Mindset Affects Weight
Posted on: February 5th, 2015
Words can have an enormous impact on people that goes well beyond the psychological. More and more research of late supports that perceptions and what we are told can result in physical changes. This is at once fascinating and troubling.
A recent study published… Continue reading
Eating Disorders in Midlife
Posted on: January 3rd, 2015
Many of us believe that only teenage girls are afflicted with eating disorders; that girls in their formative years develop unhealthy relationships with food which progress to serious disorders. In fact, this is only partially true. Increasingly, middle-aged women are being diagnosed with eating… Continue reading
A Plan For the Holidays
Posted on: December 2nd, 2014
As you may know from reading my blogs, living with an eating disorder presents a number of serious challenges. For many, the disorder looms large and can often times feel overwhelming. This is especially true during the holiday season when we’re exposed to excessive… Continue reading
The Body Image Social Media Link
Posted on: November 4th, 2014
Social media has become entrenched in cultures around the world because it has real value. It provides connections to others, and as social beings this is something we thrive on. But as always, new technologies cut both ways.
Recent studies have shown that there’s a… Continue reading
Eating Disorders On Campus
Posted on: October 6th, 2014
Kudos to University of North Carolina for putting a spotlight on eating disorders. A recent event held on campus called Southern Smash encouraged students to smash their weight scales with bats and hammers. They were also invited to write down negative opinions of themselves,… Continue reading
