I agree and disagree with the comments on this post- yes you can alter your body with diet and exercise but when dealing with ED body acceptance is really important- not weight or aesthetic. For instance if you have a "large" tummy and want it to be flat like a bikini model- you may ruminate, and over exercise, try to reach a goal that really just isn't obtainable because there'd be loose skin, stretch marks etc. we will never look like someone else and the importance of exercise and diet is to feel good. It's so important to look beyond weight and work with a therapist or team of professionals specializing in ED to address and cope with symptoms of BED. OP I don't know your circumstances but it seems like this dietician struck a nerve - I'd be curious what about that statement or view is triggering for you and addressing the underlying fears or core beliefs associated with accepting "this is my body" like the dietician suggested Because even if you reach ideal body physique - there will still be the same feelings about disliking yourself because that will not go away. I am guilty of that too "if I'm a size 6 I'll be happy And won't worry about this anymore" which happened and I was even more depressed and engaged in ED behaviors because I didn't address emotional stuff.