The Recovery Record (RR) app is a self-monitoring app for people recovering from eating disorders and those with general eating and body image issues.
Platform and Price
Free. Apple and Android.
RDN Score
5 out of 5
Pros
The app is based on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and self-monitoring research.
Personalize the app to support the recovery journey for any stage and type of disordered eating.
The app’s home screen is designed with the desired for anonymity in mind – there are no requirements to surrender a name or email address to get stared.
Log thoughts, feelings, behaviors, meals and snacks, and food photos directly from the home screen with no need to log in or share personal data like weight.
Review logs and browse charts to uncover trends and gain insights on progress.
Users can directly access eating disorder questionnaires and use the results to tailor the app to his or her specific needs.
Privately save images, inspirational messages and more in the “Your Likes” section.
Motivates users to log meals with the option to collect puzzle pieces and earn rewards.
Customize the app to adjust the look and feel and to select preferred meal names, coping tactics and mechanisms, recovery goals, discreet reminders, photos and passcode options.
Allows users to connect with their clinical team (doctor, dietitian, psychologist and others) to receive timely feedback and input on meals, thoughts, and other treatment issues.
Access to the optional Recovery Record community where users can go through the recovery process with others – sharing feelings, challenges and more with no need to reveal real names.
Cons
As it’s an electronic medium, some clients may resist using the app for fear of the information getting into the hands of others.
Bottom Line
Record Recovery can be a valuable tool for patients at the right time in their journey – especially when used with a clinical team.
Marisa Moore, MBA, RDN, LD, is based in Atlanta and specializes in culinary nutrition, communications and consulting. She blogs at marisamoore.com. Follow her on Instagram and Twitter.
