If you haven't seen one already, you probably will this week: a blog post, a Pinterest graphic or Instagram Live on how NOT to gain weight during the Holidays. It is a common theme this time of year. Well-intentioned people share tips and tricks for negotiating the Holiday gathering. From bringing your own food, to slimming down cocktails, to eating before hand, to swapping "this" for ... Read More
Don’t be Afraid: National Eating Disorder Awareness Week
I am often asked "what changed?" "How did you go from being bulimic to recovering and finding freedom?" It question that demands an in depth answer. I always give that answer to the best of my ability to anyone who asks. And each time I talk about my recovery from a nine-year struggle with bulimia and offer advice it always starts with the statement: don't be afraid. Don't be afraid to ask for ... Read More
National Eating Disorder Awareness Week
This week is National Eating Disorder Awareness Week. Simply based on statistics, chances are you either know someone who has been affected by an eating disorder or have been affected yourself. As many of you know I struggled for nine years with anorexia and bulimia. I can say with great joy that I am and have been completely free of any disordered behavior or thinking for almost five years. In ... Read More