Body Image
Body Checking: What It Is and How to Stop
Body checking can wreak havoc on your mental health when it becomes obsessive or compulsive. Learn what body checking is, why it’s harmful, and…
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Where to Donate Clothes to Make a Difference
From homeless shelters to Dress for Success to loved ones, there are many options for thoughtfully donating your unwanted clothing.
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Eating Disorders Among Latinas
Eating disorders are just as common amongst Latinas as non-Hispanic whites. In fact, Latinas have unique risk factors for eating disorders like conflicting cultural…
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The Impact of Social Media on Body Image
The harms of the media in relation to eating behaviors and body image have been documented for decades now. Learn the evidence-backed impacts of…
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Disordered Eating vs. Eating Disorder. How They Differ and Overlap.
Disordered eating and eating disorders exist on the same spectrum, but eating disorders are more severe. Learn about the differences, overlaps, and how to…
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What Is Healthism and Why Is It Problematic?
Healthism makes health an individual endeavor, rather than a systemic one. Learn more about what healthism is and why it’s problematic.
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3 Reasons to Get Rid of Your Scale
Weighing yourself regularly can cause you to become obsessed with weight and disconnected from your body. Learn more about the harms of weighing yourself…
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5 Signs A Social Media Account is Promoting Diet Culture
Sometimes, diet-centric accounts are sneaky and subtle. You might feel something is off but not be able to pinpoint the way these accounts are…
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‘I hate my body’. Why this happens and how to cope.
Feeling like you hate your body is a tough place to be. It may be a sign of a rough body image day, or…
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Saying ‘I feel fat’ can be harmful. Here’s what to say instead.
Saying “I feel fat” can harm those around you by perpetuating anti-fat bias. It also doesn’t express what your internal experience really is. Learn…
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What is a HAES Dietitian? Plus, What to Expect Working With One.
A HAES dietitian can help promote your health without centering weight. Learn what a HAES dietitian does and whether you’d benefit from working with…
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5 Tips to Accept Intuitive Eating Weight Gain
Gaining weight is one very real possibility of intuitive eating. Although this is often met with fear or resistance, you can learn to accept…
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