They say that pain is more bearable in the company of another human being. It is healing and comforting to share perspectives without being judged. Now, imagine yourself trying to support a loved one through recovery from an eating disorder. Their irrational and critical thoughts, unhealthy rituals, vicious behaviors – How can you empathize … Read More
Laughter. Joy. Happiness. Peace. These are all things I never thought I would feel again. At the height of my anorexia, I was numb. The only things I thought about were food and exercise. Every day centered around what and when I would eat, as well as when I would exercise. My plans for each … Read More
Over and over and over again my brain questions: Why? Why am I struggling today? Why do I feel this anxiety now? Why do I feel so fat, so ugly? Why? What is different today from yesterday? Why did my clothes fit better last week? Why do I feel so differently today then I did … Read More
My approach and views on body weight have changed a lot since I became a dietitian back in the late 90’s. I was taught that weight control could be achieved by simply balancing calories in with calories out. My diet plans consisted of a list of foods to eliminate. Moving to Canada in 2003 was … Read More
Looking back on Eating Disorder Awareness Week, the University of British Columbia Okanagan (UBCO) was a bustling campus. Adding to this busy feeling, the team at UBCO made efforts in several ways to promote the awareness of eating disorders throughout the campus and valley. On campus, information booths were held in the afternoon throughout the … Read More
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
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
On Thursday, February 4th, 2016, a special Pinwheel event took place during Eating Disorders Awareness Week to address the interplay between our brain, body and beliefs. Body image is perhaps the least understood and most complex of the issues the society experiences. The repetition of negative messages and experiences over time about our bodies can become internalized … Read More
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.
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
