Nutrition affects far more than physical health. It influences mood, emotional regulation, focus, and your relationship with yourself. In this article, we explore how balanced nourishment supports mental wellbeing, why even foods labeled as "junk" still provide value, and how releasing guilt around eating can be an important part of healing.

Many people don't realize how much power they've given the number on the scale until it begins influencing their mood, eating habits, and self-worth. This article explores why weight naturally fluctuates, how the scale can quietly damage your relationship with your body, and healthier ways to measure progress that support both your physical and mental wellbeing.

Could your relationship with food be driven by anxiety rather than hunger? OCD doesn't always look like checking locks or washing hands. For some people, it shows up through food rules, binge eating, and the search for temporary relief from intrusive thoughts. Learn how OCD and binge eating can overlap, what this cycle looks like, and how recovery is possible with the right support.

Body neutrality offers a different path than body positivity or body negativity. Instead of asking you to love your body every day, it invites you to step away from judgment altogether. Learn what body neutrality really means, why it can feel more attainable, and simple ways to practice treating your body with respect, even on the days you don't love what you see.

Have you ever felt like movement stopped being something you enjoy and started feeling like something you had to do? Many people find themselves exercising to compensate for food, quiet guilt, or meet impossible expectations rather than to support their well-being. In this post, we explore how to reconnect with movement as a source of joy, self-care, and freedom, while learning to let go of the belief that exercise must be earned or used to "make up" for anything.

Have you noticed it too? The pressure to be thinner seems to be everywhere again. From weight-loss transformations and "what I eat in a day" videos to wellness trends that prioritize appearance, many people are feeling the effects of skinny culture's resurgence. In this blog, we explore why extreme thinness is becoming idealized again, the impact it can have on body image and mental health, and how to protect your well-being in a world where appearance-focused messaging is constantly in front of us.

Welcome to The Buoy Blog, a space dedicated to honest conversations about eating disorders, body image, healing, and the realities of recovery. Written by Adrianna, Associate Counselor at Mindfully Active Counseling & Art Therapy, this blog is designed to provide education, encouragement, and practical insights for those navigating their relationship with food, their body, and themselves. Whether you are struggling, supporting a loved one, or simply looking to better understand these challenges, our hope is that you feel seen, supported, and less alone.