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It’s officially the first week of October. The weather is getting cooler and the pumpkins are up in the office.

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A relaxed and cozy room filled with plants, natural light, and artwork of nature. Grab one of the many blankets and let yourself get comfy on the couch.

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“So that's 1460 cals, just for THOSE organs. That doesn't include skeletal maintenance, immune function, blood production and maintenance, respiratory system, digestion, integumentary maintenance, or nervous system (in addition to the brain). So why are we saying it's ok for full grown adults to be consuming 1200cals/day?”

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Your organs and tissues need calories to maintain their functioning. These numbers are estimates, vary from person to person, and do not include all of your organs OR the calories you need to perform daily activities ie showering, cooking, driving, work, etc. OR any additional physical activity.

Moral of the story? Your body needs a lot more energy than you might think it does. Energy = calories, calories = food.

Reference: Trauma Informed Approaches to EDs (Andrew Seubert, Pam Virdi)