Nurturing Food Freedom and Body Confidence
A Unique Approach to Healing Eating and Body Image Problems: Decoding Food and Body Angst
Monitoring weight and body shape, often in the name of health and feeling better, is so pervasive in our culture that is rarely questioned. It is now the norm, and those who don’t monitor their bodies' are suspected of not caring for themselves. I am concerned that the opposite may be true. That monitoring weight and body shape may not always be a sign that people care for themselves.
Kids, Eating and Weight: What Does the Research Say?
There are two forms of eating that can feel out-of-control: deprivation-driven eating and emotional eating. Most people think that out-of-control eating is mostly emotional. Actually, it is far more likely that ‘over’eating is deprivation-driven.
Aquaman and Abs: Hollywood's Unrealistic Body Standards Now Focused on Male Actors
Male body shaping is becoming increasingly prevalent. And as we consume more polished media, the line between reality and Hollywood becomes more blurred. This article aims to unpack how even a hero like Aquaman can be body shamed and how male actors now have to shape their bodies to become Hollywood superheroes.
Recovery is Not a Destination
Recovery from eating and weight issues is not a destination. It is not a place where you arrive one day and finally “get it.” If you see your healing as a destination, not only will you be disappointed, but you will also miss your recovery.
Overcome Body Checking for a Better Body Image
Do you constantly “check” your body to see if you look okay? For any sign of weight change? To see if your hair and clothes are perfect? Constantly checking yourself can contribute to negative body image and eating disorders. Find tips to overcome body checking, develop a more positive body image and feel better.