Reblog: From Survive to Thrive Guide

Reblog of a previous post.   Why did I take on the project of creating a Guide for recovering from an eating disorder? And why did I want it written by those with lived experience? Because I know from personal experience that there are some pieces to an eating disorder that cannot be explained. There … Read More

Why I am grateful for my Eating Disorder.

The other morning, I went to an early yoga class at my local yoga studio. I arrived, lay out my mat, and then sat down in a comfortable position. As I began to sink into my mat, and allow myself to get lost in the instrumental music softly playing in the background, I began to … Read More

Contest closes Feb. 29!

The Hunt to Love our Bodies, Love Ourselves! ends on February 29th, 2016 at 11:59pmPST. Time is running out, so if you still haven’t joined our contest, hurry before it’s too late! You can find all the details here.  

What is Perfection?

I lived my whole life in search of love and acceptance. Growing up; I was bullied often – mostly for how I looked. I wasn’t a beautiful teenage girl by society standards: A chubbier than average girl with short hair and bushy eyebrows. When my body started to change through adolescence, my life changed along … Read More

Join our contest!

Want to win an Ipad Mini? In case you missed it, The Hunt to Love our Bodies, Love Ourselves is LIVE. Good luck!   Re-blog: The Hunt to Love Our Bodies, Love Ourselves! February 1-29, 2016 It all started a number of months ago.  We came across an online game our friends at ChangeDayBC were … Read More

Eating Disorder Awareness Week Events

  February 1-7, 2016 is Eating Disorder Awareness week and we have a number of FREE activities. Read below for all the details.   Win an Ipad Mini in The Hunt to Love Our Bodies, Love Ourselves! Date: Feb 1 – 29 Want to win prizes? Using your Android, iPhone or tablet device, complete missions … Read More

Meet our panel members

Coming soon! Do you have your tickets for our panel discussion, Interrupting the Stigma: Putting an End to Size-Shaming on January 30th?  Well, what are you waiting for?? Tickets are free, but you need to register here. And after you register, why not join our Facebook event page and invite your friends? The event will … Read More

Win an iPad Mini!

The Hunt to Love Our Bodies, Love Ourselves! February 1-29, 2016 It all started a number of months ago.  We came across an online game our friends at ChangeDayBC were hosting using an app, new to us, called GooseChase. What is GooseChase, you ask?  GooseChase is your ticket to an iPad Mini.  Yes, you heard … Read More

Surviving the Holidays

Unless you’re from another planet, you’ve likely noticed that it’s that time of year again – yes, the holidays are back! For some, the holidays are a happy time of year consisting of fun-filled parties and special family meals, where old recipes are savoured.  A time where relatives and friends catch up, laughs are had, … Read More

#Purple4PEDAW 2016

It’s baaaack! Our 3rd annual #Purple4PEDAW event is happening on Feb. 5th and we need your help to make it a success. #Purple4PEDAW is a day designed to bring awareness to eating disorders. Various landmarks in BC will be turning #Purple4PEDAW in support.  Check out our list in progress here of confirmed venues and be sure … Read More