Is ‘diet’ a bad word?
If you are an addict, you are advised to avoid your addiction the rest of your life because even a taste can send you spiralling. In my experience, a diet can do just that
Pregnancy and Your Body: 5 Tips on Navigating the Changes
I'm pregnant which means I'm sober, swollen and hungry. Approach with caution! Pregnancy…where do I begin? Maybe I should start by qualifying my experience with pregnancy. I’m at
God’s Arms
I didn’t grow up in an extremely religious family so when asked my religion, I’ve always been a bit hesitant on how to answer. However, after a certain life changing car accident I have
I promise to eat. You promise to worry.
The only thing good about being the person with an eating disorder is how blind you are to the dangers of what you are doing to yourself. When I was anorexic, I didn’t realize
Stop Judging and Listen
My eating disorder was complicated. It started with a low carb diet and ended with uncontrollable binging. In between those times I was anorexic, working myself to unhealthy limits, and trying regularly to be
I wasn’t there…
When you starve your body, you starve your brain! It's no secret in my family that I'm not the smartest Thomas child around. My little sister recently graduated from high
My Problem, Not Yours
Each choice we make causes a ripple effect in our lives. When things happen to us, it is the reaction we choose that can create the difference between the sorrows of our
Beauty or Life?
As a child I was frequently told, “Beauty is what’s on the inside.” I didn’t care if my bangs didn’t frame my face or if I wasn’t the prettiest girl on the playground. As
I will not apologize!
I will not apologize for smiling all day, laughing too loud, or dancing at the most random times. Although as a baby, my mother tells me I was
A Guide for Helping Your Child Learn to Love Their Body
It is no secret that growing up in today’s social society is difficult on young boys and girls. We provide them with the responsibility of IPhones and Blackberries before we allow them to drive, and