Ever feel like you’re making progress in recovery, only to hit a setback and wonder if you’re moving forward at all?
Recovery isn’t a straight line. It’s easy to lose sight of how far you’ve come. However, tracking your progress can keep you motivated. Noticing small wins—whether it’s finishing a meal without anxiety or challenging negative thoughts—helps build momentum, which is important for eating disorder recovery.
The good news? With online treatment, tracking has never been easier. Digital tools allow you to monitor your journey in real time, making recovery more structured and personalised.
Why Tracking Recovery Progress Matters
Recovery isn’t just about reaching a goal—it’s about recognising growth along the way. Here’s why tracking makes a difference in eating disorder recovery:
✔ Boosts motivation – When recovery feels slow, tracking small improvements reminds you that you’re still progressing.
✔ Identifies patterns – By keeping track, you and your therapist can spot triggers, emotional trends, and areas that need more support, which is crucial in the context of eating disorder recovery.
✔ Allows adjustments – If something isn’t working, tracking helps fine-tune your plan to fit your needs.
✔ Reinforces positive change – Looking back on past progress can give you confidence to keep moving forward.
How Online Treatment Makes Tracking Easier
Gone are the days of paper journals and long gaps between sessions. Instead, online treatment provides tools that make tracking seamless and beneficial for eating disorder recovery:
📲 Apps & Digital Journals – You can log meals, emotions, and thoughts in real time using apps like Recovery Record. This allows both you and your therapist to stay updated between sessions.
💬 Faster Feedback – Because online therapy offers ongoing communication, adjustments can be made quickly rather than waiting until your next session.
📈 More Consistency – Regular tracking becomes easier when you can update your progress on your own schedule. You don’t need to wait for an in-person appointment.
What to Track in Recovery
If you’re unsure where to start, focus on these key areas to aid in your eating disorder recovery:
✔ Emotions & Thoughts – Noticing patterns in your anxiety, mood shifts, or triggers can help you understand what influences your behaviours.
✔ Eating Habits – Rather than tracking calories, log how you feel before, during, and after meals. Over time, this can reveal improvements in your relationship with food as part of your eating disorder recovery.
✔ Physical Health – Pay attention to energy levels, strength, and how your body feels. These are important signs of progress.
✔ Setbacks & Wins – Recovery isn’t linear. Therefore, tracking both struggles and successes helps you see long-term progress.
Who Benefits from Tracking?
📌 Teens & Young Adults – Since digital tools are already part of their daily lives, tracking through apps feels natural and easy to maintain.
📌 Busy Adults – With flexible online tracking, you can log progress at your convenience—whether between meetings, while commuting, or before bed.
Regardless of where you are in your eating disorder recovery, tracking can help you stay on course and see real change over time.
Ready to Track Your Progress? Let’s Build Your Online Recovery Plan
At Ashley Cross Eating Disorders Service, I help clients stay connected to their eating disorder recovery through structured, real-time support.
📖 Get started today with a personalised plan, easy-to-use tracking tools, and expert guidance to keep you moving forward.
💬 Reach out now to explore how online treatment can support your eating disorder recovery journey.
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