Seven years?! I can’t believe it. “If you were to uproot a tree, it would take you a long time to get to the root.” Feels weird quoting myself, but this is something I recently told a good friend…
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I Needed to Give Up Bikram Yoga to Recover from My Eating Disorder
*originally published on Shape.com For 14 years, I struggled with an eating disorder—obsessed with food and addicted to exercise. But as I learned in years of therapy before I entered recovery, bulimia was only the symptom. Perfectionism was the illness. And back…
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A 2nd Chance: How I Make Sure I Never Return to My 14-Year-Long Eating Disorder
Shame, confusion, fear—these are the words that summed up my day-to-day existence for 14 years. “How did this happen to me?” “Am I the only black girl dealing with this?” Will I ever be normal again?” Endless questions with…
While most girls were prepping for prom, doodling their crush’s name in their notebooks and hanging out at the mall, I was dreading what size my prom dress would be, doodling in my notebook about how many calories/days/weeks it…
Eating disorders are often times associated with specific races, age groups, and even career choices…think white teenage actress/models. But the truth is that eating disorders do not discriminate. According to theNational Eating Disorder Association, 10 million American women suffer…
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Treat Or Cheat: 5 Little White Lies To Stop Telling Yourself About Your Bad Eating Habits
Does this sound like you: Every time I stick to my clean eating and exercise routine for a week or so, I feel like I deserve a cheat meal? No judgement, you aren’t alone boo. Treats labeled as cheats…