Your worth can’t be measured by the numbers on the scale, the size of your clothes, or the reflection in the mirror. Love your body and love yourself.
Every. Single. Day.
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"Weight fluctuation is a healthy part of growing up. A teenager needs more calories during times of rapid growth (i.e. puberty). If your child eats when hungry and stops when satisfied, then s/he will learn to eat according to internal hunger and fullness cues. It is important to know that children gain weight in advance of the rapid growth period that occurs during puberty, and that this weight gain is quite normal. " ... Read More
"We are constantly bombarded with images from the media that show us a narrow picture of what it looks like to be cool, successful, and attractive. We are exposed to these messages more than ever before — through the Internet, TV advertisements, magazines, and social media. Models, actors, and celebrities are used to portray an … Read More" ... Read More
It’s that time of year again! As you know, the Provincial Eating Disorders Awareness (PEDAW) Campaign: love our bodies, love ourselves, is launched every year from February 1-7 with activities and events taking place throughout the year. It is a province wide effort to raise awareness around prevention and early intervention of eating disorders as … Read More
“You did not choose to have an eating disorder, but it is your responsibility to choose recovery.” This is a familiar phrase to those in recovery and it’s an important one; however, as is the nature of most phrases, it is a simplified statement about a complicated subject. Choice. Choice is a complex and interesting … Read More
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A small reminder that your worth is not based on a number on the scale or a pant size. You are so much more than a number, you are you and that..
A great read about creating boundaries from a young age. We will say that this should apply to all genders, always. https://www.girlscouts.org/en/raising-girls/happy-and-healthy/happy/what-is-consent.html?fbclid=IwAR2mbxl2QdlqeEKyGF9lx1dGOpjLXy9xR1L7tF50aQlrgym4BeC7JZQsjnQ
