alyssa's Recovery Journey Part 2: Family History

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Alyssa shares how her family history has influenced her treatment, recovery, and disease. Interview with her Ramey Nutrition Primary Eating Recovery Specialist, Shena Washburn, RD, CD.

Guest Article: The Link Between Stress and Diabetes

The Link Between Stress and Diabetes

Stress can have an adverse affect on blood sugar levels, andthis can complicate diabetes management. When you’re under stress, you hunkerdown into “fight or flight” mode, designed to prepare you for and protect youagainst short-term dangers.

Your body releases glucose into your bloodstream from stored reserves in yourliver, muscles and adipose tissues. Additionally, your body releases hormoneslike epinephrine and adrenaline, which is your body’s way of preparing itself incase it needs to run away from a physical threat. Both hormones increase yourblood glucose levels.

Most of the threats confronting us in the modern world are psychologicallyinduced. You may be stuck in a traffic jam or become involved in an irritatinginteraction with a coworker at your job. In neither case is the flight or fightreaction adaptive to your needs. But the body doesn’t really distinguishbetween psychological and physical threats.

For many people, stress can be a chronic state of affairs. People end upworrying about situations that they have no control over. This can greatlyexacerbate diabetes symptoms. Managing stress is an essential component ofmanaging diabetes.

The Diabetic’s Guide To Managing Stress

The goal of diabetes treatment is to bring blood glucose levels toacceptable levels. The goal of long-term diabetes management, on the other hand, is to stabilize fluctuationsin those blood glucose levels.

People with diabetes often have a mixed reaction to stress. In individuals withtype 1 diabetes, stress is as likely to drive glucose levels down as it is toelevate glucose levels. In individuals with type 2 diabetes, however, stressalmost always elevates blood sugar levels.

People who are not affected by diabetes have compensatory mechanisms that keepblood sugar within safe limits. This isn’t true for diabetics, however. Stresscan easily precipitate a dangerous blood sugar shift.

You may have little control over external sources of stress, but you do havecontrol over your reaction to that stress. Increasingly, diabetes treatmentcenters, such as Seattle-based Ramey Nutrition, are teaching diabetics basic relaxationtechniques that can help them modulate their reaction to stress. Thesetechniques include

• Yoga: Yoga not only helps you relax, it can also help you lose weight. Thereis also some evidence that yoga can improve the functioning of the pancreas.The pancreas is the organ that produces insulin.

• Meditation: At least one clinical study has linked mediation with lower bloodsugars in type 2 diabetics.
Cognitive behavioral therapy: Cognitive behavioral therapy helps individuals replace maladaptive behaviors with problem-solving behaviors.CBT can help diabetics pinpoint why their blood sugars are unusually high, andtake active steps to reduce incidents of re-occurrence.

It’s also important to learn to recognize stress triggers, say diabetesexperts. Physicians recommend assigning stress levels numbers between one andten, and writing your stress level down every time you check your blood sugarlevel. Once you start doing this, you’ll know with some accuracy how stressaffects your blood sugars. 

-by Alex Kerwin

Destination Recover(ed): Day 9

August 24, 2012

What I DON'T MISS about my eating disorder: You know what I really don't miss? Feeling incapable. Being so completely blinded by my eating disorder that I couldn't even comprehend the fact that life existed outside of the realm that was my eating disorder. I lived in a house for 9 years and never once realized the wallpaper in the bathroom was bamboo.

What I'm NOT GOING TO MISS about my eating disorder: Not being allowed to go to work. I mean vacation is nice and all but when you're on "vacation" you're supposed to go somwhere fun in the sun and laugh and frolic and play... somewhere like Disneyland! I definitely don't see Minnie Mouse running around here. No, this is definitely NOT Disneyland. Unless you consider Ramey Nutrition the Magic Kingdom and Scarlett is secretly Walt Disney...

Destination Recover(ed): Day 8

August 23, 2012

What I DON'T MISS about my eating disorder: People Movers. That ridiculous golf cart you have to ride at one of the residential treatments I was in. You're not allowed to walk. Anywhere. For any reason. No walking, no standing, no unnecessary movement. No kidding.

What I'm NOT GOING TO MISS about my eating disorder: That panickey upset mad distressed feeling when I wake up in the morning and realize I fell asleep before running my feeding tube and I know I am not getting away with it without making it up because there were no tf on and tf done texts to Scarlett and she makes you be accountable ... Even if it'll kill you to do it and you think you can't. You just have to do it anyway.

Restorative Yoga Tonight 6:30pm!

Our Gentle Yoga is a meditative gentle experience welcome to all with different levels of flexibility and strength. Our instructor individualizes movements to maximize relaxation, flexibility and stress reduction. Our goal is stress management, and allowing people to truly “be” with themselves for an hour and feel where their bodies need care, emotionally, or physically.

Destination Recover(ed): Day 7

August 22, 2012

What I DON'T MISS about my eating disorder: I don't miss being on a first name basis with the ER and the entire telemetry floor at the hospital. I don't miss that look on the doctors and nurses faces when they recognize me because I've been in 15 or 20 times. It's been 9 months since my last hospitalization. Go Me!

What I am NOT GOING TO MISS about my eating disorder: Hearing that dang Kangaroo feeding pump beeping at a god awful hour every morning and the sound it makes all night long while it runs...

Destination Recover(ed): Day 6

August 21, 2012

What I DON'T MISS about my eating disorder: Watching my dad break down and cry and quietly say, "I will give up everything for you to be better." I will forever NOT MISS that.

What I'm NOT GOING TO MISS about my eating disorder: Bed Sores. Can I just say "Seriously?!" Seriously.

Destination Recover(ed): Day 5

August 20, 2012

What I DON'T MISS about my eating disorder: Being snapped at. My brain function slowed way down and I would dissassociate constantly. When I was at an eating disorder treatment center in Bellevue, my psychiatrist was always snapping her fingers at me in group and individual therapy. My comprehension was gone, I could not carry a conversation or socially interact because my brain wasn't functioning. The worst was when I was with friends and I couldn't keep up with their lives.

What I'm NOT GOING TO MISS about my eating disorder: weight restoration. It. SUCKS. I know I just became consistent and stable but I know this is coming and I do not look forward to when it really starts. I've experienced it on a small scale before (haha no pun intended) and so I know it's not going to be fun. BUT it is part of the process, part of recovering and so it kind of has to be done.

Destination Recover(ed) Day 4

August 19, 2012

What I DON'T MISS about my eating disorder: Daily blood draws. I can think of way more productive activities. Watching ice melt may or may not be one of them.

What I am NOT GOING TO MISS about my eating disorder: The days lost to sadness. While I know it's unreasonable to think that I'm never going to have have sad moments or days or maybe even slumps, I hope to be able to experience less of them. I hope that I will be able to embrace them and be accepting of the feelings, knowing that I am just as capable of feeling blessed, loved and happy. and like Scarlett said, "You can wake up and 'not miss' them tomorrow".

Destination Recover(ed) Day 3

August 18, 2012

What I DON'T MISS about my eating disorder: I don't miss hearing a judge tell me I am gravely disabled and that based on the subpoenaed statements of my friends, family, treatment team and medical staff, found to be medically incompetant and involuntarily forced into the hospital pending further treatment and evaluation. I definitely don't miss that or the fight to get my rights back. I'm glad that is over.

What I am NOT GOING TO MISS about my eating disorder: The horrible zap of energy. The reserve that I don't have that makes the common cold a life or death situation. I can't wait to be able to have a simple runny nose and not end up in the ICU. And I think I'm getting pretty damn close to this goal! Or at least well on my way!

Destination Recover(ed) Day 2

August 17th, 2012

What I DON'T MISS about my eating disorder: "Shoulder. Shoulder. Hip." Daily weigh ins. I do not miss putting on my own hospital gown and stepping on the scale. To prove that I am completely naked underneath and not harboring something to alter my weight, I had to bare my shoulders and hip. Every morning. Before 6 am.

What I am NOT GOING TO MISS about my eating disorder: Activity restriction. I can not wait for the day that I will never have ask my team if I can go hiking. Or walking. Or cause unapproving looks because I went shopping and did something other than lay in bed and watch movies all day. I can't wait to say "I am going to yoga!" and NOT "Can I go to yoga?"

Destination Recover(ed)

Through Ramey Nutrition's rebellious history of treating eating disorders, I've seen it all, or so I thought. Lately, though, I can honestly say I am bowled over with emotional pride for our Recovering patients, that it literally brings tears to my eyes.  The patient below has a 20 year history of Anorexia, has been to multiple treatment facilities and has now been more consistent with her recovery than she ever has been.  She came up with the following activity that we have decided to call Destination Recover(ed).

 

She will be posting daily what she doesn't miss about her eating disorder now that she is Recover(ing), and what she is not going to miss when she is Recover(ed). Stay tuned! Super inspiring

OK, since I'm not Recover(ed) I decided to remind myself of two things; What I don't miss about my eating disorder and what I'm not going to miss once I am Recover(ed). I AM however, Recover(ing). Today, 

August 16, 2012:

What I DON'T MISS about my eating disorder:  I don't miss having someone follow me to the bathroom. I don't miss not being allowed to flush the toilet after using it.

What I'm NOT GOING TO MISS about my eating disorder:  Ensure/Plus, Boost/Plus and my feeding tube.

Gentle Restorative Yoga

Restorative Yoga tonight at 6:30pm at Ramey Nutrition $10/drop-in!
Our Gentle Yoga is a meditative gentle experience welcome to all with different levels of flexibility and strength. Our instructor individualizes movements to maximize relaxation, flexibility and stress reduction. Our goal is stress management, and allowing people to truly “be” with themselves for an hour and feel where their bodies need care, emotionally, or physically.

Wine, Chocolate, and Restorative Yoga!

Wine, Chocolate, and Restorative Yoga!

Thursday, August 23, 2012 - 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Come join us, and bring your friends and family, for a fun and relaxing evening at our first ever YOGA AND WINE NIGHT!
We’ll start the evening with an hour of Gentle Yoga (all ages and levels welcome) where our certified yoga instructor, Sarah Akhtar will individualize Vinyasa and Restorative yoga techniques specifically designed to promote flexibility and reduce stress.
Following yoga we will gently roll ourselves off our mats and end our relaxing evening with the “juice of the gods” and our good friend…wine (ages 21+ only). We will be giving each person two tickets which will be good for 2 glasses of the wine of your choice. We will be serving two varietals of both red and white wine from Washington wineries in addition to lite food fare. Additional tickets available for purchase ($6 per ticket).
When: Thursday, August 23rd
Where: Ramey Nutrition
Time: Yoga 6:30-7:30pm, Wine tasting 7:30-9:30pm
All ages are welcome to yoga
Ages 21 years+ are welcome to wine tasting (sorry, no underage persons are permitted on the premises during this event)
Cost:
Tickets bought at event:
$10 for yoga only
$14 for wine tasting only (includes 2 tickets good for 2 glasses of wine and lite food fare)
OR…$22 for both yoga and wine tasting
Additional tickets for glasses of wine are available for $6 per ticket
Tickets bought by August 21st:
$10 for yoga only
$12 for wine tasting only (includes 2 tickets good for 2 glasses of wine and lite food fare)
OR…$20 for both yoga and wine tasting
Additional tickets for glasses of wine are available for $6 per ticket

Patient Interview: Recovered from Anorexia and What it Means

Recovered at Ramey Nutrition! Alice inspires patients to keep recovering with each step no matter how small!

Ramey Nutrition Patient Testimonial to Her Full Recovery

Ramey Nutrition patient interview regarding a decision she made today regarding her own eating disorder recovery.  She had been allowed to eat 1 meal and 1 snack each day, and had been upset that she would go home and binge and purge all night, until it clicked for her that if she ate more during the day, she might not need to binge at night.  Amazing revelation and insight.  She resolved to eat 3 meals per day at Ramey Nutrition and decided to start to fully recover from this hole she was living in! Great Job!!

Ramey Nutrition Eating Disorder Treatment Patient Interview Part 1

After going in to 5 different eating disorder treatment facilities, Alyssa explains how coming to Ramey Nutrition has been the hardest work she's ever done in only these past three months. She answers questions regarding her diagnosis, why she initially chose Ramey Nutrition, and how being here has impacted her recovery.  She is a brave soul on her way to Life Beyond her Eating Disorder!

Ramey Nutrition Team Interviews: Bonnie Atkisson, Administrative Assistant

Bonnie Atkisson recently joined the Ramey Nutrition Team, and has been incredible at patient care and coordination.  She has brought so much light to our patients' experience of all that Ramey Nutrition is and will grow into!

Ramey Nutrition Team: Rachel Myhre, MS, RD, CD

Ramey Nutrition's Eating Recovery Specialist Rachel Myhre, MS, RD, CD explains how Ramey Nutrition treats eating disorder recovery differently from other facilities, and why she chose Ramey to carry out her purpose of ending eating disorders.