Intermittent Fasting and Eating Disorders: The Dangers of FAD Diets

This past summer, three different clients informed me that their General Practitioners (GP) had suggested intermittent fasting (IF) to them to lose weight: the kicker? All three of these clients were seeing me to work on body acceptance and disordered eating behaviours.

When I heard this my heart sank.

Not just for my clients, but also for GPs who believe this weight loss method is safe to suggest to patients with a history of disordered eating. Misinformation about health and weight being synonymous has fuelled our culture of self-dissatisfaction. When I begin collaborating with clients, I suggest they seek guidance from an eating disorder-informed registered dietician (RD) and encourage the client to establish clear boundaries with their GP around diet and weight discussions.

So, what is the ‘big deal’ with suggesting intermittent fasting to someone with disordered eating behaviours and/or disordered eating mentality?

Let us explore!

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