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  • Nurturing a Positive Pregnancy…Lessons Learned from Eating Disorder Recovery

    The Center for Eating Disorders at Sheppard Pratt Blog
    Kate Clemmer
    10 May 2012 | 10:50 am
    Several months ago, The Center for Eating Disorders had the pleasure of hosting former World Champion rower, Whitney Post, as a keynote speaker during National Eating Disorders Awareness Week.In her talk, Invisible Victory, she spoke about her identity as an elite athlete and how she ultimately used it to her advantage in recovering from her eating disorder (ED).  During her visit to Baltimore, Whitney also shared that she was expecting a baby this June, and that  her work in ED recovery had provided a unique perspective and helpful skills for navigating the ups, downs and…

  • 8th Grader Petitions Seventeen Magazine

    About.com Eating Disorders
    5 May 2012 | 5:17 pm
    Kudos to Julia Bluhm, an 8th grader from Waterville, Maine.  She has recently begun a crusade to petition Seventeen Magazine to include at least one unaltered (completely real) photo spread in each issue....Read Full Post

  • Social Networks ~ Building a Body Positive Presence Online

    The Center for Eating Disorders at Sheppard Pratt Blog
    Kate Clemmer
    11 Apr 2012 | 12:11 pm
    Developing a positive body image isn’t necessarily easy and often takes a lot of work.  Creating a body positive Facebook page, however, can be easy with a few simple steps… If you haven’t done this yet, start by recognizing any negative or positive effects that  your Facebook use may be having on your self-esteem or body image.  How often do you publicly or privately criticize your own body while on Facebook?  How much time do you spend comparing your body to other people’s bodies online? Do your comments on other people’s photos regularly focus on weight or…

  • Role of Orexin-1 Receptor Mechanisms on Compulsive Food Consumption in a Model of Binge Eating in Female Rats

    MedWorm: Binge Eating Disorder
    8 May 2012 | 10:00 pm
    Authors: Laura Piccoli, Maria Vittoria Micioni Di Bonaventura, Carlo Cifani, Vivian J A Costantini, Mario Massagrande, Dino Montanari, Prisca Martinelli, Marinella Antolini, Roberto Ciccocioppo, Maurizio Massi, Emilio Merlo-Pich, Romano Di Fabio & Mauro Corsi Keywords: animal models; eating/metabolic disorders; psychopharmacology; behavioral science; orexin-1 receptor antagonist; orexin-2 receptor antagonist; Binge eating; female rats; compulsive food consumption (Source: Neuropsychopharmacology)MedWorm Sponsor Message: Please support the Doctors In Chains campaign for the medics tortured…

  • Eating Disorders Increase Risk of Dying Prematurely

    About.com Eating Disorders
    10 May 2012 | 10:13 am
    In case you didn't already know, eating disorders can be deadly. A new, extremely large-scale study on the topic was presented this week at the American Psychiatric Association's annual conference by Jaana T. Suokas, MD....Read Full Post
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    MedWorm: Binge Eating Disorder

  • Role of Orexin-1 Receptor Mechanisms on Compulsive Food Consumption in a Model of Binge Eating in Female Rats

    8 May 2012 | 10:00 pm
    Authors: Laura Piccoli, Maria Vittoria Micioni Di Bonaventura, Carlo Cifani, Vivian J A Costantini, Mario Massagrande, Dino Montanari, Prisca Martinelli, Marinella Antolini, Roberto Ciccocioppo, Maurizio Massi, Emilio Merlo-Pich, Romano Di Fabio & Mauro Corsi Keywords: animal models; eating/metabolic disorders; psychopharmacology; behavioral science; orexin-1 receptor antagonist; orexin-2 receptor antagonist; Binge eating; female rats; compulsive food consumption (Source: Neuropsychopharmacology)MedWorm Sponsor Message: Please support the Doctors In Chains campaign for the medics tortured…

  • Body satisfaction, weight gain and binge eating among overweight adolescent girls

    7 May 2012 | 10:00 pm
    Authors: K R Sonneville, J P Calzo, N J Horton, J Haines, S B Austin & A E Field (Source: International Journal of Obesity)

  • Rumination and body dissatisfaction interact to predict concurrent binge eating.

    5 May 2012 | 10:00 pm
    Authors: Gordon KH, Holm-Denoma JM, Troop-Gordon W, Sand E Abstract Based upon the escape theory (Baumeister, 1991; Heatherton & Baumeister, 1991) and the emotional cascade model (Selby, Anestis, & Joiner, 2008), it was hypothesized that body dissatisfaction and rumination tendencies would interact to predict concurrent binge eating symptoms. This hypothesis was tested in a sample of 780 undergraduate students. The results conformed to prediction, in that individuals with high levels of body dissatisfaction were most likely to report binge eating behavior when they also had a tendency to…

  • Adoption of diet-related self-monitoring behaviors varies by race/ethnicity, education, and baseline binge eating score among overweight-to-obese postmenopausal women in a 12-month dietary weight loss intervention

    30 Apr 2012 | 10:00 pm
    Abstract: Recent research has identified self-monitoring behaviors as important strategies for both initial weight loss and weight loss maintenance, but relatively little is known about adopters and nonadopters of these behaviors. To test our hypothesis that key characteristics distinguish adopters from nonadopters, we examined the demographic characteristics and eating behaviors (eg, restrained, uncontrolled, emotional, and binge eating) associated with more frequent compared with less frequent use of these behaviors. Baseline demographic characteristics and eating behaviors as well as…

  • Explaining the role of binge eating behaviour in weight loss post bariatric surgery.

    30 Apr 2012 | 10:00 pm
    This study suggests that this process may be redundant as the results indicate that it is not the presence of BE pre- or post-operatively which are predictive of treatment-induced weight loss, but whether patients' BE behaviours decrease or persist in response to surgery. Future research therefore should seek to identify predictors of decreased BE following surgery in order to enhance candidate selection and improve the efficacy of this form of obesity management. PMID: 22561580 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Appetite)MedWorm Sponsor Message: Please have a look at this new site…
 
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  • Eating Disorders Increase Risk of Dying Prematurely

    10 May 2012 | 10:13 am
    In case you didn't already know, eating disorders can be deadly. A new, extremely large-scale study on the topic was presented this week at the American Psychiatric Association's annual conference by Jaana T. Suokas, MD....Read Full Post

  • Dance UK Hosts Disordered Eating Conference

    7 May 2012 | 3:00 am
    I was excited to read that members of the dance industry in the United Kingdom are having an important conversation about eating disorders this past week.  In response to research that indicates that many dancers suffer or have suffered from an eating disorder, Dance UK hosted a conference on April 30 entitled "Nutrition and Disordered Eating in Dance: Artistry, Athleticism and the Role of the Multidisciplinary Support Team."  Over 100 delegates attended the conference at the Royal Society of Medicine in London....Read Full Post

  • 8th Grader Petitions Seventeen Magazine

    5 May 2012 | 5:17 pm
    Kudos to Julia Bluhm, an 8th grader from Waterville, Maine.  She has recently begun a crusade to petition Seventeen Magazine to include at least one unaltered (completely real) photo spread in each issue....Read Full Post

  • New Course for Doctors on Eating Disorders

    4 May 2012 | 3:00 am
    The American Medical Association has recently released a new online continuing education course entitled Screening and Managing Eating Disorders in Primary Practice.  It is currently available through the AMA's website.  Physicians who complete the course will be able to readily recognize eating disorder symptoms and complications and will be more knowledgeable about the course and types of treatments available.  The speakers for the course are Ovidio Bermudez, MD, FAAP, FSHM, FAED, CEDS and Jennifer L. Gaudiani, MD....Read Full Post

  • A Change of Heart for Vogue?

    2 May 2012 | 5:33 pm
    In stark contrast to the controversial 'Diet Mom" article, published only months ago, it seems Vogue may have had a change of heart regarding the promotion of eating disorder behaviors.  The editors of the nineteen international Vogue magazines have come together to release a joint effort called 'The Health Initiative' in which positive body image is championed.  The UK edition lists the pledges of the initiative as not knowingly working with models who have an eating disorder or are under the age of 16.  They also pledge to encourage the use of models who are healthy and who…
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    International Journal of Eating Disorders via MedWorm.com

  • Binge eating disorder in elderly individuals

    30 Apr 2012 | 10:00 pm
    Discussion:Regarding eating pathology, psychiatric comorbidity, and associated obesity, BED in this group of elderly individuals was similar to BED in younger adults. However, other than presenting with obesity, the participants reported good general medical health. BED might be a problem for a subset of physically healthy elderly individuals. Studies further examining psychiatric and medical presentation, including metabolic profile, of elderly individuals with BED may be warranted. © 2012 by Wiley Periodicals, Inc. (Int J Eat Disord 2012) (Source: International Journal of Eating Disorders)

  • The prevalence and correlates of eating disorders among emergency department patients aged 14–20 years

    30 Apr 2012 | 10:00 pm
    This study describes the rates of eating disorders in patients who present to the emergency department (ED) for any reason and examines the relationship between eating disorders, depression, and substance use in these patients.Method:ED patients aged 14–20 years (n = 942) completed a computerized questionnaire. Analyses were conducted comparing individuals who screened positive for an eating disorder with those who did not based on demographics (gender, age, race, and public assistance), body mass index, substance use, and depression.Results:Sixteen percent of patients screened positive for…

  • Decision‐making and planning in full recovery of anorexia nervosa

    30 Apr 2012 | 10:00 pm
    This study does not support results from other studies showing that rec AN participants perform better in decision‐making. Results from this study show that planning is impaired even after full recovery from AN. © 2012 by Wiley Periodicals, Inc. (Int J Eat Disord 2011) (Source: International Journal of Eating Disorders)

  • Binge eating during pregnancy and birth outcomes: A cohort study in a disadvantaged population in Brazil

    25 Apr 2012 | 10:05 am
    Discussion:Binge eating behavior during pregnancy may not influence birth outcomes as binge eating disorder does but affects gestational weight gain. Women reporting binge eating during pregnancy should undergo a diagnostic assessment for eating disorders. © 2012 by Wiley Periodicals, Inc. (Int J Eat Disord 2012;) (Source: International Journal of Eating Disorders)

  • Current status of functional imaging in eating disorders

    24 Apr 2012 | 10:00 pm
    AbstractEating Disorders are complex psychiatric problems that involve biologic and psychological factors. Brain imaging studies provide insights about how functionally connected brain networks may contribute to disturbed eating behavior, resulting in food refusal and altered body weight, but also body preoccupations and heightened anxiety. In this article, we review the current state of brain imaging in eating disorders, and how such techniques may help identify pathways that could be important in the treatment of those often detrimental disorders. © 2012 by Wiley Periodicals, Inc. (Int J…
 
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    MedWorm: Anorexia

  • Serotonergic effects on feeding, but not hypothalamus-pituitary-adrenal secretion, are altered in ovine pregnancy

    14 May 2012 | 10:00 pm
    In ovine pregnancy, as in human pregnancy, hypothalamus-pituitary-adrenal activity is chronically increased. These studies were designed to test the hypotheses that expression of serotonergic genes and responsiveness to serotonin are increased in pregnancy. We tested the stimulatory effect of an acute, intracerebroventricular injection of the serotonin reuptake inhibitor fluoxetine on plasma ACTH and cortisol in ewes during late pregnancy or postpartum. We also tested the effect of lower-dose, longer-term stimulation by intracerebroventricular infusion of fluoxetine in pregnant and…

  • Brain circuitry is different for women with anorexia and obesity

    14 May 2012 | 2:16 pm
    Why does one person become anorexic and another obese? Researchers have now shown that reward circuits in the brain are sensitized in anorexic women and desensitized in obese women. (Source: ScienceDaily Headlines)

  • [Cannabinoid drugs for neurological diseases: what is behind?].

    12 May 2012 | 1:30 am
    Authors: Fernandez-Ruiz J Abstract In recent years progress has been made in the development of pharmaceuticals based on the plant Cannabis sativa or on synthetic molecules with a similar action. Some of these pharmaceuticals, such as the mouth spray Sativex ®, have recently been approved for the treatment of spasticity in multiple sclerosis, but they are not the first and others, such as Marinol ® or Cesamet ® for the treatment of vomiting and nausea, and anorexia-cachexia syndrome, had already been approved. This incipient clinical use of cannabinoid drugs confirms something that was…

  • Acute Adrenal Insufficiency Associated with Tuberculous Vertebral Osteomyelitis and Lymphadenopathy: Case Report

    9 May 2012 | 8:16 am
    A 51-year-old man developed anorexia, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, and weight loss. He had orthostatic hypotension, hyponatremia, hyperkalemia, and hypocortisolemia, and the diagnosis of adrenal insufficiency was made. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) showed asymmetrically enlarged adrenal glands. Biopsy of a hypoechoic, enlarged, inguinal lymph node showed caseating granulomas. Lumbar MRI showed vertebral body height loss and abnormal signal in L1 and L2; vertebral biopsy showed chronic, necrotic, caseating granulomatous inflammation consistent with tuberculous osteomyelitis. Clinical…

  • How do I look?

    7 May 2012 | 5:37 pm
    Hooray for Julia Bluhm, the eighth-grader from Maine who recently met with an editor at Seventeen magazine to talk about girls’ body images. Julia presented a petition signed by 46,000 people asking Seventeen to “commit to printing one unaltered — real — photo spread per month.”The answer was something like: No can do. But very nice to meet you.read more (Source: Psychology Today Food and Diet Center)
 
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    About.com Walking: What's Hot Now

  • The Diagnosis Procedure

    walking.guide@about.com
    11 May 2012 | 6:04 am
    Many people do not know about the procedures involved in being diagnosed with PTSD. A mental health professional will often conduct an interview with you to determine whether or not you meet criteria for a PTSD diagnosis. Learn about what to expect during this interview.

  • Control Your Cravings

    walking.guide@about.com
    11 May 2012 | 6:04 am
    Despite our best efforts for healthy eating, we've all given into those intense cravings for certain sugary, high-fat, high-calorie foods. Here are some simple tips to keep your cravings from turning into out-of-control binges.

  • Arthritis Quiz - Myth or Fact?

    walking.guide@about.com
    11 May 2012 | 6:04 am
    Arthritis is a complicated disease. Can you sort out the myths and facts about arthritis? Take our quiz.

  • Preventing COPD Exacerbation

    walking.guide@about.com
    11 May 2012 | 6:04 am
    Preventing COPD exacerbation is paramount to the management of COPD. This is because exacerbations can cause severe illness and sometimes even death. Learn how to prevent COPD exacerbation.

  • The Biggest Loser SLIMCOACH by MYTRAK Review

    walking.guide@about.com
    11 May 2012 | 6:04 am
    A review of The Biggest Loser SLIMCOACH, powered by MYTRAK, an activity monitor pedometer that aims to motivate for weight loss and fitness.
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    Advice for Parents by Doris Smeltzer

  • Three free gifts...Happy Mother's Day!

    Doris Smeltzer
    11 May 2012 | 10:52 am
    Two years ago I wrote a post titled, "Look for the grey."  In it I spoke of the value of Suzanne Ricklin's Concept Cards.  At the conclusion of our IAEDP talk in March, Suzanne (former educator, now therapist) introduced herself to me and made an incredibly generous offer. She wanted to provide the readers of this blog, free of charge, three of her powerful Concept Cards. I was beyond delighted and immediately told her, "Yes!" Just in time for Mother's Day, Suzanne has kindly made the following cards available for free download on her website. Please click on each card image to go to its…

  • Happy International No Diet Day (INDD)!

    Doris Smeltzer
    6 May 2012 | 11:56 am
    May 6th (since 1992) has been set aside as a day to celebrate, albeit briefly, the joy of living in our bodies without the torment that dieting brings. So what are the tenets of INDD (and here I borrow from Dr. Deah Schwartz's guest blog on FierceFatties): Question the belief that there is only one “right” body shape Raise public awareness of weight discrimination, size bias and fat phobia Declare a day free from restrictive weight loss diets and obsessions with body weight Educate others by providing facts about the diet industry and emphasize the failure of commercial diets Show how…

  • I've come a long way

    Doris Smeltzer
    28 Apr 2012 | 12:13 pm
    At long last, whatever ailment my body has been fighting is abating. I've been able to garden a bit just in the last few days and although exhausting (and trust me, I didn't do much) it felt good to be outdoors again. I will attempt a short walk this afternoon and hopefully be back to my much longer morning walks soon. It is sweet beyond words to feel the return of my strength and I give public thanks for the miracle of my body's ability to heal itself! As I thought about the return of my strength my mind flashed on some soothing words I recently spoke to our granddaughter, Trinity, shortly…

  • The change is up to us (and it's back to bed for me)

    Doris Smeltzer
    20 Apr 2012 | 12:09 pm
    There is an article I read recently that contained a link to an advice column I'd never heard of: "Dear Sugar" written by celebrated author Cheryl Strayed on The Rumpus web site. I read Cheryl's Column #86 and was incredibly moved by her honesty and compassion for self and others. I planned to share much with you about how I was affected by her words and her wisdom and connect many dots with recent research articles and publications discussing eating disorders/body image/"obesity"/etc. Sadly, I have been extremely ill for the past week and a half (spent Wednesday night into Thursday morning…

  • 'Tis the season for good-byes and family lore

    Doris Smeltzer
    7 Apr 2012 | 2:11 pm
    Andrea's bedroom flooded due to human error (mine--long story) which meant that we needed to empty her room to pull up the soaked carpet and pad and ready it for its new flooring. It has been 12 years since Andrea's death and although her bedroom is used often by our grandchildren--it is their favorite place to play and sleep--I had not taken the time to do more than organize her closet's storage early on. Once emptied, it was evident to us that it would be prudent to paint the lower portion of the walls (the upper portion had been painstakingly "marbled" by Andrea and me during her high…
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    Eating Disorders News From Medical News Today

  • Differences Seen In Brain Circuitry Between Women With Anorexia And Those With Obesity

    16 May 2012 | 2:00 am
    Why does one person become anorexic and another obese? A study recently published by a University of Colorado School of Medicine researcher shows that reward circuits in the brain are sensitized in anorexic women and desensitized in obese women. The findings also suggest that eating behavior is related to brain dopamine pathways involved in addictions...

  • Study Identifies Five Factors That Promote A Positive Body Image In Women

    11 May 2012 | 2:00 am
    Women with high family support and limited pressure to achieve the 'thin and beautiful' ideal have a more positive body image. That's according to a new study looking at five factors that may help young women to be more positive about their bodies, in the context of a society where discontent with appearance is common among women. The work by Dr...

  • Possible Link Discovered Between The Hormone Ghrelin And Hedonic Eating

    7 May 2012 | 2:00 am
    When eating is motivated by pleasure, rather than hunger, endogenous rewarding chemical signals are activated which can lead to overeating, according to a recent study accepted for publication in The Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (JCEM). The phenomenon ultimately affects body mass and may be a factor in the continuing rise of obesity...

  • Research May Lead To Treatments For The Complications Of Obesity And Malnutrition

    1 May 2012 | 2:00 am
    Medical researchers at the University of Sheffield have defined the structure of a key part of the human obesity receptor - an essential factor in the regulation of body fat - which could help provide new treatments for the complications of obesity and anorexia...

  • Addiction-Like Behaviors Can Stem From Binge Eating

    26 Apr 2012 | 3:00 am
    A history of binge eating - consuming large amounts of food in a short period of time - may make an individual more likely to show other addiction-like behaviors, including substance abuse, according to Penn State College of Medicine researchers. In the short term, this finding may shed light on the factors that promote substance abuse, addiction, and relapse...
 
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    Does Every Woman Have an Eating Disorder?

  • Thanks Again

    drstaceyny
    23 Apr 2012 | 11:15 am
    Have you been gravitating toward higher calorie foods since 2008?  In a study presented back in August at the yearly meeting of the American Psychological Association, University of Miami marketing doctoral student Anthony Salerno suggests that your choices may be do to the economy. Salerno's research found that study participants primed to focus on deprivation chose higher calorie foods, compared to those who focused more on pleasure than survival. Most of us have accepted the fact that, for any, deprivation around food tends to lead to overeating.  What makes this study…

  • A Must Read

    drstaceyny
    10 Apr 2012 | 11:53 am
    Well said, Ashley. . .

  • The Not-So-Hunger Games

    drstaceyny
    3 Apr 2012 | 5:55 pm
    Current film sensation Jennifer Lawrence recently told Life & Style magazine that she, for one, is not going hungry. Lawrence says:  "'I remember when I was 13 and it was cool to pretend to have an eating disorder because there were rumors that Lindsay Lohan and Nicole Richie were anorexic.'" Now, considered somewhat plump for Hollywood, Lawrence feels differently:  "'I'm just so sick of these young girls with diets.  I think it's really important for girls to have people to look up to and feel good about themselves.'" And, in another declaration that may serve to benefit…

  • Israeli Model Law

    drstaceyny
    20 Mar 2012 | 11:25 am
    Government officials in Israel have passed a new law banning the use of significantly underweight models in country-wide advertising.  The law, designed to challenge the glorification of the thin ideal, will also require advertisers who use airbrushing/editing to slim models down to acknowledge this in print. Officials are hopeful that these measures will reduce the rates of anorexia in Israel.  What do you think?

  • Fitness, Faith, and Fun

    drstaceyny
    21 Feb 2012 | 11:21 am
    Here's what I like about exercising:  Physical activity improves my mood; it makes me feel accomplished; it keeps my blood pressure low and my heart in good health; it makes me strong and, for instance, capable of carrying all the groceries in in one shot, it helps me burn off some restless energy before an entire workday spent seated in a chair; it gives me an opportunity to listen to my favorite tunes and participate in an individual dance party in my head; it allows me to work toward various goals; in a class setting, it helps me to feel the camaraderie of being part of something…
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    The Center for Eating Disorders at Sheppard Pratt Blog

  • Nurturing a Positive Pregnancy…Lessons Learned from Eating Disorder Recovery

    Kate Clemmer
    10 May 2012 | 10:50 am
    Several months ago, The Center for Eating Disorders had the pleasure of hosting former World Champion rower, Whitney Post, as a keynote speaker during National Eating Disorders Awareness Week.In her talk, Invisible Victory, she spoke about her identity as an elite athlete and how she ultimately used it to her advantage in recovering from her eating disorder (ED).  During her visit to Baltimore, Whitney also shared that she was expecting a baby this June, and that  her work in ED recovery had provided a unique perspective and helpful skills for navigating the ups, downs and…

  • The 2012 Symposium ~ CED welcomes five distinguished treatment experts from around the world

    Kate Clemmer
    13 Apr 2012 | 1:35 pm
    The Center for Eating Disorders at Sheppard Pratt is proud to present Eating Disorders: State of the Art Treatment, on April 21st, 2012 in Baltimore, Maryland.  This is an exciting opportunity for phsyicians, psychologists, social workers, counselors, nurses, dietitians  and other treatment professionals looking to expand and deepen their knowledge and expertise in the treatment of individuals  with eating disorders.  You can learn more about the 2012 distinguished panel of speakers below. We hope you’re planning to join us in Baltimore on April 21st.   2012 Speaker…

  • Trauma and Eating Disorders: Updates & Advances in Managing the Complex Comorbidity

    Kate Clemmer
    13 Apr 2012 | 1:29 pm
    On April 21st, 2012 treatment professionals from across the country will gather in Baltimore for a day of advanced training and learning opportunities focused on improving treatment options and outcomes for their patients with eating disorders.  Dr. Timothy Brewerton, one of five distinguished experts presenting at the event, is widely respected for his contributions to the field of eating disorder treatment, particularly regarding his work with co-occurring trauma.  In advance of his presentations, we asked Dr. Brewerton to comment on this complex intersection between trauma and…

  • Social Networks ~ Building a Body Positive Presence Online

    Kate Clemmer
    11 Apr 2012 | 12:11 pm
    Developing a positive body image isn’t necessarily easy and often takes a lot of work.  Creating a body positive Facebook page, however, can be easy with a few simple steps… If you haven’t done this yet, start by recognizing any negative or positive effects that  your Facebook use may be having on your self-esteem or body image.  How often do you publicly or privately criticize your own body while on Facebook?  How much time do you spend comparing your body to other people’s bodies online? Do your comments on other people’s photos regularly focus on weight or…

  • What’s Really Going On with Faceboook & Body Image?

    Kate Clemmer
    11 Apr 2012 | 11:56 am
    The results of our recent survey regarding the intersection of Facebook use and body image have been highlighted by various news outlets over the past two weeks.  We discussed the implications of the survey results here (and as a guest post over at The Illusionists), drawing attention to the fact that 51% of the 600 survey respondents said they often compare themselves to others while on Facebook and that seeing photos on Facebook makes them more self-conscious about their own body and weight.  Additionally, 32% endorsed feelings of sadness when they compare their body to other…
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    Weighing The Facts

  • Recovery Quote Of The Week: May 14, 2012

    MrsMenopausal
    14 May 2012 | 8:26 pm
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  • Happy Mother's Day!

    MrsMenopausal
    13 May 2012 | 12:46 am
    Wishing you all a very Happy Mother's Day! picsource:http://www.flickr.com/photos/29290711@N04/3910341997/in/photostream/

  • Be Yourself: Inspirational Recovery Quotes

    MrsMenopausal
    8 May 2012 | 11:07 am
    To thine own self be true. Shakespeare You have to leave the city of your comfort and go into the wilderness of your intuition. What you'll discover will be wonderful. What you'll discover will be yourself. Alan Alda The hardest challenge is to be yourself in a world where everyone is trying to make you be somebody else. E. E. Cummings Always be a first-rate version of

  • Recovery Quote Of The Week: May 2, 2012

    MrsMenopausal
    1 May 2012 | 11:15 pm
    Clouds come floating into my life, no longer to carry rain or usher storm, but to add color to my sunset sky. Rabindranath Tagore *See sidebar menus for more Recovery Quotes of the Week and Inspirational Recovery Quotes .

  • 7 Ways To Lift Your Spirits in 5 Minutes Or Less

    MrsMenopausal
    27 Apr 2012 | 11:01 am
    Need an emotional (and even physical) lift? You only need a few minutes to make a big difference in how you feel. 7 Ways To Lift Your Spirits In 5 Minutes Or Less Breathe Sit up straight, shoulders back but relaxed. Clear your mind. Close your eyes. Relax. Take a slow breath in through your nose. Slowly exhale through your mouth, completely pushing the air out of your
 
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    Laura's Soap Box

  • Research Study for Moms of Anorexic Boys

    Laura (Collins) Lyster-Mensh
    16 May 2012 | 1:19 pm
    Posted by request: Are you the Mother of a Son who has received inpatient treatment for Anorexia Nervosa?    If so, please consider participating in this important study, which seeks to explore and document the psychological and social caregiving experiences of these mothers.  To date, there have not been any published research studies that have focused exclusively on parents of sons with anorexia.  Parents of a child with a chronic illness, and in particular eating disorders, have reported that mental health and medical treatment professionals often neglect their needs.

  • "She’s just not thin"

    Laura (Collins) Lyster-Mensh
    15 May 2012 | 10:47 am
    There are so many quotable lines in the blog post, "Fantasy of Being Thin" that I have given up trying. You just have to read it. Suffice it to say that ALMOST EVERY WOMAN I KNOW needs to read this Shapely Prose post. If you're struggling with your weight, if you're pissed off that I keep telling you to stop struggling with your weight, if you are delaying or avoiding ANYTHING "until I lose weight," read this to understand that accepting the body you have isn't enough, it is accepting the loss of the fantasy of what you'd be and what you'd be "once I lose the weight." "She’s just not thin."…

  • more than just eating disorders

    Laura (Collins) Lyster-Mensh
    14 May 2012 | 5:20 am
    Charlotte really sums it up here.  I sometimes do feel a bit funny that so much of my life is spent "with" people who don't live anywhere near me and yet they are very real and the relationship is far more than just about eating disorders. My family teases me, and my friends on the ground find it a bit funny, too - but with friends like Charlotte who needs.... to clean the house for visitors! (Actually, Charlotte knows just where I keep the unmatched socks, has gotten me through a crying jag or three, and served as shoe consultant - and has no illusions about the dust levels, either!)

  • what if you did it now with the body you have now

    Laura (Collins) Lyster-Mensh
    13 May 2012 | 5:04 am
    I met danceswithfat! It was at the last night party at ICED in Austin and I was introduced to the uber-cool blogger, danceswithfat, whose dance moves I admire as much as her blogitude. Wish I'd known she was there earlier, we could have talked longer - or busted a move! Here's why I love her: "what if you did it now with the body you have now?" I know too many people who are waiting to enjoy their lives, to LIVE their lives, "until I lose that 10 pounds." They may even avoid the very things that make them feel better - like dancing - because they somehow don't deserve them at their weight or…

  • recovered from a mental health issue and over 18? researcher seeks your help!

    Laura (Collins) Lyster-Mensh
    12 May 2012 | 8:31 am
    Posted by request: "‘Successful Recovery’: Characterising and evaluating the role of life events in maintained recovery from mental health issues. Dear Participant, I would like to invite you to take part in a research study. Your decision to take part in this study is voluntary and you are under no obligation to do so. Before you decide whether or not you would like to take part in this research study it is important for you to understand why the research is being done and what it will involve. Below is some information about the study, what it entails and requires from you. Please take…
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    Frozen Oranges

  • Mark’s Perspective On Auto Insurance Online

    Admin
    7 May 2012 | 4:49 pm
    If you’re trying to find low priced motor insurance, the solution could be closer than you think. In fact, you might not even have to change providers in order to reduce your auto insurance costs as it is possible to some cost benefits through reviewing your current motor insurance policy. One way to change your present insurance into low priced motor insurance is to spend your whole bill up-front rather than deciding on the monthly payment plan. While it can be tough to come up with the greater summarize front, spending your whole quality at the same time substantially lower your…

  • Insurance Inside Info For Women Drivers

    Admin
    5 May 2012 | 6:50 pm
    Moving across town isn’t a reason to change companies, since it probably will not affect your insurance charges by very much, whenever. If you’re moving apparent to the other end of a state, you might wish to contact agents in that area and get a quote from them. You could find that the new area you are moving to has cheaper rates from certain insurance firms. Insurance, death and taxes? We all know the old adage that you cannot prevent death and taxes, but must we consider adding cheap car insurance quotes to that statement? In our modern world you can not easily survive with out…

  • How To Start a Business Online

    Admin
    2 May 2012 | 6:47 pm
    Auto Insurance Automobile insurance usually pays a commission of between 5 and 10 percent. Sales made on the Internet pay less than direct sales. Renewals may be lower than the first year or period. The commission per sale is lower for online car insurance quotes, with the requirement being that the agent could offer a greater volume that adds up to higher pay. House Insurance Home insurance typically gives around a 10 to 20 percent commission, with the normal being 15 percent. The percentage is higher since it is more work intensive. Home insurance agents do inspections of the house,…

  • Holistic Internet Marketing

    Admin
    27 Apr 2012 | 3:59 am
    A new idea that’s developed with the development of the Internet, online marketing utilizes numerous methods and methods in the advertising of various goods and services. Website marketing is also called net advertising, i-marketing, e-marketing or internet marketing. The exercise of online marketing, examines both complex and creative facets of the Web, along with advertising through e-mails and wireless media. Online marketing also contains electronic client relationship management (ECRM) and digital customer information management. Seo (SEARCH ENGINE OPTIMISATION) and Internet search…

  • Van Insurance Tips

    Admin
    27 Apr 2012 | 3:11 am
    When the most of your commuting moves around college carpools, packing up large freight and getting the household for picnics every weekend, the best car you will get is a truck. With a large amount of space inside and comfortable sitting for the whole family, a truck is the ideal competitor for the name of a ‘ excellent family car ‘. Aside from attending to the requirements of a large family, vehicles will also be the favored vehicle for carrying baggage from one spot to yet another. Vehicles really are a far better option than a SUV as they’re economically priced and also…
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    Eating Disorder Hope

  • Imagine Me Beyond What You See

    4 May 2012 | 3:27 am
    Creativity: a beautiful way to promote and foster positive body image and recovery from eating disorders. Simple, but profound. Through art and expression, individuals can explore and externalize their hopes, fears, goals, and ideas. The International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals (iaedp) recently hosted the 2nd annual International Body Image Art Contest for professionals and individuals. To see the winner “She is a Tree of Life” (as well as honorable mentions) you can follow the press release—Imagine Me Beyond What You See. Written by Rachel Bailey

  • Identifying a Loved One May Be Struggling with Bulimia

    12 Apr 2012 | 12:07 pm
    It is difficult to come to terms with any kind of health concern that a friend or family member suffers.  This difficulty is doubled when the suffering individual may not have acknowledged their own condition yet.  When that health condition may be an eating disorder, it can be a delicate subject to bring up, that requires respectful and caring discussion with the individual. The article Identifying a Loved One May Be Struggling with Bulimia is a great resource to consider if you are looking for some direction on how to handle your concerns about someone who may have bulimia.

  • Timberline Knolls Residential Treatment Center Names Hariclia Hristea, MD as Staff Psychiatrist

    10 Apr 2012 | 12:55 pm
      A treatment center is valued for the quality of its staff and treatment.  Get to know the leaders of an eating disorder treatment center and you will see the trickle down effect of their character, professionalism and devotion to the field in the doctors, nurses, therapists and support staff of the treatment center.  Many treatment centers offer a wide array of useful treatments for eating disorders, such as cognitive behavior therapy, dialectic behavior therapy, equine therapy, etc. but only a few treatment centers offer the commitment to excellence in their staff that…

  • Eating Disorder Hope is honored to announce that Ranch 2300 is now listed in our exclusive National Eating Disorder Specialist Library

    9 Apr 2012 | 9:28 am
    Residential treatment for eating disorders and related conditions (addiction, depression, anxiety, etc) is scarce in Texas.  Yet the need is great.  That is why we are particularly excited to announce that Ranch 2300 has opened, just outside of Lubbock, and is offering premiere treatment for anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder and co-occurring disorders.  We hope you will check out Ranch 2300 and help us welcome their needed services to Texas!

  • Vogue Mom Encourages Daughter to Lose Weight: Helpful or Harmful Approach?

    30 Mar 2012 | 1:18 pm
     ****We are constantly bombarded with messages from the media that we should be thin and lean, and preferably, look like one of the models in magazines, on TV, on billboards, etc.  Sadly, many kids face this pressure at home, too.  Well meaning parents, alarmed by concern about their child's weight and health, often resort to imposed food restriction and diets to help their child "be healthy", "fit in", etc.This can be problematic because once dieting and food restriction are enforced, it is not uncommon for the child to then develop a tormented relationship with food that can…
 
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    St.Vincent Bariatrics

  • Big Steps, in a Newly Agile Body

    Bruce
    15 May 2012 | 10:06 am
    Oh, the weather outside’s delightful, and Bruce is making good use of it—as he has been regularly these days—by taking hikes. That’s something he simply could not have done before his surgery and was still intimidated by even a year ago. In this video, Bruce shares his joy and disbelief about his new hiking habit, and talks about taking hiking to a new level in his much more nimble body.

  • Low-Fat Strawberry Creamsicle Protein Popsicles

    Ted Eads
    11 May 2012 | 1:13 pm
    With fresh strawberries in season, it’s easy to find great deals on these sweet berries but sometimes hard to figure out how to use them all before they go bad. Which, of course, is one of the reasons why I love this particular recipe so much, it’s the perfect way to eat strawberries as a cool treat that’s low-fat and packed with protein. Just don’t forget to make them ahead of time! 3/4 cup soy milk 1 scoop soy protein powder 1 cup strawberries, rinsed, caps removed 2 packets Splenda 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract Pour the milk into a blender and add the strawberries,…

  • Getting to Know the New You

    admin
    2 May 2012 | 8:37 am
    By David Creel With bariatric surgery come major lifestyle changes and rapid weight loss. Adapting to these changes can be exciting, confusing, and sometimes distressing for patients and those closest to them. I commonly hear patients say, “I’m surprised when I look in the mirror or see pictures of myself.” For many, body image doesn’t keep up with the rapid weight loss. And spouses often need to adapt to having a more energetic and confident partner who may not need as much assistance with daily tasks. The good news about all of these changes is that most long-term effects are…

  • Healthy Ham and Cheddar Squares

    Ted Eads
    30 Apr 2012 | 1:17 pm
    May is already here and you know what that means: the kids will soon be home for the summer.  Having snacks on hand is a summer must. It’s important not only for your children, but for you as well, to keep those snacks healthy. Working in some protein doesn’t hurt, either.  So what can you make that will please both your kids and your waistline? These Healthy Ham and Cheddar Squares are a low-calorie food disguised as a tasty treat. 56 saltine crackers 1½ c. 2% milk fat cheddar cheese, shredded 1 c. fat-free sour cream 2 eggs 1/8 tsp. pepper 1½ c. chopped deli ham ½ c. diced red…

  • One Step at a Time, to the Finish Line

    admin
    27 Apr 2012 | 11:45 am
    On April 21, 2012, several of our patients finished the Carmel Marathon 8K—something most of them never thought possible. They trained for the event with guidance and motivation from the exercise support group at St.Vincent Carmel Hospital, which meets twice a month, and during their individual appointments with program staff. They trained with grit and determination and the joyful purpose they’ve gained from shedding their former lives. Take a look, and see what a brand new life can mean.
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    Beating Ana by Shannon Cutts

  • Mentoring Leaves No Room for Ed

    Shannon Cutts
    15 May 2012 | 9:19 am
    Mentoring neatly circumvents the isolation in which an eating disorder flourishes by putting us in direct connection with each other—heart to heart, mind to mind, spirit to spirit. (-Quote from Beating Ana) The connection we offer the most time and attention to is the one that will be the strongest. I will say that again. The connection we offer the most time and attention is the one that will be the strongest. If we give most of our day, our mind, our body and our habits to Ed, then guess which connection we are strengthening? If, however, we keep ourselves continually occupied in…

  • Our most powerful resource for healing, survival, and revival of life continues to be each other

    Shannon Cutts
    8 May 2012 | 7:21 am
    Through the years when I was doing the bulk of my recovery work, and in the years since then, it has been and continues to be my experience today that even with all that we now know about eating disorders that we did not know then, and even with all of the resources we have now that I did not have when I first became ill, our most powerful resource for healing, survival, and revival of life continues to be each other. (-Quote from Beating Ana, Part One: "Welcome to Our World") Ed is very jealous. Whatever your relationship with Ed, rest assured that he does not want to share you. He is not…

  • Small Right Steps Really Do Add Up with Lynn Gerhard

    Shannon Cutts
    7 May 2012 | 8:25 am
    Lynn Gerhard is my own long-time mentor. In addition to mentoring me (a full time job I can assure you) and serving as MentorCONNECT's Vice Chair, along with a full time job of her own and as many service projects in other areas, she has also agreed to donate her time to share her story and words of wisdom for MentorCONNECT in an upcoming teleconference on May 9th. Please make plans to attend. This is a rare and wonderful opportunity to hear from the woman, mentor, friend and sister who has saved my life more times than I can count! You can reserve your space at:…

  • I am going to recover from my eating disorder, no matter how long it takes

    Shannon Cutts
    1 May 2012 | 6:49 am
    I am going to recover from my eating disorder, no matter how long it takes, how hard I have to work, how much money I have to spend, or how much I have to rearrange my other priorities in order to make recovery my number one priority. (-Quote from Beating Ana, Chapter: "The Key to Life") Thinking about and focusing on Ed is not the same as thinking about and focusing on your recovery. You may already know this - it sure sounds simple enough, doesn't it! But are you practicing what you know? Ed is very tricky. Ed has plenty of practice in getting us to think we are focusing on recovery, when…

  • You Can Hold Joy

    Shannon Cutts
    27 Apr 2012 | 7:27 am
    This month's Good News for Eating Disorders Recovery was just published, so I thought I would share the inspiring message with you here as well! I hope you enjoy it! :-) ps. If you want to subscribe, click HERE You Can Hold Joy I am reading a wonderful book right now ("Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking"). In this book, the author shares that only about 50% of our personality type is determined by genetics. The other 50% is determined by personal choice. WOW. Earlier in my life (I am 41 now so I have made an executive decision that I can now say things like…
 
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    Fighting Anorexia

  • A Letter to Little Me

    anne.s.reinhardt@gmail.com (Anne-Sophie Reinhardt)
    15 May 2012 | 2:59 pm
    I tried to write this post over and over again, but I always reverted back to one of my all-time favorite songs of Pink. I have been a fan of her since her very first song, have seen her in concert (which was on of the best concerts I’ve ever had the pleasure to see and I’ve been to uncountable ones) and am in awe of her voice and work. Pink has carried me through many dark, dark years and I could always relate to her music because her family issues, her struggles, her lyrics hit so close to home. Her songs remain the most played songs ever in my playlist and I don’t think…

  • 048 Fighting Anorexia – Crimes Against Clients.

    anne.s.reinhardt@gmail.com (Anne-Sophie Reinhardt)
    14 May 2012 | 6:23 am
    In this episode of Fighting Anorexia, I talk about Crimes against Clients. I share my personal experience and those of my listeners and readers. I go into the following points: Weight There are many patients who experience not being helped because they are not underweight. People can starve themselves even if they are not underweight. It doesn’t mean that those who are underweight are more sick than those who are not. Everybody who eats disorder is in danger. Age The perception that eating disorders can’t happen to older people is absolutely wrong. If your doctor doesn’t…

  • Role Model Roll Call

    anne.s.reinhardt@gmail.com (Anne-Sophie Reinhardt)
    13 May 2012 | 10:18 am
    There are three people that come to mind when I think of role models: my sister, my husband and Portia de Rossi. Let me explain… My sister has always, always been my biggest rock, my soul mate and the girl I looked up to despite her being three years younger than me. I love her drive, her confidence, her ability to embrace life in ways I thought I never could. Spending the weekend with her has shown me yet again how wonderful she is. She was there in the darkest hours of my life, never ever turning against me, but trying to help me in every way she could. I love her to pieces and hope…

  • Freestyle

    anne.s.reinhardt@gmail.com (Anne-Sophie Reinhardt)
    12 May 2012 | 9:27 am
    In a few short minutes, I’ll head out the door and take a train to visit my sister. I haven’t seen her in a while and I am super excited to spend tonight and tomorrow morning with her. Why am I telling you this? Well, the thing is that this is a huge step for me. Not only will I cook with her tonight, but we will also do brunch with our mom tomorrow. You see in the past this would have freaked me out. I would have to up my abuse of laxatives and the night at my sister’s would have been nothing short of a nightmare with cramps and shame. I would have been extremely tense…

  • I want you to understand that…

    anne.s.reinhardt@gmail.com (Anne-Sophie Reinhardt)
    11 May 2012 | 1:25 pm
    Your eating disorder is not your friend. Your eating disorder is your worst enemy. No matter what Ed/Ana/Mia tells you, it’s a lie. Eating disorders are inherently belittling, deceiving, mean creatures. They promise you that everything will get better if you only listen to their sweet words, but in reality everything gets worse if you follow their path. They paint a picture of perfection, glory and accomplishment that goes far beyond what every other human being can achieve. They make you feel superior. They more you feel in control. They make you cope with life. What they don’t…
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