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… what would you say in return? I’m always awed by the people who can retort, “I’m not fat!”  Or, “Screw you!”  And mean it. I have finally come to the point where I would be able to cock my … More »

Just got this from NEDA and wanted to pass it around… perhaps someone out there would like to be a part of the 2009 convention?  If so, go for it! The 2009 NEDA Conference “Reshaping Our Future: A Vision for … More »

I wrote a post last year about thinspiration (aka, thinspo) and it’s still garnering some attention.  I just received this comment, in fact, and I do think the author of it makes some intriguing points (even if I don’t necessarily … More »

I’ve been giving a great deal of thought to why parents misinterpret the signs of eating disorders in their children, especially when it comes to their girls.  I think part of the problem could be this pervasive notion that if … More »

Starting today, February 22nd, NEDA is celebrating National Eating Disorders Awareness Week. This made me start thinking about things that we could all do this week to raise awareness of EDs as well as to help put a dent in … More »

Color in the lines, my sweet– It’s what “good” children do. They never question, Never try To create something new. You wouldn’t want to rock The boat! Dear me– We might all drown! So stay within the lines, My pet. … More »

Being a former (always?) anorexic, I can’t really relate to the “I love my booty” craze.  Yet I have plenty of students who ADORE their ample bottoms!  I’m serious — the gals just 100% embrace their curviness in a way … More »

Happy Valentine’s Day! It’s once again time to give positive comments to all the folks who’ve bravely sent us their snaps to display and discuss during Breaking the Mirror’s second annual “24 Hours of Body Love” challenge. The rules for “24 Hours … More »

Happy Valentine’s Day! It’s once again time to give positive comments to all the folks who’ve bravely sent us their snaps to display and discuss during Breaking the Mirror’s second annual “24 Hours of Body Love” challenge. The rules for “24 Hours … More »

Happy Valentine’s Day! It’s once again time to give positive comments to all the folks who’ve bravely sent us their snaps to display and discuss during Breaking the Mirror’s second annual “24 Hours of Body Love” challenge. The rules for “24 Hours … More »

This is a continuation of yesterday’s request for full-length pics for Breaking the Mirror’s 2nd Annual 24 Hours of Body Love event! If you’re interested in seeing the amazing bodies (and the positive comments they generated) from last year, here … More »

Since last year’s “24 Hours of Body Love” event was so inspiring, I’d like to do it again… So… I have a (strange) request… I would like 24 guys/gals to send me pictures of themselves to be posted on this … More »

I’ve exercised with women so thin that buzzards followed them to their cars.   Erma Bombeck I like writing better. Because I don’t have to wear makeup, I don’t have to be thin, and I don’t have to remember lines.  Fran … More »

I have just become aware of pro-thinspo websites that claim to be different from pro-ana websites.  Personally, I find them rather similar… they even share many of the same “thinspiration” images”. Have you heard of these sites?  What’s your opinion?  … More »