I know, I know, you have read about them before. But I am addicted… A few nights ago I was watching my “stories”, which happened to be some new episodes of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills and Atlanta and I was once again sucked into their lives.
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When is the right time to get treatment for an eating disorder?
The other day I was speaking to a friend of mine who used to be an “eating disorder buddy”. We would overexercise, undereat and report all the facts back to each other on what the scale said. I have been recovered for many years now and work actively helping others seek relief in treatment. However, the other day when I was talking to my friend she was having a very hard time and I said (for the millionth time) how about treatment?
Book Review – Hungry: by Crystal Renn
I just finished reading the phenomenal autobiography of Ford Plus Size Model Crystal Renn. Her book is titled Hungry: . The complexities of eating disorders and what drives a person deeper inside the disease has always fascinated me; not only because I was once there, but it is helpful in feeling empathetic towards others and being more understanding.
What’s Eating You – The Season Finale: Melissa
Melissa’s story is an amazing story to watch as we wrap six weeks of this amazing expose on eating disorders in the real world. Melissa is a very extreme case, her photos are jaw dropping and she is clearly lucky to be alive. Melissa’s struggles are really amazing, but her honesty helps us understand the truth behind what often creates the recipe for an eating disorder.
Do you avoid carbs?
Recently I was at a friend’s house. My friend happens to be naturally very athletic and slim; she also craves fruits and vegetables and doesn’t even like junk food. So I was shocked when I overheard her telling her kids to avoid carbs. That’s right as I sat in their kitchen enjoying a cup of coffee after dinner; she quizzed the kids on what carbs are. They shouted things out and she would say yes or no. Then she said, “remember kids NO carbs tomorrow!”
Portia, Portia, Portia
By now we have all seen or heard about Portia de Rossi’s eating disorder battle. She was all over the media and captured a lot of attention. I got her book, Unbearable Lightness, a few weeks ago, then promptly lost it (it was in checked luggage that was never seen again).
Demi Lovato Goes to Rehab for Eating Disorder
In this “celebrity rehab” edition we see another Disney star seeking treatment in rehab. Thankfully this time her rep. confirmed it is for an eating disorder, ending needless speculation. The celeb? 18 year old Demi Lovato. I am proud of Ms. Lovato for seeking treatment EARLY. As I know all too well eating disorders are masters at tricking you into thinking you don’t have a problem.