Combating Body Dissatisfaction, Embracing Body Acceptance.

Combating Body Dissatisfaction, Embracing Body Acceptance.

Research shows that body dissatisfaction is a leading risk factor in the development of an eating disorder. Body Acceptance Week, a new initiative from the National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA), works to promote body acceptance, including body positivity, body...
That’s Kind of a Miracle

That’s Kind of a Miracle

Body image insecurities and disordered eating have accompanied a majority of my young adult life. Though I was never formally diagnosed, I can say with certainty there were times those recurring problems with food and exercise and body image could have been defined as...
Eating Disorders: More Common Than You Think

Eating Disorders: More Common Than You Think

Although roughly 30 million people in the U.S. are affected by eating disorders, most of us don’t know much about these diseases. First, let’s tackle a few of the myths with some facts. Eating disorders are not a lifestyle choice; they are mental-physical...