How can I stop bingeing? It’s a question so many of us have asked ourselves when faced with the overwhelming urge to eat until discomfort sets in. Bingeing, more so than dieting, is filled with shame and guilt. Bingeing makes you powerless, fearful and completely out...
When I was twelve, I had a super awesome blue bathing suit. It was sporty, it was audacious, it was totally me. At that time I was already conscious of my body, but I didn’t have a full-blown eating disorder yet. One day, I was walking down the beach of...
It’s the time of the year where women (and men) resolve to “be better” next year. They promise themselves that starting on January 1st, they’ll stop eating sugar, join Weight Watchers, go to the gym at least 5 times a week, eat only 1500...
In the quest to heal from dieting, many people turn to intuitive eating as the solution. While intuitive eating has its merits, it’s not immune to misuse. For some, the practice has morphed into another form of obsession, replacing the strict rules of dieting with...
Over the years, I’ve explored body image from many angles: the struggles, the breakthroughs, and the profound joy that comes from accepting yourself. This ultimate body image guide brings together my best articles on body image, self-love, and breaking free from...
Whenever you gain weight, there’s often a fear of dealing with judgment about weight gain from others. Sometimes, this fear feels even worse than the weight gain itself. One of the first thoughts after realizing that your pants don’t fit anymore might be: What will X,...
There’s a girl living down the street. She seems to lead a normal life; goes to work every morning, drinks her coffee, smiles at strangers and waves hello every time we pass. She paints her nails, listens to music, watches TV and goes about her daily life with...
Summer time is reading time – at least for me. I love diving into new books, exploring new adventures and following the paths of awesome female characters and exceptionally interesting science books. On our vacation in Italy, I spent every free minute reading:...
Hi lovely, I wanted to create something special for you before I leave for vacation to Italy (I cannot wait!). So, I put together this Radical Body-Acceptance Workbook for you. Now, before you dive into the juicy body-acceptance exercises in this workbook, I want to...
A few weeks ago, I received an email from a girl named Hanne Arts who had just published her first novel and asked me to add it to my resource list for girls fighting anorexia. When I heard about Hanne’s story, I instantly wanted to interview here and I’m...
