"eating-disorders" Articles & Blogs:
See Alanis Run; See Alanis Run for NEDA
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On October 11th, in Susanville, CA, award-winning singer-songwriter Alanis Morissette (Flavors Of Entanglement) is going to run the Biz Johnson Trail Marathon to raise money for the National Eating Disorders Association.
If you haven’t seen Alanis late...[Read on] |
Despite Myth, Anorexics Do Become Pregnant
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(WOMENSENEWS)--As a child with anorexia, I was too young to worry about losing my period.
But many of the older girls and women in my treatment center believed the loss of a regular period was a perk to the potentially deadly illness. With the loss of th...[Read on] |
Celiac Disease & Why the Gluten-Free Diet is No Joke
| Earlier this month I had the pleasure of speaking with Shelley Case, RD, a dietitian from Canada who is an expert in Celiac disease and Gluten-free eating. I became interested in this subject due to the popularity of Elizabeth Hasselbeck’s book, The G-...[Read on] |
Killing Me Softly: Images of Women in Advertising
| In this new, highly anticipated update of her pioneering Killing Us Softly series, the first in more than a decade, Jean Kilbourne takes a fresh look at how advertising traffics in distorted and destructive ideals of femininity. The film marshals a range ...[Read on] |
Brittany Murphy- RIP
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Brittany in Clueless (she's on the left)
The death of Brittany Murphy at 32 is another one of those moments where you can see the toll that Hollywood takes on people.
I mean what 32 year old person has a heart attack?
People are saying drugs, but wha...[Read on] |
America's Next Top Model Contestant Over 6 Feet Tall and Weighs Less Than 100 Lbs.
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Wow.
This isn't right: she's 6'2 , weighs less than 100 pounds, and shows up to audition for Tyra Banks' ANTM in a corset. Um...wat?
Time for this show, which has tried so hard in recent season to break color and beauty norms in the fashion industry (...[Read on] |
Squash Food Cues & Lose Weight
| Losing weight and keeping it off for good has a lot more to do with your head then your stomach. Your brain sends out satiety cues and it also stops you from grabbing a second piece of cake when you are already stuffed. Paying attention to what the unemot...[Read on] |
Eat What You Love, Love What You Eat
| Is it possible to eat what you want without gaining weight? Many people, especially those who are chronic dieters are afraid this is not possible. Breaking away from the rigid set of dieting rules feels scary, and dieters are comfortable with the “restr...[Read on] |
Food for Fitness: Eat Those Dark Leafy Greens
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My fiancé and I have recently decided to improve our diets. By this I mean a serious cut back on calories, saturated fats, and excess carbs. Heading into our third week at this attempt, I would say that we are doing quite well.
I would be lying if I sai...[Read on] |
Chinese women now eating worms to get thin, but are they hungry an hour later?
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In areas of China where the pressure to find employment is rising, female students are also struggling with the need to stay trim. Daily Mail reports that, in order to lose weight to impress employers in job interviews, Chinese students have been resortin...[Read on] |
A typical day at Green Mountain at Fox Run
| It’s been a great week at Green Mountain at Fox Run! If you have not read my earlier posts, please catch yourself up!
I wanted to describe what a typical day is like here… so here it goes. You wake up and get ready for the day – workout clothes is ...[Read on] |
Food for Fitness: Say No to a No-Carb Diet
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A diet that says you should not eat carbs is ludicrous. Carbohydrates are necessary to life. “Carbohydrates are our main source of energy and provide the ideal fuel (glucose) for your body to function optimally, as well as many essential vitamins and mi...[Read on] |
Tales from the Tee – Better than a Barbie
| I just had to chuckle when I read the latest entry at Women on Course’s Tales from the Tee blog. Author Carolyn Luepkes talks about how she got her 6 year old granddaughter hooked on playing golf – and how well her granddaughter picked it up.
I just ...[Read on] |
Ain’t I a woman?
| This is the title of a speech given by African-American abolitionist and former slave, Sojourner Truth, in 1851 at a Women’s Rights Conference in Ohio. Her speech was in reaction to the privileges that white women had and the comparative silence about t...[Read on] |
Why Obama Can’t Make Kids Healthy (a different take on the nutrition bill)
| Pens don’t make change, actions do. A few days ago, President Obama signed a nutrition bill. Also known as the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act 2010. People ooh & awed. Yay! We have ANOTHER bill. This will make the obesity crisis diminish. And we won...[Read on] |
Mending bumps & bruises: The objectification of female athletes
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“Girls playing sports is not about winning gold medals. It’s about self-esteem, learning to compete and learning how hard you have to work in order to achieve your goals.” — Jackie Joyner-Kersee
Okay, so the first image that comes to your mind...[Read on] |
“It Is Like Merlot”: Wall Street’s Secret Curling Obsession
| Photo via EveryJoe.com Curling—yes curling!—is the most popular trend to sweep Wall Street since all those other trends that completely destroyed the nation’s economy, ha ha. That curling is so boring is kind of the point: it’s about technique and...[Read on] |
When “Reality” Hits – Advice from Biggest Loser Mom, Mandi Kramer
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I am thrilled to bring you this interview with “mom” (and former Biggest Loser contestant) Mandi Kramer. Ever feel like you are superwoman? Trying to juggle the needs of your kids, spouse, friends, and other family members? It’...[Read on] |
Go healthy with your office lunch
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Around 1:30 p.m. in the afternoon, half the office spills out onto the streets, dispersing into local delis, cafés, and restaurants. The other half remains indoors, sitting obediently at their desks within the confines of small cubicles. This scenario m...[Read on] |
Hard Times Call For Hard Workouts
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Americans are under a lot of stress right now. Job losses, salary cuts and fear about the economic state of our nation are leaving no one untouched. As many of us are feeling overwhelmed and working harder than ever, we are making economic adjustments to...[Read on] |
Weighing in on the New Year
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So you’re a resolutionist. You’ve resolved to eat right this year and get regular exercise, right? Slimming down and getting healthier are common New Year’s resolutions, but following through on the commitment is an uncommon accomplishment.
There ...[Read on] |
Rescuing our kids from too much princess glitter and camo gear: TV
| When I was a kid I wasn’t allowed to watch anything but PBS. I was completely out of the loop and constantly teased for my lameness. I will never do that to my kids!
Kids loving TV is a reality for parents, and it can be a positive force. But a SurveyU...[Read on] |
Simple and Easy Ways to Relieve Stress Fast
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I’m sure it comes as no surprise to you chicks that we live in a hectic, busy world. Our lives are filled with pressure, especially as young women in college or first starting out in the professional world.
Sometimes it can feel like everything is re...[Read on] |
Food for Fitness: Summer BBQ
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Summer time is close to drawing to an end, nevertheless, many are still firing up the grill and enjoying social time out of doors.Growing up in the south, grilling out has been a summer tradition in my family for every event that falls within the warm mon...[Read on] |
How to beat the winter blues
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It’s the middle of the winter; the next vacation period is weeks away, and the monotonous, daily grind of school or work is draining the energy out of you. This can only mean one thing…the winter blues have kicked in.
While it may seem trivial to att...[Read on] |
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