It’s a story that proves true love has no boundaries. A recovering anorexic and morbidly obese man met in a treatment facility, bonded over their mutual struggles and are now getting married. Lizzie Elsburg, 24, was just 89 pounds when she checked into a facility for anorexia and bulimia. Her now fiance, Chris Glasgow, 28, …
While health experts tend to point the finger at the fast food or advertising industries for the country’s obesity problem, new research reveals that most Americans actually blame themselves. The findings have significant implications for professionals who work with eating disorder patients and those struggling with weight problems. Moreover, the University of Illinois study suggests …
The dominant view of self-control in modern psychology and behavioral science is that it’s a limited resource; once you use up all you have, you’re bound to then indulge in the thing you’re trying to set limits with. Yet a new article published in Trends in Cognitive Sciences suggests that self-control can actually be bolstered …
A short documentary released last month at the Sundance Institute’s Women at Sundance brunch challenges moms to get in touch with their natural beauty. The film “Selfie” reveals just how easily mothers can pass down their body image insecurities to their daughters, so both the moms and daughters are asked to take photos of themselves …
While New Year’s resolutions can sometimes get a bad rap for being too lofty, research does suggest that coming up with a set goal can help you stick to it. The key, however, according to John C. Corcross, author of “Changeology: 5 Steps to Realizing Your Goals And Resolutions,” is to make a smart and …
A health blogger from Illinois did something many overweight people only dream of: she lost 170 pounds and completely transformed her life and body. Last month, Shape magazine reached out to Brooke Birmingham, from Brooke: Not On a Diet, hoping to share Brooke’s journey as a “Success Stories” feature the magazine runs monthly, where it …
It’s back-to-school season, which means that college women across the country are gearing up for rush – the process of joining sororities on their campuses. Sorority life, while not inherently problematic, can contribute to negative outcomes for women with body image issues, writes Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, on the blog Eating Disorders Hope. Shame Some …
In a move that will surely be applauded by health care providers and eating disorder specialists, the House has passed a bill that would require Virginia school boards to keep parents informed about eating disorders. Under the new law, students’ parents would be given guidelines and information about identifying eating disorders and how to seek …
In a horrifying example of what body image issues can drive a young woman to do, a 15-year-old UK girl committed suicide by throwing herself under a speeding train. Rosie Whitaker had been treated at a South London hospital anorexia unit, but her mom says she was still committing acts of self-harm–this final one being …
Finding the right treatment options for anorexia depends largely on the severity and frequency of your symptoms. Those in the initial stages of eating disorder treatment might find it helpful to combine several different therapeutic modalities to support recovery, while those suffering relapse behavior or who are in later stages of treatment may benefit from …
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