The fashion industry has a reputation for being cutthroat. Any viewing of America’s Next Top Model shows that the pressures and rejection involved in the fashion industry can cause women to tear up. But according to former Australian Vogue editor Kristie Clements, fashion models are doing more than crying into their tissues, they are eating [...]
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Beating the Thinspiration Addiction
While certain substances like nicotine and narcotics have physically addictive properties, one can develop a psychological addiction to just about anything. While pro-anorexia sites, that feature thinspiration content, can seem horrific and harming to the uninitiated, these sites can actually provide a sort of comfort to individuals with eating disorders. So much so, that individuals [...]
Celebrities with Eating Disorders: Jane Fonda Discusses her Long Bulimia Battle
When most people hear the name Jane Fonda, the first image that is likely to come to mind is that of the original fitness guru. The actress-turned-fitness queen inspired a generation to take cardiovascular exercise seriously with her once-ubiquitous aerobics tapes. However, she wasn’t always the picture of health. The 74-year-old actress revealed on Katie [...]
Eating Disorder Article: Musician Discusses Selective Eating Disorder in Rolling Stone
If most people were asked to name an eating disorder they would probably name anorexia or bulimia, but it’s unlikely that anyone would name selective eating disorder. Selective eating disorder is a rare disorder that is rooted in childhood. Those who suffer with selective eating can only eat a very limited palette of foods, gagging [...]
Eating Disorder Help: Lady Gaga Comes Clean About Bulimia Battle & Promotes Body Revolution
Lady Gaga has been one of the music industry’s most prevalent provocateurs, never backing down from the opportunity to shock both her fans and detractors. But in late September, Lady Gaga did something more mystifying than wearing a meat dress: she posted a picture of herself in her underwear, sans makeup and platinum hair with [...]
Valerie Bertinelli’s Eating Obsession: Binge Eating was Harder to Kick than Cocaine
Actress Valerie Bertinelli, who stole America’s heart as Barbara Cooper on the sitcom One Day at a Time (1975-1984), has been candid about how difficult it was for her to begin compulsive overeating recovery. “I used food as a crutch, and I abused food in a way that I shouldn’t.” She revealed on the Dr. [...]
Katie Couric was Bulimic, but Help from a Therapist Aided Her Recovery
News anchor and talk show host Katie Couric is used to asking tough questions, but recently she took her own turn in the hot seat when pop star and X-Factor judge Demi Lovato appeared on her show. Lovato has received a lot of attention recently for her struggles with eating disorders and has been quite [...]
Celebrities with Anorexia: Lucy Hale Comes Clean About Eating Disorder Battle
Pretty Little Liars star Lucy Hale is the latest of celebrities with anorexia to come forward and discuss her condition publicly. In the September issue of Cosmopolitan, the actress comes clean about struggling with an eating disorder. The Cosmo interview reveals that the star would sometimes go days without eating. For those as-of-yet unfamiliar with [...]
Celebrities with Eating Disorders: X-Factor’s Demi Lovato Speaks Candidly about Eating Disorders
After being released from rehab last year, singer and actress Demi Lovato has been public about her battles with anorexia, bulimia and cutting. Unlike some celebrities, who refuse to discuss any aspect of their treatment and rehabilitation, Lovato has made it clear that she wants other young girls who are facing bullying, body issues and [...]
Eating Disorders: Articles State that the Hipster Look is Driving Anorexia in Young Men
For years the “hipster look” has been contributing to anorexia in young men and women. Now that this fashion trend is going mainstream, more men and women are likely vulnerable to eating disorders triggers. While hipster fashion can be difficult to clearly define, with many resorting to the “I know it when I see it” [...]