Is weighing yourself really worth it?? I think not… I haven’t stepped on a scale in over a year and don’t ever plan to. We don’t need to define ourselves by a number. We are worth so much more than that!
It’s kind of ironic that when you think of a teacher you think of an apple. A nice bright red apple sitting on the corner of her desk. When I think back to elementary school I think of apples on teacher’s desks, apple notepads, apple name tags, apples everywhere! Today I am a teacher and my … More An Apple a Day
I had to share this video that I found on another blog I follow. It is so empowering to us woman who are always trying to fit a mold that is unrealistic. Any body, any shape, any size can work out. Do it for you! To feel strong, healthy and empowered! ….I have more to … More Do you jiggle?
I went and got my haircut yesterday and the whole time my hairdresser just kept saying “My gosh your hair has just gotten so thick! I don’t understand this every time I see you it keeps getting thicker!” Meanwhile in my head I’m thinking “yeah well I had an eating disorder and when I restricted … More Everyday Challenges with ED
Since I can remember I have always been worried about what other people would think about how much I ate or what I ate, especially men. I always had to look around at other people to mimic what they were eating so that they could not judge the contents on my own plate. I wouldn’t … More What will he think?
Perception. We all have different perceptions but most importantly can you really trust your own? … More The Caribou Lady
I think it’s about time we talk about body image. Can we truly trust the reflection that looks back at us? … More Warning: Objects in the mirror are not as they appear
Came across this blog today and it hit home. Eating disorders are not about weight they are about control and being good enough. Think about that before you tell someone with an ED that they’re not fat and don’t need to loose any weight. Enjoy!
I like to refer to ED as the devil on my shoulder. That little voice that wants to persuade me to the dark side whether it’s not eating something, overexercising, or preventing me from just living life. When I made that decision to go on a diet and get healthy, ED and I created a … More The Devil on My Shoulder
Throughout my recovery I have reflected a lot on the past to try and recall when my eating disorder began. When did I start to hear that voice in my head that told me I was not good enough or that I shouldn’t eat or that I need to exercise more? It’s hard to exactly pinpoint … More Pre “ED”
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