And the dangers of aspiring toward any number less. — If you haven’t said it yourself, you’ve likely heard someone make a comment like, “Only 12 more pounds to go before I reach my goal weight.” Ah, the almighty goal weight. It’s a number most everyone seeking to shed some pounds has in mind. …

A perspective from an introverted, “can do anything on my own” eating disorder survivor — I kept my eating disorder a complete and total secret for nearly 13 years. Day after day I convinced myself I could beat it on my own and not burden anyone with my struggle or expose my inner demon. And sure, there were periods I was able to go one…

#3: It’s sucking the life out of you — Many of the 65 percent of Americans who hoped to shed some pounds in 2023 are already feeling their motivation wane. And rightfully so. If you nod your head to any of the below, eschewing your new year’s diet may actually be the healthier choice to make. #1. It’s Not a Lifestyle You Can (or Want) to Maintain Many weight loss…

Being sick or injured aren’t the only reasons. — Exercise is one of life’s greatest medicines. In healthy amounts, it can build strength, boost immunity, improve mood and focus, and increase lifespan. But just as the old adage goes, too much of just about anything is never a good thing. Without even realizing it, your body may be signaling…

And why I have to be okay with that — I love Medium. I know. Such a cornball way to open things up. But it’s the plain and simple truth. This month is my four-year anniversary of being a paid subscriber of the platform. …

The silver linings of hitting rock bottom with mental illness — “Sometimes it takes being left seemingly with nothing to realize that you are everything. To see that you held the key to your own happiness and self-worth and belonging and wholeness all along.” — Mandy Hale Never — ever — would I wish an eating disorder upon anyone. In a…

Drilling down on negative critiques of Darren Aronofsky’s “The Whale” — A cacophony of sniffles cascaded the movie theatre last night as the ending credits rolled for Darren Aronofsky’s latest film, The Whale — an adaptation of the stage play by Samuel D. Hunter. …

You’re hard-pressed to come across someone who radiates unwavering body love. More often than not, the desire is to be thinner, trimmer, tighter, and lighter. Why is this? Much of how we think and feel about bodies stems from the indoctrinated belief that being slim engenders desirable outcomes. Outcomes like: …

Unraveling pivotal points in history that impacted the way we view and value bodies — Believe it or not, the compulsion for people to manipulate their bodies into smaller shapes and sizes hasn’t always been a thing. In fact, for the vast majority of human history, people gave two shits about the size of their waistline or how much they weighed. Like most socio-cultural phenomenons…