I don’t know if I have an eating disorder. I try to eat under 500 calories a day and if I gain weight it feels like the end […]
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French Ban on Too-Skinny Models Passes
On Apri 3, legislation—backed by President François Hollande’s Socialist government–was adopted by the French Parliament that imposes minimum weight standards for women and girls working as models, and […]
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The National Eating Disorders Association Disabled Its Chatbot After It Gave Harmful Dieting Advice
The National Eating Disorders Association has disabled the chatbot that replaced its staff- and volunteer-run helpline after two users reported receiving harmful advice. Earlier this week, Sharon Maxwell […]
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One thing Caroline Myss taught me about intuition
I studied with Caroline Myss for decades… I still do. She taught me a considerable amount on intuition. How it works, how to listen, why we don’t… and […]
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Thick Dumpling Skin – Have You Heard?
Have You Heard? Dream team alert! Our friends, Angry Asian Man Phil Yu and Jeff Yang have teamed up to bring you a […]
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The Globalization of Skin-Lightening Products
When most people think about globalization, they picture the spread of McDonald’s and Coca-Cola throughout Asia, or the smorgasbord of ethnic restaurants in New York City. But a […]
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Online Eat in Peace Group Starting in January
Residents of FL, NY, & CA: Join me for this intimate, online group beginning in January. Constantly thinking about food. . . Counting calories, grams, macros, and the […]
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When You Don’t Fit the PTSD Mold – McCall Dempsey
I just discovered today is National PTSD Awareness Day. I thought I would take a minute and remind everyone that PTSD (like any other disorder) does not always […]
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How I Finally Lost the Holiday Weight
I have been feeling heavier than ever these past few weeks. My anxiety high and emotional fuse short. I knew this time of year would be hard – my first holiday in grief, but I had no idea just how much the heaviness would weigh me down. My grief has manifested in an array of emotions. And, like most people, I find it 10,000 times easier to lean the other way rather into the hurt. I have spent much of this year leaning into work, family, busyness or color coding my cute planner…basically ANYTHING to distract me from the real pain and hurt. My GaGa is not coming back. It has taken me almost a year to truly accept this. I have been waiting for the perfect…
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One Year Gone: Lessons in Grief
My eyes opened well before the sun rose, knowing what today was. My heart ached that same ache I have been experiencing for the last 365 days. A distinct void that will never be filled. I lie in bed and suddenly felt the need to see the sunrise. I threw on my clothes and drove the three minutes to the beach. As I walked passed the dunes and saw the expansive beach unfold before my eyes, I laughed. It was cloudy. Only a small pink sliver of light could be seen where the ocean meets the sky. Sigh. So much for the perfect sunrise I pictured in my head, I thought. But in more ways than not, today’s cloudy non-existent sunrise was the perfect finale to…
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My Eating Disorder Wasn’t About Body Image – Yahoo News
Yahoo NewsMy Eating Disorder Wasn't About Body ImageYahoo NewsAccording to popular belief, eating disorders are for people who want to be skinny. They're for people who ate salads and jogged until they felt like they were going to pass out. But really, everyone who struggles with an eating disorder has a …
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raysinger98: huffingtonpost: I’m A Man, And I’ve Spent My Life…
raysinger98: huffingtonpost: I’m A Man, And I’ve Spent My Life Ashamed Of My BodyIt shouldn’t be extraordinary for men to talk about having body image issues. It’s important to acknowledge that this impacts EVERYONE, not just girls