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Are Instances of Eating Disorders on the Rise Because of Instagram?- Who Chose Your Lunch - Your Body or Your Self-Esteem? - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2007 from Julie HargreavesDo you struggle with weight problems? Do you console yourself with food? Are you aware of your inner food programming and just how easily those buttons are pushed? Read on to discover how they got there in the first place and what you can do to "re-program" your food responses. Firstly, how ...
Views: 802 - Prevent Eating Disorders By Being Aware Of The Health Dangers - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2010 from Sandra Kim LeongYou can prevent eating disorders by becoming aware about the dangers that they pose to your health and well being. An eating disorder is a condition that you should not dismiss as something that is not serious. If you do not seek early treatment, it can affect your entire self-image but also ...
Views: 1342 - What Are The Signs of Anorexia - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2007 from Scott MoagaIt is important to recognize the signs of anorexia, because it is a common eating disorder that can be fatal if not treated. Anorexia, also known as anorexia nervosa, is an eating disorder in which one restricts food intake. People with anorexia do not eat enough calories to support normal ...
Views: 1008 - Helpful Hints For Family and Friends - by Learn to listen. This means hearing what the person means. Try staying attuned to nonverbal messages from their behaviors and check it out with them. For example, "I notice you are slamming doors and stomping around. Are you angry about something?" By listening, you are letting the person know ...
Views: 895 - Dying to Fit In - Literally! - by Today in America you can be whatever you want to be - any dream can be accomplished as long as you pursue it. We have economic security and we live in a peaceful and prosperous nation! We live in the land of opportunity, rich with culture and diversity, the land of the free! The question I pose ...
Views: 1257 - Finding Resources for Eating Disorder Treatment - by If you or someone you care about is affected by an eating disorder, it is important to seek help!
Admitting you have an eating, exercise, or body image problem that requires treatment is difficult. We understand that taking those first steps to seeking help are filled with fear, anxiety, but ...
Views: 847 - How to Find and Evaluate a Therapist - by Eating disorders are extremely complex disorders that can be life threatening. It is important to seek the help of a qualified professional to assist you in the recovery process. Having a good support system of friends and loved ones is extremely helpful, but it is vital to have a professional ...
Views: 2343 - Don’t Let Fear Stand in the Way of Overcoming Binge Eating - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2012 from Kristin GerstleyWhen it comes down to binge eating, motivation for something, or even some kind of training, it is all about mind over matter. It’s about you believing in yourself enough to do what it takes to obtain your goal of overcoming binge eating. It’s you never giving up until you have achieved what ...
Views: 1934 - Lean Dreams: Eating Disorders on NCAA Teams - by Submitted on May 16, 2007 from Adam JacobsWe see her running at cross-country and track meets every season; we watch her as she propels her thin arms and legs, conspicuous ribs, hollow cheeks and eyes, bulging veins and concave stomach forward. The visible markers on her body shout that something is not right, as her drive for ...
Views: 1821 - Is it Self-Esteem or Self-Confidence or what lies in between? - by I was driven towards looking to the self-confidence and self-esteem in ourselves on a deeper level. How do we evaluate the two?
On a human level and perhaps whilst growing up, our religion, the influence of the culture of where we grew up in and our parents, are all factors that influence and ...
Views: 1818 - Don't Look At Me: A Teen Girl's Dying Self-Worth - by Submitted on May 03, 2007 from Suzanne WilliamsTHE PROBLEM: I whirl past the waiter so fast that he stumbles back a few steps, struggling to balance the tray wobbling on his forearm. I don’t have time to apologize. My watch tells me I’m already six minutes late. I loathe every second that passes while my feet make their way around table ...
Views: 883 - Eating Disorders - For the Family - by Focus on feelings and interpersonal relationships - not on food and weight. Family members are often the forgotten members, especially other children. It is important that they talk about their feelings.
Do not let the eating disordered family member disrupt the entire household. The family ...
Views: 1615 - Eating Disorder Awareness and Prevention - by "I'm glad I had the chicken pox."
"Why is that?"
"Because it meant I went to bed without dinner."
"Well, why would you be glad about that?"
""Because it means I didn't have any calories."
The above conversation with a six year old girl took place in my waiting room as I was saying ...
Views: 1463 - Does Anyone Have a Pail for My Soda? - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2007 from aron walladMore and more and more soda please. How come we are getting bigger and bigger? I am referring to our girth. Diabetes in teenagers is reaching epidemic proportions. Diabetes is on the rise in our culture. Do you think soda may have something to do with it? Take a look in the soda aisle of the ...
Views: 900 - A Fat Loss Recipe That Will Guarantee YOU Success Both Physically and Mentally - by GUEST ARTICLE! Okay Ladies! Guest Article Number One Is Here! You Bet Ya! Here It Is! A Fat Loss Recipe That Will Guarantee YOU Success Both Physically and Mentally Written Exclusively By former Ms Interior Italia BC and now currently Miss British Columbia, Canada. May I introduce you to Nadia ...
Views: 1188 - Hypnotherapy Is The Answer To Permanent Weight Loss - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2007 from Alan B. DenskyResearch at Tufts-New England Medical Center has provided evidence that all of the popular diets work if you can stick to them. Atkins - low carb; The Zone - low glycemic index; Ornish - low fat; Weight Watchers - low calorie. But medical research has also proven beyond a doubt that almost no ...
Views: 894 - 4 Steps to Ending Emotional Eating - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2007 from Larina KaseOkay, I admit it. I’m an emotional eater. People are often surprised when they hear me say this because I’m so into the psychology of weight loss. But it really isn’t that big of a revelation. The truth is, we’re all emotional eaters. It’s human nature. I’m not going to try to make you never ...
Views: 2136 - I'd Die for a Hot Fudge Sundae - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2007 from Larina KaseI crave sugary foods when I am stressed. I like salty foods when I am tired or when I am bored. I eat comfort foods like pasta when I am down. Are you like me? Do you eat based on how you feel? Many people eat in response to particular emotions. It is human nature really. Think about it, this ...
Views: 1076 - Commit to End Binge Eating - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2012 from Kristin GerstleyWhen you want to stop binge eating, you need to make a decision and change your old habits. Perhaps these habits have been around for years, but no matter how long they have been your fallback, you need to make changes and create new, positive habits for yourself. You need to end the pattern. ...
Views: 3726 - What Kind of Eater Are You? - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2006 from Alice GreeneThere are so many different reasons why we struggle with food, and it isn’t black or white. Many of the reasons stem from what we’ve been told, the way we’ve been raised and the way we feel on a given day. It is liberating to know that the struggle isn’t just because we are bad when it comes ...
Views: 4054 - Ten Things That Steal Your Energy and Make You Fat - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2006 from Jackie BeanOvereating is an epidemic in America. We all know how we are supposed to eat in order to be healthier, but few of us are able to sustain a healthful eating pattern for very long. There are many reasons for this difficulty and one of the biggest is energy depletion. When you are depleted and ...
Views: 2854 - Learn to Love and Accept Yourself - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2012 from Kristin GerstleyHow many people can actually say that they love and accept themselves just as they are? Learning to love yourself is quite possibly one of the hardest things to accomplish in your life. And that is when there is nothing wrong with you. Imagine having an eating disorder. It is even harder ...
Views: 1576 - Six Steps to a Positive Body Image - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2012 from Kristin GerstleyA positive body image is one that we should all strive for. This is when you know yourself and who you are. You have a very true perception of your size, shape, and weight. You see yourself as you are in the present. You accept yourself, even though you may be overweight. You believe in ...
Views: 3552 - Your Subconscious Plays a Huge Part in Ending Binge Eating - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2012 from Kristin GerstleyIf you had the ability to design your life the exact way that you wanted to, would you? If you could create every detail of your life, how would that be? What if I told you that you have this incredible power within you? What if I told you that you could co-create your life to your exact ...
Views: 3508 - Ten Things To Do Instead of Binge Eating - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2012 from Kristin GerstleyWhile we all reach for food for many different reasons, there are big consequences associated with binge eating. Various health problems and obesity are just a few bad things that can happen to a person that binges regularly. Below are some suggestions of what you can do the next time you ...
Views: 5343 - Change is Vital to End Binge Eating Disorder - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2012 from Kristin GerstleySo, you are at the point where you realize that you have Binge Eating Disorder and you want to make a change in your life for the better… But what do you do next? If you are like how I was, a mixture of emotions used to begin to fill my head about what my new self would be like. I was excited ...
Views: 2020 - Five Simple Steps to Stopping a Binge - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2012 from Kristin GerstleyWhen you have a negative feeling, the thought of comforting and drowning yourself in food sounds like a wonderful idea. Your mind will be taken off of dealing with your emotions and food will heal all. This is the truth for about the first five minutes of binge eating. After that, you will ...
Views: 2564 - Is Binge Eating Making You Feel Alone? - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2012 from Kristin GerstleyIf you have Binge Eating Disorder, you understand the feelings of loneliness. You know what it is like to live in a secret world that no one knows about. You have a big secret, but no one is allowed to see that side of you. At restaurants with friends, you order just the right amount of ...
Views: 1434 - Healing Your Emotional Relationship with Food - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2006 from Lori RadunThe other night I lay in bed watching Oprah’s 20th Anniversary DVD collection – a gift given to me by my best friend. Story after story of incredible people that have touched and changed the life of Oprah caused my tears of inspiration to flow. One particular person I really identified with – ...
Views: 3202 - Can Affirmations End Binge Eating Disorder? - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2012 from Kristin GerstleyIt is proven that affirmations help to reprogram one’s mind. When one repeats an affirmation over and over, the subconscious picks up on it as the present reality. Does this mean that people have the ability to completely turn around their life as they know it? In one word: yes. You can ...
Views: 3323 - Positive Self-Esteem for Binge Eaters - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2012 from Kristin GerstleyWhen you feel at your lowest point, food becomes your best friend. Food makes you feel better from the hurtful comment that you heard a stranger say about your weight. Food comforts you when no one else can. Food numbs any pain that you don’t want to feel. But, food is actually the enemy ...
Views: 1414 - Binge Eating is Not Black and White - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2012 from Kristin GerstleyIt’s the little things that you will need to notice and congratulate yourself on when beginning the recovery process from a binge eating disorder. These little things will be the stepping stones to gaining full control over yourself when food is involved. These tiny stepping stones will prove ...
Views: 1561(1 vote) - Binge Eating Disorder - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2006 from Greg CulverBinge Eating Disorder is a type of eating disorder characterized by sustained binge eating to excess followed by periods of guilt and disgust. Unlike bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder does not include periods of purging. The disease is supposedly prevalent among 1-5% of the population. ...
Views: 954 - Body Image - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2006 from Greg CulverBody Image - What Is It? Body image is what you see yourself to be when you look into a mirror. Depending on your psychological state, you will see something very specific to your mental picture. Things like, your beliefs about your appearance, how you personally feel about your body and also ...
Views: 1435 - Eating Disorders -- The Causes - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2006 from Greg CulverEating Disorders - Causes Eating disorders are not just about food and weight. Often, eating disorders will result from a series of long-standing behavioral, emotional, psychological, interpersonal, and social factors. People who have an eating disorder will use food as a way of being able to ...
Views: 1062 - Anorexia Nervosa - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2006 from Greg CulverSelf starvation and excessive weight loss are characteristics of the very serious eating disorder called Anorexia Nervosa. This disease is life threatening, affecting mostly girls (90-95%). Research suggests that between 0.5-1% of the American female population are affected by this serious ...
Views: 1068 - 6 Steps to Ending Bad Eating Habits - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2006 from Kathryn Martyn SmithA client wrote, "Help me! I thought I was finally getting a handle on my weight issue but the sugar is killing me. I had an awful day. I won't even tell you what I ate today because it is just so unbelievable. All I will say is that 90% of my food today consisted of sugar! I really, really need ...
Views: 1134 - Mindfulness and Eating: Divine Desk Dining - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2005 from Maya FrostAre you stuck eating lunch at your desk again? Lucky you. You see, staying put can be surprisingly soothing compared to making a mad dash to the cafe for a sandwich and running back to your office, all the while worried that you’ll miss an important call. If you feel chained to your ...
Views: 1300(1 vote) - Forgiveness is the Ultimate Weight Loss - by While some people share their favorite sayings with car bumper stickers there is a horse farmer in North East Florida who shares his own profound quotes by posting signs for thousands of drivers to see on the way to and from work. This past week he posted a sign that said, "Forgiveness is the ...
Views: 3786(1 vote) - HOW TO OVERCOME EMOTIONAL EATING - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2003 from Ellen ShumanI WAS STUCK IN A SELF-DEFEATING CYCLE! I felt out-of-control with food! I was either overeating or dieting. In either mode, I felt I was never good enough. I had willpower and stick-to-itiveness in many other areas in my life. So why couldn't I apply that same resolve to my eating habits? I ...
Views: 14265(3 votes) - A Perspective of Eating Disorders - by A human’s perception of what are right and acceptable ways to look, act and behave are really nothing but a pile of empty, meaningless and substance less rules of which have been passed down through generation after generation of perhaps, confused and somewhat misinformed people. Whether it ...
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