Whenever I talk or write about something personal, I get a little nervous that I might be sharing too much. But as many of you know, I’m very passionate about mental health advocacy and awareness. So, if I have an important message to spread, I’m going to put that before anything else. I’m excited to share this topic, knowing that many … [Read more...]
Top 3 Tips for Improving Body Image
What is Body Image? Body image is how you see yourself when you look in the mirror or when you picture yourself in your mind. It encompasses: What you believe about your own appearance (including your memories, assumptions, and generalizations). How you feel about your body, including your height, shape, and weight. How you … [Read more...]
Body Shaming
Over the past years, “body-shaming” has become a hot topic, not just online but in everyday life. Unfortunately, body-shaming can happen to almost anyone -- regardless of gender, ethnicity, social class, or age. Celebrities, pregnant women, thin people, curvy people, fit people, athletic people, young people, old people -- the list of … [Read more...]
Raising a Child to Love Their Body
I was recently out with a group of “mom friends”, having one of those conversations talking about anything and everything related to our kids, all under 1 year old. Our conversation turned into an honest discussion about raising our children to be anti-dieting, body image-loving, positive self-esteemed individuals. My friends were … [Read more...]
One Size Does Not Fit All
Last week I attended an iaedp event on "One Size Does Not Fit All: Understanding the Complex Interplay of Body and Mind when working with Overweight (or Fat) Patients". I went into the meeting thinking I had a good understanding and insight into what it feels like to be overweight (I used to be heavier than what I am today not counting … [Read more...]
