Eating Disorders in Gen Z | ANAD
Eating disorders, for teens, are oftentimes go unnoticed. For female identifying individuals, the development of serious diet habits (that should be a source of concern) are often written off as silly diet fads. While for young men, the idea of sharing mental health struggles, let alone struggles with an eating disorder, are rarely ever mentioned […]
Don’t let your summer be a total…
A body positivity blog specifically for all of us male-identified, masculine-bodied, and/or masculine-presenting people of Tumblr. Here you’ll find messages of body positivity and fat acceptance that are either gender-neutral or specifically for us guys. I do aim to keep it totally positive here, so you won’t see any rebuttals to fat hate or anything […]
What “Body Love” Actually Means…
I recently heard a client say that it’s easier to love her body when she’s working out, “eating well,” or otherwise perceives herself to be succeeding at society’s “thin rules.” And I get it. In a world that’s constantly telling you that your value in society is directly related to your performance of the thin ideal, it may […]
A Nepalese Comfort Meal by Susan Guillory
While continuing my journey into learning about the cuisines of people in my life, I have recently become intrigued by the foods of Nepal. My friend, Shailini Sisodia’s father was a diplomat and would return home from such places as Kabul, Hong Kong, and Paris with edible gifts, opening his family’s horizons to a myriad of […]
Another Week Gone By
Just a little update for my weekly weigh-in. Last week, I set 182 as my new “high line” for my weight range. Here is my weight graph over the last 12 days: The weight line starts at 182 and ends at 179, which is what I weighed this morning. That’s down a pound from last […]
Finding ME Again.
Some days it feels like the first six months of 2021 never happened. The countless needles, IVs, meds, PICC lines, surgeries feel like a distant nightmare. I was in survival mode. Other days, I sit with anxiety pounding my chest *knowing* the infection is back or something else will be wrong. I’ve avoided writing, feeling […]
When You Don’t Want to Overeat & Yet You Do
Hey everybody. Today let’s talk about that situation where you want to overeat and you don’t want to overeat. Or you don’t want to overeat but you really want to overeat. Let’s talk about cognitive dissonance and how not to gaslight it. So, do you ever feel tired of fighting yourself? Does it ever feel […]
This Perfectly Sums Up NYC Right Now – BeautyBeyondBones
Hello from NYC! My husband and I have been in Manhattan all week for his work, and this weekend, we’ll be enjoying our East Coast baby shower! I can’t wait to see all our loved ones and celebrate the rapidly approaching arrival of our baby girl! I’m not sure if I’ve told you all this […]
WHY “SANE”?? – Eat Sanely
Skip to content WHY “SANE”?? I’m reflecting today on the choice of the word “sane” in working toward healthier attitudes toward eating and weight. Why “sane”? This term rarely pops up, in fact, if you search diet or eating topics. The word seemed right when I first started writing about what I now call “sane […]
Running for Weight Loss: A Beginner’s Guide
Regular physical activity is vital for anyone trying to lose or maintain a healthy weight. You can do many things that burn body fat, create a calorie deficit, and help you get in shape. The real question is: Which cardiovascular exercise is best for weight loss? Swimming, cycling, and running are all excellent workouts if […]
Food, Body, and Mental Health in Pregnancy, Postpartum, and Breastfeeding
Kathryn talks to Nicole Longmire, MPH, MEd, IBCLC about some of the eating and body-image issues that come up surrounding pregnancy and the birth of a child, as well as during breastfeeding. You’ll learn strategies for managing mental and emotional challenges during the postpartum period and receive guidance on factors like appetite fluctuations, extreme schedule […]