Unlocking the Potential of GLP-1s
Initially developed for diabetes treatment, GLP-1 agonists have gained significant attention for their weight-loss benefits. The success of GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, and Zepbound has spurred a wave of research exploring their potential beyond diabetes and weight loss. Discovering secondary uses for GLP-1s The headlines are coming at us fast and hard. Just […]
Staff Spotlight, Parkavi Chellappa – The Emily Program
Tell us about yourself! I am Parkavi Chellappa (she/her), MD, the Director of Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Services in North Carolina. I have been with The Emily Program for almost seven years. How does a collaborative approach to eating disorder treatment benefit clients? Eating disorders are usually sneaky and try to find loopholes to get […]
Wellness Tool: Playfulness is Self-care
You have probably heard that play is important. Truthfully playfulness IS self-care. Engaging in play and fun activities are necessary for your overall mental and physical wellbeing. Not only will it help to reduce stress levels, but it can also improve the quality of life. First, you need to determine what is playful AND self-care. […]
I still cant believe I recovered
Tonight I watched a documentary on anorexia and found myself thinking about my time whilst I was sick. I try not to think about what life was like for me when I was at the grips of Anorexia as it was so terrorizing and painful but at the same time I think it is so […]
Just me being me. I had a stain on my shirt from…
hardrocksandsofterbodies: Just me being me. I had a stain on my shirt from the strawberry ice cream I had this afternoon. It’s genuinely nice to feel good and comfortable in my body. I’m fat, handsome, and goddamnit, I’m adorable as fuck. (via jsands84-deactivated20190111) Source link
Our Fertility Journey, Part Three
Hi hi! I am so happy to be sharing our Fertility Journey Part Three (the final part) today. If you missed it, HERE is Part One, and HERE is Part Two. Today I’ll be covering our actual Fertility Treatment, from when we started Treatment to getting pregnant with our baby who is due in less […]
Happy Bloggiversary: 11 Years Blogging
I can hardly believe it! Today is the eleven year anniversary of my starting this blog. In honor of this, I decided to give a brief overview and some new data about the past 11 years. In my very first post on August 4, 2007, Why I Am Fat, I weighed 278 pounds. I was […]
9 Things Parents Say that May Contribute to Eating Issues
In my work with my clients, our intention is to get to the root of their eating challenges. In the process, we often uncover messages they absorbed as children that affect their eating as adults. In this article, we’ll explore things parents say that may contribute to eating issues. Let me first say, there is […]
Jayne: Body Grief & Soft Resilience | ANAD
Jayne (she/her), advocate, speaker, mental health professional, and author, helps those who struggle with body image and what she calls “Body Grief” through her expertise and vivid storytelling. Her passion was ignited by her own struggles with an eating disorder as a young woman as this led to her gaining a master’s degree in Clinical […]
Women’s Health Articles – Eat Sanely
Skip to content Women’s Health Articles Dr. Katz is quoted on occasion in Women’s Health magazine articles – most recently on “jumpstarting” your diet. Earlier, in January, she contributed to the dialogue on resolutions. Share This Story, Choose Your Platform! Page load link Go to Top Source link
Better-For-You Mango Float Recipe
Mango floats have been steadily increasing in popularity, delighting dessert lovers with their perfect balance of sweetness and creamy texture. Originating from the Philippines, this no-bake dessert is traditionally made with layers of ripe mango, sweetened cream, and graham crackers. Its simplicity and rich flavor have made it a favorite treat, especially during the hot […]
How the Asian Pop Culture Boom Is Feeding Eating Disorders
In our book, Marcia and I wrote about the “Western toxin effect,” in which developing countries begin to experience a rise in eating disorders, often spread through exposure to TV and the Western emphasis on appearance and physical beauty. Now, however, that phrase seems quaint. In Asia, for instance, pop culture has been completely co-opted […]