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Thick Dumpling Skin – Snow Snow Snow
Snow Snow Snow Landed in Boston and damn this snow storm is no joke. Just kidding. I’m from California and I think it’s beautiful! Freezing, yes, but beautiful nevertheless. Is it just me or do people become warmer as it gets colder? Oh and can someone teach me how […]
Not being the skinniest anymore (article)
Source: https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/hunger-artist/201306/not-being-the-thinnest-any-more-how-adjust When you’re recovering from anorexia, it’s one of the most frightening things in the world to realise that you’re no longer the thinnest person in the room. And for it suddenly to be true not just once, but usually. After years of starving yourself, followed by months of regaining the weight you lost in […]
STOP HATING YOUR BODY – selfcareafterrape: So I found this and for the…
StopHatingYourBody a place of encouragement, a place to discuss body image, insecurities, self-esteem, and everything under the umbrella of fighting self-hate and finding self-love. We aspire to hold space for groups that are under/misrepresented in media, to uplift the narratives and give attention to body positive folx, women,LGBTQIA+, people of color, people of different sizes, […]
Nutritionist says you don't need to diet to lose weight – Express
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The Potential and Pitfalls of Getting a Personal Coach
by Melissa L. I was recently unemployed for several months. It was so frustrating because I didn’t know what I was doing wrong. I thought that working on myself would help manifest a great job and I believed I had to eliminate any beliefs that were blocking my success. Maybe, I just wasn’t being positive […]
Supporting a Student with an Eating Disorder
Transitions are hard, full stop. This is true for most people, and in many different contexts: changing jobs, moving to a new city, big life events like marriage or having kids. When it feels like everything is in upheaval, people often grasp at parts of their life that they have control over—and for those vulnerable […]
David Benson on the Perfect Health Retreat – Perfect Health Diet
David Benson on the Perfect Health Retreat David Benson of Duluth, Minnesota was a guest at the May 2015 Perfect Health Retreat. David kindly recorded a video for us discussing his experience at the retreat. Some highlights: “I’ve been having a great time. It’s been relaxing and a nice mix of activities, we’ve been busy, […]
Understanding the Effects of Caffeine Before Workout
Whether you’re getting up early to hit the gym before work or you’re headed to an evening exercise class, you might turn to a caffeinated drink for some extra energy before exercise. It makes sense. Coffee, tea, caffeinated sodas, and energy drinks are all popular choices to put a little more pep in your step. […]
5 Things that Have to No Place in Eating Disorder Recovery
Recovery is a bumpy road, and there are often unexpected twists and turns, even with significant support. It’s important during this process – and I might argue always and even for those without eating disorder histories – to avoid cultural trends that can exacerbate symptoms or interfere with full recovery. The following are several examples […]
The scale: To weigh or not to weigh in recovery [Podcast]
In this podcast, Tabitha Farrar talks to Bridget Whitlow about weighing in recovery Bridget Whitlow, MS, LMFT is a licensed psychotherapist that provides psychotherapy for adolescent and adult individuals, couples, families, and groups. Bridget has clinical expertise in the treatment of anxiety, eating disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder, LGBTQ, and self-criticism. To learn more about her Hello […]
Finding Serenity: The Healing Power of Nature at Shades of Hope
In our fast-paced world, it’s easy to become disconnected—from ourselves, from others, and from the natural world around us. The pressures of modern life often leave us feeling overwhelmed, stressed, and lost, making the need for a space where we can reconnect with our inner selves more vital than ever. At Shades of Hope, we […]
Standing Up to Weight Bias in Healthcare: Tara’s Story
At the Obesity Action Coalition (OAC), we believe in sharing real stories from our members to help others understand the challenges and stigma of living with obesity. Tara is an OAC Community Member who recently wrote in about wanting to share her personal experiences in hopes of educating healthcare providers and supporting individuals going through […]