In this song, ‘Pretty Girl Rock’ Hilson sings about her beauty and how girls can be jealous of her. First of all, I think it’s great when someone has self-confidence and can believe that they are beautiful, whether they’re fat, thin, whatever. So although the British part of me is saying “how conceited!” the body …
Thanks to Jenni Schaefer, who recently featured an excerpt from my book on her blog! Jenni recently celebrated the tenth anniversary of Life Without Ed, so be sure to check out her book’s new edition and to congratulate her when you stop by her site. Like the excerpt? Read more! You can find Does Every Woman Have …
Trigger Warning: Discussion of Eating Disorders and Halloween Candy One of Dr. Deah’s Practice Slogans None of us were born with a negative body image nor did it develop over night. So assuming we can instantaneously fix it just because we decide to feel better about our bodies is a bit unrealistic. In short, …
Artist, Kaia Arthur via etsy.com Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) PTSD and eating disorders often co-occur, particularly as individuals suffering from an eating disorder usually report a history of trauma. Research suggests that engagement in eating disorder behaviors may be a method of coping with the discomforting emotions and experiences correlated with PTSD. Thus, the …
By now, you’ve probably heard about H & M’s recent advertising snafu, in which the Swedish retailers plugged real-life faces on computer-generated bodies. The story was exposed earlier this month. And what about the notorious Faith Hill photoshopping job on Redbook magazine? Revealed several years back, the side-by-side comparison spoke volumes about what the industry …
Today’s word of the day is “perfect“, which is layered with so many extremely negative and troubling messages and views that we go on a journey of self-destruction in order to achieve this illusive state of perfection. I will share a great guest post today that will help you see your true reflection and who …
I started my new job a couple of weeks ago and enjoy it, but I’m exhausted because of it. I wish I could go into detail – actually you know what? I’ll be completely honest. I seriously thought about shutting down my blog because I’ve lost a bit of faith in the blogging community. Blogging …
Actress Drew Barrymore was quoted in February’s New York magazine: “I wasn’t a rebellious kid. Actually, I rebelled with junk food, because my mother was so psychotically healthy that I was like, I’m going to hide Doritos under my bed.” Barrymore’s experience isn’t unique. A recent article in the New York Times discussed how restricting children’s access to foods …
Having a conversation with the parents of someone who is struggling with an eating disorder can be very challenging and delicate. I had to learn that from first-hand experience. Why can’t you just stop? Why is recovery taking so long? Look at this friend of yours and how confident she is in her body and …
In preparation for my friend’s wedding, I am pampering myself. I got my nails done for the first time ever today, and they look lovely. I chose to get my nails done properly because I want to make myself feel as brilliant as I can whilst my upper arms are on show. Plus the bride …
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